Bottom of the barrel mortgage rates inch higher this week
An appraisal contract with blueprints
As technology continues to improve, look for lenders to waive more requirements
by Steve Cook Sep 15
Hurricane Harvey victims granted temporary relief from foreclosure
Call your mortgage servicer if you've been hit, agency says
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 29
Freddie and Fannie's appraisal-free mortgages to slash closing times
Mortgage guarantor's use of AVMs will be boon to buyers, gut-punch to appraisers
by Teke Wiggin Aug 22
Fannie Mae to ease lending standards: What's that mean for homebuyers?
Opinion
The most important specific easing will be an expansion of the maximum debt-to-income ratio (DTI) from 45 percent to 50 percent
by Lou Barnes Jul 20
A couple looking at a loan contract
Professionals at the annual Regional Conference of Mortgage Bankers Associations in Atlantic City discussed what they're doing
by Lew Sichelman Mar 23
Real estate industry favors Mnuchin’s GSE privatization proposals
Trump's Treasury Secretary nominee wants to end the government’s conservatorship over Frannie and Freddie -- here's why
by Amy Tankersley Dec 27
A misty graveyard
The new Treasury Secretary nominee, Stephen Mnuchin, would move the GSEs out of government control
by Lou Barnes Dec 1
Survey highlights agents' influence on clients' mortgage lender selection
Freddie Mac study finds a majority of agents are referring clients to lenders but don't feel comfortable fielding mortgage questions themselves
by Amy Tankersley Nov 16
A roll of "I Voted" stickers
Trade group won vast majority of races it supported, but Realtor issues remain at risk
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 11
A man worried about paying his bills
When credit conditions are deteriorating and there are non-financial reasons for high prices, watch out
by Sean Becketti Oct 5
QM rule
Chicago Urban League, HomeSteps hosting free REO homebuyer event
Homebuying fair includes a complimentary tour and informational session
by Jennifer Riner Sep 15
Freddie Mac’s San Francisco market index rises annually, falls monthly
Report uses purchase applications, payment-to-income, employment and mortgage health to measure markets
by Jennifer Riner Sep 9
Freddie Mac's Miami market index shows no monthly movement
Report uses purchase applications, payment-to-income, employment and mortgage health to measure markets
by Jennifer Riner Sep 9