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Low Interest Rates Spur Refinancing, Buying InterestNovember 19, 2009
Mortgage Refinancings: Tax Rules Are TrickyNovember 16, 2009
Extended Tax Credit for HomeBuyers and HomeownersNovember 13, 2009
Home Buyer Tax Credit Extended, ExpandedNovember 12, 2009
Sell Short, Get $1,500 in Closing CostsOctober 22, 2009
Shop Around For Title, Escrow ServicesOctober 8, 2009
Title, Escrow Services NecessaryOctober 1, 2009
Is it Morally Wrong to Default on a Mortgage?September 29, 2009
Real Estate Investment 101September 24, 2009
A Practical Guide to Investing in Mortgage NotesSeptember 17, 2009
Federal Reserve's '5 Tips for Shopping for a Mortgage'September 17, 2009
Strategic Defaults: When Homeowners Walk Away From Mortgages They Can AffordSeptember 15, 2009
Buyers of Lease-To-Own Need to Research Property and SellerSeptember 11, 2009
What Should You Do When Your HELOC Freezes Over?September 10, 2009
New Disclosures Help Mortgage Consumers Know RiskSeptember 3, 2009
Information to Review Before You Get a Mortgage LoanAugust 28, 2009
Navigating the Short Sale Process: Learning From the Nation's Largest Mortgage ServicersAugust 14, 2009
"Pur-Plexing"August 11, 2009
Plan Aims to Keep Those Foreclosed-On as Renters and Helps Preserve Neighborhood ValuesJuly 24, 2009
Mortgage Fraud CrackdownJuly 23, 2009
No-Doc Loans Returning?July 17, 2009
Job-Loss Mortgage Insurance: Terms, Conditions, EligibilityJuly 9, 2009
Job Loss Mortgage Insurance: New SourcesJuly 2, 2009
A Recession Is A Horrible Thing To Waste: Part 2July 2, 2009
New Loan Modification, Short Sale OptionsJune 25, 2009
Part 2: The 'Ins and 'Outs of Loan Modifications: Protecting Yourself and Your Real EstateJune 5, 2009
The ‘Ins and ‘Outs of Loan Modifications: Protecting Yourself and Your Real EstateMay 28, 2009
Assuring Accurate Appraisals, Part I: Perennial Pressure ContinuesMay 28, 2009
Delayed Financing Bringing Luxury Buyers Back to the MarketApril 29, 2009
U.S. Treasury: Mortgage Rates 'as Low as 2 percent'April 2, 2009
Traditional Appraisals Important in Determining Home ValueMarch 20, 2009
Is My Loan Eligible for Modification Under the Obama Plan?March 17, 2009
Mortgages That Survived The Credit CrunchMarch 12, 2009
Washington Report: RefinancingMarch 9, 2009
Investor Report: Mixed 1031 SignalsFebruary 27, 2009
Managing Your Mortgage ModificationFebruary 12, 2009
Is A Mortgage Modification For You?February 5, 2009
Quick! Take That Low-Interest-Rate HolidayJanuary 15, 2009
'Jumbo' Loans Getting SmallerJanuary 8, 2009
Good News On Foreclosure Prevention ScorecardDecember 12, 2008
Credit Unions To The RescueNovember 6, 2008
States Step Up Foreclosure ReliefOctober 30, 2008
Seek Local Relief For Housing HangoverOctober 23, 2008
Washington Report: FHA Still Going StrongOctober 20, 2008
Deploy A Strategic Assault On Your Mortgage ApplicationOctober 9, 2008
HELOC HasslesSeptember 17, 2008
What To Do When You're Facing ForeclosureAugust 1, 2008
Commercial Investing Tips & Market Observations from the Future Leaders of the CCIM Institute: The 2008 Class of the Jay W. Levine AcademyJuly 31, 2008
Foreclosure Relief Comes To WashingtonJuly 30, 2008
New Fed Rules Codify Mortgage SqueezeJuly 30, 2008
Mortgage Rate Locks Become CrucialJuly 23, 2008
Get The Facts Before You Opt For A Reverse MortgageJuly 11, 2008
The VA Jumbo MortgageMay 27, 2008
Washington Report: Are "Jumbo" Loans Overpriced?May 12, 2008
Washington Report: Low-Cost "Gap" FinancingMay 5, 2008
Does It Matter Why Rates Are Low?April 16, 2008
Wild, Wild West: California Cold To 'Jumbo Conforming' LoansApril 7, 2008
Seller Financing Coming Around AgainMarch 25, 2008
A Better Way To Help Those Caught In The Mortgage Crisis?March 21, 2008
Is It Time For A Mortgage Product Recall?March 19, 2008
Counselors Say Lenders Foreclose Rather Than Modify MortgagesMarch 18, 2008
Is 40 The New 30 In The Life Of A Mortgage?March 13, 2008
Don't Get Caught In Mortgage FraudMarch 7, 2008
Commentary: Yes, We're Still HereMarch 7, 2008
Getting Real With Real EstateMarch 4, 2008
Is Your Credit Score as High as You Think?February 29, 2008
'Lifeline' For More 'Hope Now'February 21, 2008
Will Higher Loan Limits Matter?February 13, 2008
Housing Hangover Leaves Consumers ConfusedFebruary 12, 2008
Washington Report: Hope Now AllianceFebruary 11, 2008
Investor Report: Scarlet LettersFebruary 8, 2008
Use Home Equity ProtectionJanuary 31, 2008
Are Borrowers Unfairly Locked Into High-Cost Loans?January 31, 2008
Are Borrowers Unfairly Locked Into High-Cost Loans?January 30, 2008
Beginner's Guide To Mortgage ShoppingJanuary 24, 2008
Bankruptcy's Early Warning SignsJanuary 23, 2008
Home Equity MeltdownJanuary 22, 2008
Beginner's Guide To Mortgage ShoppingJanuary 16, 2008
HUD To Public: You're ConfusedJanuary 16, 2008
Subprime Borrowers Get Hope NowJanuary 15, 2008
Lenders Views on Chapters 7 and 13January 15, 2008
Are You Leaving a Tax Deduction on the Table?January 14, 2008
Mortgage Insurance Tax Deduction ExtendedJanuary 9, 2008
Getting A Handle on 1031 Exchange RulesJanuary 7, 2008
Provide An Honest, Complete Mortgage ApplicationJanuary 3, 2008
Americans Split on Subprime BailoutDecember 27, 2007
Freddie Mac's YouTube Video Fights Foreclosure FraudDecember 18, 2007
New IRS Website Section Provides Information for Those Facing ForeclosureDecember 17, 2007
Rates Always Higher After the Last Fed CutDecember 14, 2007
Interest Rate UpdateDecember 10, 2007
Investor Report: Battle of the Warring Housing Price IndexesDecember 7, 2007
Interest Rate UpdateDecember 7, 2007
Smoothing The Rough Road To RefinancingDecember 5, 2007
Interest Rate UpdateDecember 4, 2007
Subprime Loans Can WorkDecember 4, 2007
Is No Down Payment for You?November 30, 2007
Investor OutlookNovember 29, 2007
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mae Report LossesNovember 28, 2007
Interest Rate UpdateNovember 27, 2007
FHA Loan Program: Model of Success?November 27, 2007
Is Washington Ready For Mortgage Reform?November 26, 2007
How Mortgage Loan Officers Get StartedNovember 20, 2007
Keeping Your Credit CleanNovember 16, 2007
Lenders Turning The Screws On MortgagesNovember 13, 2007
Foreclosures Undercutting Social Benefits of HomeownershipNovember 9, 2007
The Battle of the Interest Rate vs. Lower Closing CostsNovember 8, 2007
Media Still Not Responsible For Housing WoesNovember 5, 2007
Safeguarding Your Mortgage Application Takes CommonsenseNovember 1, 2007
Is The Federal Reserve Feeding Inflation?October 30, 2007
Democrats' New Mortgage Reform Bill Brimming with Consumer Protections.October 29, 2007
APR Not Good Judge Of Mortgage CharacterOctober 25, 2007
New ID Theft Study Points to StrangersOctober 24, 2007
No More Hanky-panky with Real Estate AppraisalsOctober 22, 2007
Are Builder-Lenders Better?October 17, 2007
Consumers Remain Confused About MortgagesOctober 17, 2007
Pilot Program Aims at 'Thin File' BorrowersOctober 10, 2007
Fixed-rate Mortgage Survives Subprime MeltdownOctober 8, 2007
Work-At-Home Owners Catch Mortgage MalaiseOctober 4, 2007
Mortgage Mistakes Help Tank NetBankOctober 3, 2007
Did The Foxtons Model Really Fail?October 2, 2007
New Congressional Draft "Phases Out" Mortgage Writeoffs on Big HousesOctober 1, 2007
Credit Freeze Doesn't Guarantee ID Theft ProtectionSeptember 28, 2007
Real Estate Association Prioritizes Re-establishing TrustSeptember 24, 2007
Survey Shows Homeowners Unfazed by Mortgage TroublesSeptember 20, 2007
IRS Says Foreclosures, Short Sales Can Be Less TaxingSeptember 20, 2007
Huge Loan Broker Contraction SeenSeptember 19, 2007
Nailing Down Housing CostsSeptember 18, 2007
Who's To Blame For Mortgage Morass?September 11, 2007
It's A Good Time For A Home InspectionSeptember 10, 2007
Are National Home Prices Down 3.2 Percent or Up 3.2 Percent?September 10, 2007
Lenders' Worst Enemy in the Short Sale ArenaSeptember 7, 2007
Mortgage Loans: Know What You are SigningSeptember 7, 2007
Mortgage Market Woes Takes Toll on JobsSeptember 5, 2007
Don't Blame the Mortgage BrokersAugust 31, 2007
Subprime Fallout Threat Worse Than TerrorismAugust 28, 2007
Mortgage Companies Going Belly-UpAugust 24, 2007
North Carolina Again Flexes Regulatory MuscleAugust 23, 2007
Mortgage Fraud Marches OnAugust 22, 2007
Silicon Valley Update: Tighter Mortgage MoneyAugust 20, 2007
Is No Down Payment for You?August 17, 2007
Education May Help Lenders Cut Their LossesAugust 16, 2007
Is The Mortgage Squeeze Peaking?August 15, 2007
American Dream Financing Opened Pandora's BoxAugust 14, 2007
Pre-approval Means More than Just a Lender LetterAugust 10, 2007
Why The Market is Rejecting FHA ReformAugust 7, 2007
FHA Mortgage Volume Jumps, But Legislation Would Boost it MoreAugust 6, 2007
National Survey: Consumer Understanding of Credit Scores "Poor" and "Costly"July 30, 2007
States Follow Feds On Subprime RulesJuly 25, 2007
Most Consumers: Mortgage Pitches Not CredibleJuly 24, 2007
Seven Steps To A Credit Score MakeoverJuly 19, 2007
Are You Leaving a Tax Deduction on the Table?July 18, 2007
Surprise! You Owe Us MoneyJuly 17, 2007
A Direct Plea to the Mortgage IndustryJuly 16, 2007
Good Deals May Come With PenaltiesJuly 13, 2007
Down Payment Gift Programs Again Challenged By HUDJuly 10, 2007
Get Three Free Credit Reports From AnnualCreditReport.comJuly 10, 2007
Housing Counsel: Explaining SubordinationJuly 9, 2007
Mortgage Brokers See New FutureJuly 4, 2007
Feds Issue Final Subprime RulesJuly 3, 2007
Are There No Limits To Financial Fiddling?July 3, 2007
Treasury Dept. to Lenders: Reach Out and Help Troubled Homeowners EarlierJuly 2, 2007
Alt-A Loan Defaults Yet To PeakJuly 2, 2007
Mortgage Fraud Rising Fast; Florida and California Now the Hot SpotsJune 25, 2007
Renting for Monthly Loss Could Result in Long-Term GainJune 22, 2007
How to Invest in Real Estate -- Without Investing in Real EstateJune 20, 2007
Short-Form Disclosure Statement GainsJune 20, 2007
Feds Say Current Disclosures Muddy Mortgage MorassJune 20, 2007
Homeowners Fleeing Grasp Of ARMsJune 14, 2007
Buying a High Credit ScoreJune 8, 2007
Nation Doomed To 2 Million ForeclosuresJune 8, 2007
The Zero Cost Refinance Program ExplainedJune 1, 2007
Lender Discrimination Based on Property Type or Location?May 21, 2007
Mortgage Ails: Too Much Information?May 2, 2007
Refinance Applications Up: Is It Time?April 20, 2007
If Your Loan Officer is Vague, Walk Out the DoorApril 19, 2007
Mortgage Applications Trigger Competing OffersApril 16, 2007
Subprime Over-reactions Killing Deals?April 13, 2007
Credit Score Boosting Offers for Home Buyers Trouble Federal and State OfficialsApril 9, 2007
Are Home Equity Loans The Next Zombie Mortgages?April 4, 2007
Feds, Consumer Advocates Focus on Lack of Escrows in Subprime MortgagesApril 2, 2007
Hard Money and Subprime MoneyMarch 23, 2007
Disclosure Form Would Rate RisksMarch 21, 2007
How Sub-prime Crisis Could Hurt Home SalesMarch 19, 2007
FHA May Have Loans for Many Home Buyers Frozen out of SubprimeMarch 19, 2007
Mortgage Surprise? What Surprise?March 13, 2007
How Not To Become A Mortgage Fraud StatisticMarch 13, 2007
Mortgage Solicitation LettersMarch 9, 2007
New Subprime Guidelines Open For CommentMarch 7, 2007
Home's Value Helps Owner with Financial PlanningMarch 2, 2007
The Second-Home Subsidy ActMarch 1, 2007
Alan Greenspan and the "R" WordFebruary 28, 2007
Legislation Seeks to Ban Mortgages for Home Buyers Without Social Security NumbersFebruary 26, 2007
Cash-Out Numbers Shrink As Appreciation SlowsFebruary 20, 2007
HUD Expects FHA Bill to MoveFebruary 14, 2007
How Low Can Your Monthly Payments Go?February 9, 2007
Avoid Foreclosure: Know Your OptionsFebruary 2, 2007
Tailoring a Mortgage to Meet a Borrower's NeedsFebruary 1, 2007
Refinance Today! Act Now!January 30, 2007
Paying the Mortgage Every Month? Welcome to the ClubJanuary 11, 2007
Homebuyers Paying Too Much in Points, Says New Statistical Study.January 8, 2007
Default and Fraud Take Center StageJanuary 5, 2007
Organized Crime Finding Mortgage FraudDecember 27, 2006
Women Still Face Bias in the Mortgage MarketDecember 21, 2006
Message to Sub-Prime Lenders: "As you Sow So Shall You Reap"December 19, 2006
No Change in Loan LimitNovember 29, 2006
Housing Counsel: Your Privacy is Lost When You Obtain a Mortgage LoanNovember 27, 2006
Do "Low-Doc" Home Mortgage Borrowers Have Something to Hide?November 27, 2006
Fake Foreclosure Fixers Smell Red InkNovember 27, 2006
Mortgage Rate Decreases Spurring a Mini-Boom in RefinancingNovember 20, 2006
NAR Fears "Trigger Lists"November 14, 2006
Top 10 Mortgage BlundersNovember 8, 2006
A Tale of Two HeadlinesOctober 31, 2006
First Step in Home Buying Process: Pay a Visit to a Qualified Loan OfficerOctober 25, 2006
Proper Bankruptcy ReportingOctober 20, 2006
The Runaround? A Lending TaleOctober 20, 2006
Housing Counsel: Subprime Loans May Not Be NecessaryOctober 16, 2006
The Electronic Mortgage's Time Has Yet to ComeOctober 12, 2006
Silicon Valley Slide Levels OutOctober 10, 2006
Mortgage Rate "Buydowns" Can Sell Houses in Slow Markets.October 9, 2006
Do You Marry the Credit Score?October 6, 2006
Coping Without Stiffer Subprime Lending RulesOctober 4, 2006
Coping With Stiffer Lending RulesOctober 3, 2006
Prices, Interest Rates Make Up 20/20 Real Estate VisionSeptember 29, 2006
To Buy into a TIC or Not -- That is the QuestionSeptember 27, 2006
New Option for Rate-Wracked Credit Line Borrowers: Zero Cost ConversionsSeptember 25, 2006
Lenders Views on Chapters 7 and 13September 22, 2006
Homeowner Feels Cheated with Negative Amortized Loan ProgramSeptember 21, 2006
Prevent Foreclosure From Cashing You Out Of Home OwnershipSeptember 15, 2006
Home Mortgage Applications "Trigger" Sales of Private Financial InformationSeptember 11, 2006
Determining Rent Determines Your WealthSeptember 8, 2006
Lock That Quote InSeptember 8, 2006
$150 Chance At $1.5 Million Home Could Really Cost $700,000September 7, 2006
Lenders, Analysts Don't See Risk In 'Risky' LoansSeptember 5, 2006
Federal Agencies Stall Key Consumer Protections for Mortgage ApplicantsSeptember 4, 2006
Housing Counsel: Creative Financing -- A Wrap-Around MortgageSeptember 4, 2006
California Flipping Slipping, Snipping ProfitsAugust 31, 2006
Homeowners vs. Renters: Who Scores Better?August 28, 2006
Housing Counsel: Need Creating Financing? Try Installment SaleAugust 28, 2006
Pentagon Opens War Against Predatory LendingAugust 15, 2006
Fed's Rate Decision a Plus for HomeownersAugust 14, 2006
When is an Investor, Not An Investor?August 9, 2006
Consumers Use Cash-Out Refis To Adjust BudgetsAugust 3, 2006
Credit Scores Are Ever-ChangingJuly 26, 2006
Psst -- Wanna Pay off Your Mortgage By January?July 18, 2006
Shopping for Non-Prime LoansJuly 14, 2006
Ensure Smooth Transaction by Protecting Your Credit IdentityJuly 14, 2006
Getting Credit Where Credit Is DueJuly 13, 2006
Wall Street Rating Agency Reins in "Piggyback" Mortgage CombosJuly 10, 2006
Age Discrimination: No Laughing MatterJuly 7, 2006
Study Reveals Value Of Debt Management EducationJuly 3, 2006
Loan Officers Wet Behind the Ears?June 30, 2006
Mortgage Market Squeeze TightensJune 26, 2006
NeighborWorks Prepares For Flood Of Mortgage DelinquenciesJune 23, 2006
Creative Advertising? Heck No, It's False AdvertisingJune 22, 2006
Lender Freedom: Alt LoansJune 16, 2006
FHA Finalizes "Anti-flipping Fraud" RulesJune 12, 2006
Low-income Borrowers Take on "Exotic" LoansJune 8, 2006
New Study Sounds Alert on High-Risk "Payment Option" and Interest-Only LoansMay 29, 2006
Feds Not Out To End 'Nontraditional' MortgagesMay 23, 2006
It's Not Too Late to Fix That ARMMay 22, 2006
Toxic Reverse Mortgage Gobbles up a 94-year-old Widow's Home EquityMay 15, 2006
Message to ARM Holders: You had Plenty of Time to ConvertMay 11, 2006
Credit Scoring System Gives, Takes Away Financial ProwessMay 10, 2006
American Homeowners "Cashing Out" Equity at Near-Record RateMay 8, 2006
Foreclosures -- No Worries, No VisionMay 5, 2006
Mortgage Fees and Points: Did You Pay too Much?May 5, 2006
Low Monthly Payment Key to InvestingMay 5, 2006
College Grads: Debt ManagementMay 3, 2006
Predatory Lending: The Loan Officer?April 28, 2006
Housing Counsel: Locking in Your Mortgage LoanApril 24, 2006
HUD Would Hike FHA Loan LimitsApril 19, 2006
95 Percent FHA Cash Out Refi's, ContinuedApril 18, 2006
Loan Officers and Their Secret WeaponApril 14, 2006
Program Aims at Cultural DiversityApril 12, 2006
Easy Mortgage Money Gets Even EasierApril 11, 2006
Housing Counsel: Predatory Lending - A Hot TopicApril 10, 2006
Quiz Your Credit Knowledge, StabilityApril 4, 2006
Understanding Your ARM Protects HomeownershipMarch 31, 2006
FTC to Mortgage Insurers: Alert homebuyers of Credit File ProblemsMarch 27, 2006
Ways You Can Lose Your PropertyMarch 24, 2006
Home Inspections: Varied PerceptionsMarch 23, 2006
A California 40-Year Rate Lower Than 30-Year RateMarch 22, 2006
Is an FHA Refi "Mini-Boom" on the Horizon?March 21, 2006
Big Three Announce New Credit ScoreMarch 16, 2006
Housing Counsel: Predatory LendingMarch 13, 2006
Credit Bureaus Hawking Confidential InfoMarch 13, 2006
More Mileage For The 40-Year MortgageMarch 9, 2006
Getting a Commercial LoanMarch 6, 2006
Housing Counsel: Interest Only Loan Potential for DisasterMarch 6, 2006
The Days of Sub-Zero LoansMarch 3, 2006
February RoundupFebruary 28, 2006
Take Action Early to Avoid ForeclosureFebruary 27, 2006
The Ant and Grasshopper: A Story of InvestmentsFebruary 24, 2006
FHA Wants to Offer "Risked-based" Pricing and Low-to-No DownpaymentsFebruary 20, 2006
The Ant and Grasshopper: A Story of InvestmentsFebruary 17, 2006
FHA Backs Off on Closing CostsFebruary 15, 2006
Toxic Loans Threaten Home ValuesFebruary 14, 2006
"Cash-out" Refinancings are Nearing an All-time RecordFebruary 13, 2006
Widow Gets Gouged By Fellow Church MemberFebruary 13, 2006
Mortgage Lender Confidentiality: Just AskFebruary 10, 2006
Should Holders of HELOCs Consolidate? Calculating Weighted Average DebtFebruary 6, 2006
Ameriquest To Pay States, Consumers $325 MillionJanuary 31, 2006
Guaranteed "Good Faith Estimates" on Real Estate Settlement Costs? Yes!January 30, 2006
A Builder's Mortgage Company: Part IIJanuary 27, 2006
Plenty of Programs for First Timers, Cash PoorJanuary 27, 2006
Ten Ways To Accelerate Your Mortgage ApplicationJanuary 23, 2006
Agent, Vendor Relationship Pretty TightJanuary 20, 2006
News You May Have MissedJanuary 17, 2006
FHA Relaxes Property and Fix-up RulesJanuary 16, 2006
Overdue Book? Better Check Your Credit ReportJanuary 13, 2006
HUD May Seek Higher FHA LimitsJanuary 12, 2006
Appraisers Look to Pros for Real-Time Insights in Softening MarketsJanuary 9, 2006
California Builders Less Bullish Than Realtors In 2006January 9, 2006
"Lease Option" Real Estate Draws ScrutinyJanuary 2, 2006
Yields Finally Flip -- OfficiallyJanuary 2, 2006
FHA Ceiling Upped to $362,790December 29, 2005
Year-End Slowdown In Housing MarketDecember 29, 2005
First-time Buyers Helped by California Housing Finance Agency ProductsDecember 26, 2005
Real Estate Investment Opportunities: Make Sure You Do Your HomeworkDecember 26, 2005
Federal Financial Regulators Issue Proposed RestrictionsDecember 26, 2005
Feds Release Promised Proposed Risky-Loan GuidelinesDecember 26, 2005
Who Wins -- And Who Loses -- When the Fed Raises Rates?December 20, 2005
Organized Crime In Mortgage Industry Worsens In 2005December 20, 2005
Qualifying For A Home Loan Could Get TougherDecember 19, 2005
Down Payment Assistance ProgramsDecember 16, 2005
Canadian Household Spending RisesDecember 15, 2005
Oregon Construction Lien Laws: A Summary for InvestorsDecember 15, 2005
How to Prevent Excessive Loan FeesDecember 14, 2005
Losing Homes To Ignorance, Inaction and DenialDecember 14, 2005
Restricting "Negative Amortization" Mortgages in 2006December 12, 2005
Rates, Not Home Prices, Worst Enemy In AffordabilityDecember 9, 2005
100 Lenders? I'll Raise You 300 Lenders.December 2, 2005
Selling House May Have to Satisfy Three "Buyers"December 2, 2005
California: Conforming Loan Limits Still Too LowDecember 1, 2005
Higher Loan Limits in '06November 30, 2005
Before Seeking Out the Best Rate, Choose the Right Mortgage ProgramNovember 28, 2005
Home Buyers May Get Mortgage Insurance Tax DeductionsNovember 28, 2005
Go Beyond Bankruptcy Law To Screen Debt CounselorsNovember 21, 2005
Pro-consumer Mortgage Rate-Quote Pricing Alert Reform Bottled up at Federal AgenciesNovember 21, 2005
New Bankruptcy Law Teaches Debtors Financial LessonsNovember 18, 2005
Don't Let Those Rates Scare YouNovember 18, 2005
Getting Rid of the 'Bad Guys' in the Mortgage IndustryNovember 17, 2005
Home Loans Still Easy MoneyNovember 11, 2005
Finding and Keeping that Second Home in MexicoNovember 10, 2005
Before You Speculate in Real Estate, Make Sure You Know What You're Getting In ToNovember 9, 2005
Silicon Valley Housing Market StabilizesNovember 9, 2005
'Don't Borrow Trouble' Sets Up In Silicon ValleyNovember 8, 2005
Join the Game, But Know the Real Estate Investing RulesNovember 7, 2005
Getting Through Escrow UnscathedNovember 7, 2005
Energy Mortgage Stretches Buying PowerNovember 4, 2005
New Book Tells You How to Survive MarketNovember 3, 2005
Cap Bumped on Streamlined 203(k)November 2, 2005
Exit Strategy: What If There Is No Way Out?November 1, 2005
New "Price Bloat" Index Pinpoints Overvalued and Undervalued Home Real Estate MarketsOctober 31, 2005
California Home Prices Slip SeasonallyOctober 28, 2005
The Case Of The Free Credit ReportsOctober 27, 2005
Bubbles Are, Like, So TransparentOctober 26, 2005
Demand Up for Interest-Only LoansOctober 26, 2005
Rental Market Balance Cheers Renters, LandlordsOctober 25, 2005
Get A Grip, Lock That RateOctober 24, 2005
Tax Reform Panel Makes it Official: No More Home Equity Interest Write-offs, No Property Tax DeductionsOctober 24, 2005
Housing Counsel: Computer Glitch May Not Create a WindfallOctober 24, 2005
FHA Acts to Cut Processing TimeOctober 19, 2005
Income and LendingOctober 18, 2005
New Consumer Research Study: American Homeowners Are Not Debt JunkiesOctober 17, 2005
It Takes Two to Get a Remodeling Job DoneOctober 13, 2005
Your Lender May Be WatchingOctober 12, 2005
Guaranteed Good Faith Estimates the Remedy to Settlement Sheet Shocks?October 10, 2005
Housing Counsel: Swapping Properties -- What is "Like Kind"?October 10, 2005
Beware of Loan Officers Who Use Strong-Arm TacticsOctober 6, 2005
And the Survey Shows -- Everything Is OkayOctober 6, 2005
New Service for Prospective Homebuyers with Artificially-Depressed FICO Credit ScoresOctober 3, 2005
Feigned Occupancy, Georgia Tops In Mortgage FraudSeptember 30, 2005
Do Lenders Care?September 30, 2005
Firefighters to Get HUD DiscountsSeptember 28, 2005
A Look at Mortgage StatisticsSeptember 26, 2005
Consumers Begin To Make Grade With Credit ScoresSeptember 26, 2005
Housing Counsel: Tax Court Has Good News For Point PayersSeptember 19, 2005
Have Real Estate Risks Increased or Decreased?September 15, 2005
LIBOR-Based ARMs are Finally Out of Favor: Time to Fix that ARMSeptember 14, 2005
Buying Foreign Properties with Your IRASeptember 12, 2005
Will Mortgage Deductions Be Reduced?September 6, 2005
Housing Counsel: Who Gets the Earnest Money DepositSeptember 5, 2005
Can an AUS be wrong?September 2, 2005
How To Protect Your Identity -- For Little Or No CostSeptember 2, 2005
Is That House Worth A Riskier Mortgage Product?September 1, 2005
August Roundup: Rates Slip Again; Price Boom Continues; Record Building Permits; 2007 Remembers Y2KAugust 30, 2005
Mortgage Relief and Hurricane KatrinaAugust 30, 2005
"Asset Rental" and "Verification of Employment" Programs Draw ScrutinyAugust 29, 2005
ID Theft Protection Can Give You A False Sense Of SecurityAugust 25, 2005
GSEs Wary of 'Exotic' MortgagesAugust 24, 2005
Buying Commercial Real Estate Can Be a Secure InvestmentAugust 22, 2005
Ruling Makes Some Markups IllegalAugust 22, 2005
Top 10 Reasons Loan Applications Are RejectedAugust 19, 2005
Risky Loan Portfolios Continue To SwellAugust 18, 2005
California's Housing Bubble Springs LeaksAugust 17, 2005
Silicon Valley Home Prices Bog DownAugust 16, 2005
Is It Time For eMortgages?August 16, 2005
Boosted Cashout Refis?August 15, 2005
Tips For Real Estate InvestorsAugust 15, 2005
Electronic Customers Give Highest Ratings To Mortgage ServicersAugust 11, 2005
Fed Lifts Rates for the Tenth Straight TimeAugust 10, 2005
Higher Loan Limits SoughtAugust 10, 2005
Detroit Homeowners Get Free Foreclosure AssistanceAugust 10, 2005
Slower Canadian Real Estate Markets in 2006, But No Stall PredictedAugust 9, 2005
Questions Regarding a Home Purchase for a College-Bound SonAugust 8, 2005
Housing Counsel: When The Seller Won't SellAugust 8, 2005
Wall Street and Financial Regulators Take Aim at Wildly Popular "Option ARMs"August 8, 2005
Learning How Your Credit ScoresAugust 5, 2005
Choose Your Weapon: Mortgages Bankers or BrokersAugust 5, 2005
Cash-Out Refis Grow At 2000 LevelsAugust 3, 2005
'Bubble'? 'Powder Keg' More Accurately Describes Housing MarketAugust 2, 2005
An Ailing Mortgage Market?July 29, 2005
Avoiding Foreclosure FraudJuly 28, 2005
Lien Holders Must Get In Line for PaymentJuly 22, 2005
Don't Follow In Your Parents' Money-Saving FootstepsJuly 21, 2005
Pay-Option Borrowers Go LowJuly 20, 2005
Are Antsy Consumers Browsing For Housing Or 'Bubble' Information?July 20, 2005
Show Me The Money: Using ExchangesJuly 19, 2005
New Research: Homebuyer "Preapproval" Letters Often Virtually WorthlessJuly 18, 2005
Counterproductive MortgagesJuly 15, 2005
Piggyback Loan Growth Poses Mortgage System RiskJuly 13, 2005
Studies Confirm Sponsors' ClaimsJuly 13, 2005
Consumers Remain Perplexed About Home BuyingJuly 12, 2005
Silicon Valley Home Price Appreciation SlowsJuly 8, 2005
Mortgage Lending DesignationsJuly 8, 2005
Analyze Entire Mortgage Picture before Moving ForwardJuly 7, 2005
Bills Promote Employer-Assisted HousingJuly 6, 2005
Reverse Mortgages Start the Canadian Government ThinkingJuly 5, 2005
Updated Plan To Reduce Housing CostsJune 30, 2005
Credit Freezing 'Gums Up the Works'June 29, 2005
The Case Against Too Many OptionsJune 28, 2005
Mortgage Rates See-Saw, New Home Building Booms, Resales Remain Hot, Escaping Annoying NeighborsJune 28, 2005
Housing-Led Recession Looms In CaliforniaJune 24, 2005
Interest Only Loans: The Myths and the RisksJune 23, 2005
Housing Counsel: Protecting the Surviving SpouseJune 20, 2005
Federal Financial Regulators May Rein in Popular Interest-only and Payment Option MortgagesJune 20, 2005
Automated Underwriting Systems and Loan ApprovalJune 20, 2005
Ratified Contract: the Beginning of the EndJune 17, 2005
FHA Streamlines Rehab Loan ProgramJune 15, 2005
Housing Outlook Tentatively RosyJune 15, 2005
Is It Time To Buy Less?June 14, 2005
Pre-Bubble Burst Investing in South FloridaJune 13, 2005
Interest Rates Retain Room To FallJune 10, 2005
The Cable Guy Could Be Costing You $8,000 in Buying PowerJune 10, 2005
Californian Homeowners Flush with Equity GoldJune 9, 2005
Silicon Valley Bubble Exhales $1,000June 8, 2005
Wrong-Way Borrowing Threatens Borrowers, LendersJune 7, 2005
Are CAP Rates Still a Valid Indicator of Value?June 7, 2005
Pundits Crystal Ball Housing's FutureJune 2, 2005
Getting the Best Interest Rate: Part V of VJune 1, 2005
Housing Market 'Froth' Bubbling With AffordabilityJune 1, 2005
Will Washington Gut Consumer Mortgage Protections?May 31, 2005
Federal Court Ruling Boosts "Rapid Re-scoring" for Mortgage ApplicantsMay 30, 2005
Is it Time to Sell? Experts Answer the All-Important QuestionMay 30, 2005
Managing Your Home Equity LoanMay 26, 2005
IOs, Other Loans Coming Under ScrutinyMay 25, 2005
Are We Headed for an Inverted Yield Curve?May 24, 2005
"Streamlined" No-Fee Mortgages are Coming to the Prime Home Purchase MarketMay 23, 2005
Housing Counsel: You Paid High and the Appraisal is LowMay 23, 2005
Feds Seek Tighter Home Equity Lending ControlsMay 19, 2005
FHA Seeking to Regain Market ShareMay 18, 2005
Getting The Best Interest Rate: Part III of VApril 29, 2005
National Mortgage Pricing Study: Brokers Are Cheaper At Least For Subprime Applicants.April 18, 2005
If You're Confused About Your Mortgage Plan, Seek Out Competent HelpApril 14, 2005
Mortgage Fraud Creating Multiple Fixes: Be Aware Of Their TacticsApril 8, 2005
U.S. Soldiers Draw Fire From Mortgage, Other Bill CollectorsApril 5, 2005
Market GainsApril 1, 2005
IRS Says Real Estate Tax Fraud Criminal Investigations Doubled In The Past Three Years, Prison Sentences Nearly Doubled.February 28, 2005
Housing Counsel: Understanding Promissory NotesFebruary 21, 2005
Sweet New Suite Of MortgagesFebruary 18, 2005
Don't Mistake A "Payment Rate" For The Actual Interest RateFebruary 17, 2005
Mortgage Fraud Inflates Housing BubblesFebruary 16, 2005
What's A Deed Of Trust?February 7, 2005
Option ARMs, Cash Flow ARMs And FlexPay, Oh My! - How Do You Keep Track?February 3, 2005
VA Mortgage Benefits ExpandedFebruary 1, 2005
FHA Eliminates RefundsJanuary 26, 2005
Do The Math Before Choosing A MortgageJanuary 24, 2005
Reverse Mortgages: Aid For Financially Strapped SeniorsJanuary 24, 2005
Watch That Rate QuoteJanuary 21, 2005
Financial Fitness Improves Chances Of Home OwnershipJanuary 20, 2005
Forty-Year Mortgages PannedJanuary 18, 2005
To Lock Or Not To Lock - That Is The QuestionJanuary 17, 2005
Agency Sounds Warning On Stated-Income And Interest-Only MortgagesJanuary 10, 2005
The Issue Of LiquidityJanuary 10, 2005
Lenders' Access To Your Tax Returns: How Much Is Too Much?January 7, 2005
Did Your Lender Mislead You About PMI?January 3, 2005
Missing Credit Card Limits Can Cost HomebuyersJanuary 3, 2005
The Investor's New Year's ResolutionsDecember 31, 2004
FHA Hikes Loan LimitsDecember 30, 2004
FACTA More Than Free Credit ReportsDecember 23, 2004
Home Equity "Hedging" Investment Program Now Before SECDecember 20, 2004
How To Inspect Your Credit ReportDecember 17, 2004
No Such Thing As Overnight Credit RepairDecember 17, 2004
HUD Finally Gets FundingDecember 15, 2004
Credit Site Blocks Easy Public AccessDecember 14, 2004
Caution: Main Street Wealth Moving To Wall StreetDecember 10, 2004
Are LIBOR-Based Mortgages Still A Good Deal?December 9, 2004
Why Is My Rate Still The Same?December 3, 2004
Specialty Credit, Financial Data Reports Now Also FreeDecember 2, 2004
PMI Deduction Likely To Get Another LookDecember 2, 2004
Consumer Windfall: Three Free Credit Reports A YearDecember 1, 2004
Higher Loan Limits In '05December 1, 2004
The Beauty Of Interest-Only Loans - And The BeastNovember 30, 2004
Using Your IRA For Real Estate InvestingNovember 29, 2004
Death And Capital GainsNovember 29, 2004
Free Annual Credit Reports Site Goes LiveNovember 29, 2004
Congress Approves Higher VA CeilingNovember 23, 2004
A 15-Year Mortgage: Not A Good IdeaNovember 22, 2004
It Pays To Be Up Front With Your LenderNovember 19, 2004
Establish Objectives, Then Choose MortgageNovember 18, 2004
Most Homeowners Won't Recommend LenderNovember 17, 2004
How Much Is Too Much?November 16, 2004
Get A Grip On Home Equity PaymentsNovember 16, 2004
Controversial "SNAP" Program Draws Attention To Burgeoning "Downpayment Assistance" FieldNovember 15, 2004
Cash Required At Settlement: An ExplanationNovember 11, 2004
Mortgage Automation: Is The Time Right?November 9, 2004
Congress Plugs A Tax LoopholeNovember 8, 2004
Election Day Brought Especially Bad News For Fannie And FreddieNovember 8, 2004
The Move-Up Juggling ActNovember 5, 2004
Vets Must Qualify Despite VA Certificate Of EligibilityNovember 5, 2004
Real Estate Investment Clubs Provide Good Training GroundNovember 5, 2004
Site To See: MyMoney.GovNovember 4, 2004
A Foul Call From LendersNovember 2, 2004
New Tax Bill Narrows A Popular Section 1031 Exchange/Capital Gains LoopholeNovember 1, 2004
To Pay Or Not To Pay Down - That Is The QuestionOctober 28, 2004
Free Credit Reports Could Jam SystemOctober 27, 2004
Fed Study Finds Many Credit Bureau Files Are Missing Key InformationOctober 25, 2004
Understanding The Effects Of The Patriot Act And Executive Order 13224October 21, 2004
How The Wealth Gap Impacts Real EstateOctober 19, 2004
Home Equity Credit Lines Booming Along With Home ValuesOctober 18, 2004
Feds Offer Housing Assistance To RentersOctober 15, 2004
Experience Counts When Choosing A LenderOctober 15, 2004
Interest Only Loans Part I: The First-Time Home BuyerOctober 14, 2004
Fannie And Freddie Focus On HispanicsOctober 13, 2004
Mortgage Insurance Tax Deductibility Dead On Capitol Hill For 2004October 11, 2004
Property Type Can Determine Loan OptionsOctober 8, 2004
Reaching Out To Undocumented ImmigrantsOctober 6, 2004
Will The Turmoil At Fannie Mae Create Problems For Home Buyers, Realtors And Mortgage Lending?October 4, 2004
Check Clearing Law Reduces "Float" TimeSeptember 30, 2004
New Credit Reporting Services For Non-Traditional Credit ConsumersSeptember 29, 2004
"Markups" Of Realty Settlement Fees Ruled Illegal By Federal Appellate CourtSeptember 27, 2004
In The Bad Old DaysSeptember 24, 2004
Predatory Lending Pandemic In Rural AmericaSeptember 23, 2004
Fed Raises Short-Term Rates, But Long-Term Rates DropSeptember 23, 2004
Consumers Still Don't Know The ScoreSeptember 22, 2004
Pilot Tests New Source Of Upfront CashSeptember 22, 2004
Forewarned Is Forearmed If You Have An ARMSeptember 21, 2004
The Scoop On Qualifying RatiosSeptember 16, 2004
Special Literacy Alone Can't Stop Predatory LendingSeptember 16, 2004
Lost Mortgage Documents May Cause Future ProblemsSeptember 13, 2004
Don't Score YourselfSeptember 10, 2004
New Way To Target Abusive LendingSeptember 1, 2004
Missed The Conventional Financing Boat? You Have OptionsAugust 27, 2004
Selling Note Creates Instant Cash For Seller, Profit For BuyerAugust 27, 2004
Most ARMs Held By Homeowners Are Less Risky TypeAugust 27, 2004
Understand The Mortgage Program Before You Dive InAugust 26, 2004
Consumers: Mortgage Applications Tougher Than Tax ReturnsAugust 26, 2004
Mortgage Market Meandering Makes Rate Locks More MeaningfulAugust 25, 2004
New Alternative To "Piggyback" Loan Plans Courts Low-Downpayment, High Credit Score Home BuyersAugust 23, 2004
Save The Gray-Haired AgentsAugust 20, 2004
Promissory Note An Instrument Of InvestmentAugust 20, 2004
The Scoop On Pre-Payment PenaltiesAugust 19, 2004
Defining Predatory LendingAugust 18, 2004
Scams Compound Foreclosure WoesAugust 17, 2004
Predatory Lenders Have One Goal: To Snag Your Home - Don't Get Caught in Their SchemeAugust 16, 2004
High-End Markets, Low-Income Households, Minorities May Have Too Many ARMsAugust 10, 2004
Are We Returning To Straight Mortgages?August 10, 2004
Choosing A Lender: Where Do You Begin?August 6, 2004
New FICO Score Should Help Qualify Home Buyers With "Non-Traditional" Credit ProfilesAugust 2, 2004
Should Lenders Dump No-Tell Loans?July 27, 2004
New-Found Equity Should Not Be Used As A Personal Piggy-BankJuly 22, 2004
Real Estate Investments Can Balloon Net WorthJuly 16, 2004
Rising Interest Rates Gives Rise To Borrowing AdviceJuly 8, 2004
Free Credit Reports Come With Stiffer Credit LawsJuly 6, 2004
Payment Shocks In Interest-Only Hybrid ARMs Could Hurt Home BuyersJuly 5, 2004
You Made A Profit, You Will Have To Pay The TaxJuly 5, 2004
Examination Of Credit Report Not Necessary For Loan QualificationJuly 2, 2004
Rates Are Rising: Preserving Your LockJune 28, 2004
Monthly LIBOR Still Rock BottomJune 24, 2004
Credit Report Errors Common, CostlyJune 23, 2004
Preapproval For A Mortgage Is Only The BeginningJune 18, 2004
One Free Credit Report Per Year? How About Three?June 15, 2004
Mortgage MapsJune 11, 2004
FTC Spells Out Final "Free Credit Report" Rules For Consumers NationwideJune 7, 2004
More Choices For Zero-Down LoansJune 4, 2004
End-Run The Lender With A Wrap-Around MortgageMay 31, 2004
Mortgage Insurers To Offer Unemployment Coverage To Home Buyers At No CostMay 31, 2004
More On Interest-Only LoansMay 27, 2004
How To Prepare For Higher Mortgage RatesMay 26, 2004
Lending Programs Use FICO Score Proxies To Interpret Nontraditional Income And Credit PatternsMay 24, 2004
Grow Buying Power With Various ProgramsMay 21, 2004
Taking An ARM When Rates Are Rising? Are You Crazy?May 13, 2004
Suits By Credit File "Rescorers" Challenge Dominance Of Three Giant Private BureausMay 10, 2004
40-Year Mortgage Creates More Buying PowerMay 7, 2004
Mortgage Fees Latest Consumer Reports TargetApril 30, 2004
Interest-Only Loans Are Not Suited For EveryoneApril 22, 2004
Is Real Estate Defying Financial Gravity?April 20, 2004
FRMs Are Safer, But ARMs Can Be A Helping HandApril 16, 2004
Bush Mortgage Settlement Reforms May Be On Ice, But Guaranteed-Fee Mortgage "Packages" Are HotApril 5, 2004
Be Extra Careful With Your Credit After A BankruptcyApril 2, 2004
Protecting ID/Credit Takes More Than A DayApril 2, 2004
Early Detection Of Mortgage FraudMarch 31, 2004
Home Buyers Should Benefit From New Free Credit Report SystemMarch 29, 2004
Reverse Mortgage: A Last Resort?March 22, 2004
Mortgage Lenders Ask Home Buyers To Waive Financial Privacy RightsMarch 22, 2004
It's A Wonderful, Dull LifeMarch 12, 2004
The Tax Treatment Of PointsMarch 1, 2004
Zero-Down Loans: You May Have More Options Than You ThinkFebruary 27, 2004
Owner Occupancy IssuesFebruary 26, 2004
When It Comes to Bad Credit, There Are No Overnight FixesFebruary 25, 2004
FHA Zero-Down Plan Deserves SupportFebruary 17, 2004
New Law Provides Relief For Military PersonnelFebruary 16, 2004
Housing Authorities Provide Below-Market Mortgage LoansFebruary 13, 2004
Loan Fraud: Just Don't Do ItFebruary 13, 2004
Arbitration Clauses Blocked By Fannie Mae & Freddie MacFebruary 10, 2004
Online Mortgage Shopping TodayJanuary 23, 2004
Explanatory Letters To Creditors Of Little UseJanuary 23, 2004
Lifestyle Mortgage MatchingJanuary 14, 2004
New National Credit Bureau Tracks Rental And Utilities PaymentsJanuary 12, 2004
Tax Issues: More Complicated This YearJanuary 12, 2004
Confused About The APR? You're Not AloneJanuary 9, 2004
Credit Blemishes May Be Gone, But Not ForgivenDecember 31, 2003
Time Is Of The Essence For Those Hoping To Close This YearDecember 22, 2003
Unbeatable Interest Rates Are Often Accompanied By Hidden FeesDecember 12, 2003
Smaller Lenders Rated As High As Large LendersNovember 20, 2003
The Scoop On Negative AmortizationNovember 13, 2003
Refinance Now: It's A Numbers GameNovember 10, 2003
Lender Misjudgement Could Pay DividendsNovember 5, 2003
Confirming Your Mortgage BalanceNovember 3, 2003
Predatory Lending Brochure Precedes LegislationOctober 31, 2003
Credit Score Can Limit Traditional Investor FinancingOctober 31, 2003
Time, Equity Keys To Dropping PMI PaymentsOctober 24, 2003
Prepare For Additional Fees Before You Go To CloseOctober 24, 2003
Fixed Rate Equals Insurance PolicyOctober 23, 2003
Do You Need Title Insurance?October 20, 2003
Understanding The Lender's Perspective Is Important When Buying Real EstateOctober 15, 2003
Six Steps To Simple RefinancingOctober 14, 2003
It Pays To Shop AroundOctober 10, 2003
Online Banking Stifles Identity TheftOctober 9, 2003
Sallie Mae's National Credit Policy Switch Could Hurt Young, First-Time Home BuyersOctober 6, 2003
Patriot Act Scrutinizes Borrowers' IdentitiesOctober 3, 2003
Using The Reverse StarkerSeptember 29, 2003
Lowering Price Method of Helping Daughter Buy HomeSeptember 26, 2003
What Happened To The Refi's?September 25, 2003
Key Loan Programs HaltedSeptember 24, 2003
Tips For Adjusting To A New Mortgage PaymentSeptember 23, 2003
Once More, With FeelingSeptember 22, 2003
Capital Gains: Two-Year Rule RevisitedSeptember 19, 2003
Negotiating Refinanced Mortgages Just Got TougherSeptember 19, 2003
Mortgage Banker Association Tells Members To Keep PromisesSeptember 17, 2003
Major Credit Reform Bill Passes House By Wide MarginSeptember 15, 2003
When Escrows Rise – What Then?September 12, 2003
You Can't Turn Back TimeSeptember 12, 2003
Non-Resident Alien Needs A MortgageSeptember 11, 2003
Mortgage Lender Offers House CallsSeptember 10, 2003
Lender Under No Obligation To Return FeesSeptember 8, 2003
How To Foresee Real Estate Market TrendsSeptember 5, 2003
Fixed-Rate Alternatives Get More AttractiveAugust 29, 2003
Divorce Can Complicate Mortgage PlanAugust 28, 2003
Reverse Mortgage Surge Comes With CaveatsAugust 27, 2003
What To Do If You Lose Your LockAugust 25, 2003
The Impact Of A Second Mortgage When RefinancingAugust 22, 2003
Higher Rates Spawn ARM TwistingAugust 22, 2003
Seek Immediate Help If You Have Mortgage Payment ProblemsAugust 18, 2003
Mortgage Loans And The Secondary MarketAugust 14, 2003
Can You Get A Loan Without A Termite Inspection?August 12, 2003
Where Did My Rate Go?August 12, 2003
Consumers Don't Know The ScoreAugust 6, 2003
RESPA All About Disclosure, PaybacksAugust 1, 2003
Rate Locks Hold Line On Rising RatesJuly 30, 2003
Is The Two Percent Mortgage Too Good To Be True?July 25, 2003
AARP: Older Borrowers Dissatisfied With BrokersJuly 24, 2003
Study Shows Broker Fees Vary by Race, Sex, Education, Shopping StyleJuly 23, 2003
Longevity is Key When Choosing Your Loan OfficerJuly 23, 2003
Oh Horrors, Rates Have Risen!July 22, 2003
Competitive Lenders Offering Mileage, Bonus PointsJuly 18, 2003
'Upfront' Lender, Brokers Upstage RESPA ReformJuly 17, 2003
Use Caution With Interest Only LoansJuly 14, 2003
Not All Mortgage Interest Is DeductibleJuly 11, 2003
Income Disclosure For The Self-EmployedJuly 9, 2003
Fair Credit Law Lapse Could Cripple Mortgage SystemJuly 9, 2003
Paying Off Your MortgageJuly 7, 2003
Capital Gains: Determining Basis and Gain Easier Than You ThinkJuly 4, 2003
Fed Rate Cut Has Opposite Affect on Mortgage RatesJuly 2, 2003
What Online Mortgage Shoppers WantJuly 2, 2003
Fed Rate Drop Favors Real Estate -- AgainJuly 1, 2003
Your Rate Just Went UpJune 27, 2003
Missed Payments? How to Avoid ForeclosureJune 27, 2003
ID Law Could Freeze LendingJune 25, 2003
Avoiding Interest Overlap When You RefinanceJune 23, 2003
$50 Buys Insider Mortgage InfoJune 20, 2003
PMI Rates Across The BoardJune 13, 2003
Low Rates Spawn 10-Year MortgagesJune 12, 2003
A Mortgage That Moves When You DoJune 11, 2003
New Tax Law and Your Mortgage Interest DeductionJune 6, 2003
Mortgage Debt Can Boost Credit Card RatesJune 5, 2003
Equity Loans For Employment EmergenciesJune 4, 2003
Using Your "Dead" EquityMay 26, 2003
Fed Hints at Deflation in Press ReleaseMay 23, 2003
PMI Gives Borrower Major HeadacheMay 23, 2003
Finessing A Firm Financial FutureMay 22, 2003
Exchanging a '15' For A '30' Year MortgageMay 19, 2003
Half Predatory 'Victims' Not DupedMay 14, 2003
Explaining Your CreditMay 9, 2003
Multiple MortgageApril 25, 2003
Credit Counseling 'Crisis' Chiseling ConsumersApril 25, 2003
Coborrower With Bad Credit Blocking Loan ApprovalApril 23, 2003
Rates And Investment PropertiesApril 18, 2003
Welcome to K-mart, BorrowersApril 16, 2003
How Do You Know Your Mortgage Balance Is Correct?April 14, 2003
Tapping Into The Equity of Rental PropertiesApril 11, 2003
Mortgage Rate Expert, SchmexpertApril 11, 2003
What Is a COFI Loan?March 31, 2003
3.95% Mortgage Spam CannedMarch 28, 2003
Remodel? Refinance? Why not do both?March 20, 2003
Prepayment Penalties Stick Like GlueMarch 20, 2003
Should You "Buy Down" Your Interest Rate?March 17, 2003
In 2003 Mortgage Refi Boom, State Tax Policies Govern What You PayMarch 17, 2003
Applying for a Mortgage? What You'll Need to Get StartedMarch 17, 2003
FHA Proposes Hybrid ARM RulesMarch 14, 2003
Interim Interest on a RefiMarch 4, 2003
COFI Loans Ignored Too OftenFebruary 28, 2003
Are You Watching a Shell Game?February 28, 2003
Points and Home Equity Loans Deserve Close AttentionFebruary 24, 2003
Loan Approval: We Got it Backwards. Or Forwards?February 14, 2003
Are Today's Low Rates Doomed?February 11, 2003
Tighten Credit Habits When Lenders Tighten CreditFebruary 6, 2003
Where are Mortgage Rates Headed in 2003?February 5, 2003
Cheap ARMs Risky, But Offer Buying LeverageFebruary 5, 2003
Can't Get In Touch With Your Loan Officer?January 31, 2003
Ratios And The Real WorldJanuary 24, 2003
Seven Warning Signs Of a Bad LoanJanuary 22, 2003
You're Approved. No, Really!January 20, 2003
Interest Only Loans Ease Monthly ObligationsJanuary 15, 2003
Creating Emergency Fund With Home Equity Line of CreditJanuary 10, 2003
Higher FHA Loan Limits Will Help ThousandsJanuary 8, 2003
Interest Tips for 2002December 30, 2002
Study: Artificially Depressed Credit Scores Harm Millions of Loan ApplicantsDecember 23, 2002
Refinancing: An Annual Event?December 23, 2002
Coming to TermsDecember 13, 2002
Federal Reserve Leaves Rates UnchangedDecember 12, 2002
Subprime Lending Getts a Black EyeDecember 6, 2002
Lenders' Failure to Switch to The Most Advanced Credit Scoring Model Could Be CostlyDecember 3, 2002
An IRS Reminder About Refinance PointsDecember 2, 2002
Q&A With TrueLink's CEODecember 2, 2002
Higher Loan Limits To Boost BorrowersNovember 29, 2002
Subprime Lending Disparity Nearly DoublesNovember 27, 2002
Change Your Mind About How You Look at Financing Real EstateNovember 22, 2002
Bankruptcy Alternatives: Credit Counseling A Click AwayNovember 22, 2002
LIBORmaniaNovember 20, 2002
Unseen Credit File Errors Can Boost Mortgage Fees Behind Your BackNovember 18, 2002
Institute Warns Home Owners About Equity UseNovember 15, 2002
Surviving All Of Your Lender's QuestionsNovember 15, 2002
Foreclosure-prevention "Workouts" Help Financially-troubled HomeownersNovember 11, 2002
Mortgage Payment Insurance: Added Protection or Expense?November 8, 2002
10 Tips for Shopping for an Online Mortgage LoanNovember 5, 2002
Private Mortgage Insurance Strategy Blossoms With Low RatesNovember 5, 2002
Loan Rate Floats AwayNovember 5, 2002
Mortgage Web Sites To SeeNovember 1, 2002
Conforming Loan Increase Often Not Worth The WaitOctober 31, 2002
Five Reasons to Check Your Credit Report RegularlyOctober 25, 2002
Realtors Offer Consumer Credit Score InfoOctober 24, 2002
Flexible Loans Create New Saving OptionsOctober 22, 2002
GE To Launch New "Mortgage Protection" Insurance Plan For Homeowners Who Lose JobsOctober 21, 2002
Rates Rise To Highest Level Since Early SeptemberOctober 18, 2002
Need Cash? Downpayment Assistance Available More Than EverOctober 18, 2002
Equity Lines Win Popularity PollOctober 16, 2002
Fannie Mae's New Loan Program Breaks The Oldest Rule of LendingOctober 14, 2002
Is Now The Time For ARMs?October 8, 2002
New "Home Asset Management Account" LaunchedOctober 7, 2002
5.5 Percent Mortgage Rate Seen As "Real Possibility"October 2, 2002
Is It Too Late, Early To Refinance?October 2, 2002
What is the Form 4506 and Why Do Lenders Want You to Sign it?October 2, 2002
New Refinancing Fee Set For FebruaryOctober 1, 2002
Are Automated Underwriting Systems Really Helping?September 27, 2002
Pros, Cons Of 'Interest-Only' MortgagesSeptember 26, 2002
Choosing The Right Investment MortgageSeptember 25, 2002
Questionable Loan Scheme ResurfacesSeptember 25, 2002
Loan Obligations Continue Despite DivorceSeptember 23, 2002
Reverse Mortgages on the RiseSeptember 23, 2002
Steps to Raise Credit Scores Could Prove CostlySeptember 19, 2002
How Compensation To A Lender Can WorkSeptember 17, 2002
Housing Grant Industry Extends Helping HANDSeptember 11, 2002
Where Did The Sub-Prime Lenders Go?September 6, 2002
States Working to Uncover Lending AbusesSeptember 4, 2002
Can Consumers Fight Back Against Credit Fraud?August 28, 2002
States Act to Curb Lending AbusesAugust 28, 2002
Rate Hikes In PMI Hit Mortgage Applicants With "A-Minus" CreditAugust 26, 2002
How to Finance Unique PropertiesAugust 23, 2002
Applying for a Loan? Start by Ordering Your Credit ReportAugust 23, 2002
Smart Money On Lenders Lying By OmissionAugust 22, 2002
Caution: Low Mortgage Rates AheadAugust 21, 2002
Subprime Lending Thrives Despite Bans on AbusesAugust 21, 2002
Get a Mortgage Rate Quote Today, Gone TomorrowAugust 16, 2002
Law Curbs Predatory Mortgages, Saves Subprime LoansAugust 15, 2002
For Web Loans, It's More B-to-B Than B-to-CAugust 14, 2002
PITI Made Up From Complicated FormulaAugust 9, 2002
Foreclosures Cloud Sunny Home EconomicsAugust 8, 2002
Are Yield Spread Premiums Kickbacks?August 2, 2002
Where Does All The Money Come From?August 2, 2002
Mother-Of-All Credit Lines Has CaveatsAugust 1, 2002
Fannie Mae Developing Two Mortgage Plans To Protect Against "Financial Meltdowns"July 29, 2002
Interest Only Loans Are Catching More Than InterestJuly 26, 2002
Automated Underwriting Decisions Can be OverruledJuly 24, 2002
Freddie Warns Lenders on Late PayersJuly 24, 2002
Partnership 'Saves' Unqualified BuyersJuly 17, 2002
Building Equity With Low RatesJuly 17, 2002
Credit Counselor Or Debt Negotiator?July 17, 2002
The ABC's Of The APRJuly 10, 2002
Corporate Accounting and Your House PaymentJune 28, 2002
ARM Yourself With InformationJune 26, 2002
Survey Reveals Negotiating Power For Mortgage ConsumersJune 20, 2002
How To Save 50 to 60 Pecent On Title Insurance When RefinancingJune 17, 2002
Obtaining an Affordable MortgageJune 14, 2002
Updating The Government Loan ProgramsJune 12, 2002
12-Step Program To Eliminate Mortgage GuessworkJune 6, 2002
"Zero Cost" Mortgage Programs Keep Refinance Wave AliveJune 5, 2002
Have Mortgage Rates Hit Bottom?June 4, 2002
Home Equity Loans Still a BargainJune 3, 2002
An ARM and a LegMay 31, 2002
Obtaining a Mortgage after BankruptcyMay 29, 2002
Another California First: Assistance For $100,000 EarnersMay 23, 2002
100 Percent Mortgage Financing with So-So CreditMay 22, 2002
Fannie Mae Commuter Loan Increases IncomeMay 17, 2002
Fixed Rates Fast Approaching Historic LowsMay 10, 2002
Think Twice Before You Jump Ship on Your LenderMay 8, 2002
More States Seeking Restitution for BorrowersMay 8, 2002
Are Higher Mortgage Rates Coming?May 7, 2002
When Loan Payments Go AstrayMay 6, 2002
HUD Tight Lipped On Mortgage ReformMay 1, 2002
When Portfolio Lending Makes SenseApril 26, 2002
Has Your Paid-off Mortgage Been Released?April 24, 2002
You Have Three Days To Quell Second ThoughtsApril 24, 2002
How to Stay on Top of Mortgage Payments During a Short-Term Financial CrisisApril 23, 2002
The LIBOR ARM RevisitedApril 17, 2002
What's Going On With Adjustable Rate Mortgages?April 12, 2002
The Self-Employed Catch-22April 11, 2002
State Laws Limit Online Mortgage CompetitionApril 11, 2002
HUD Drafting New Closing-cost Disclosure Reform Proposals, Others Devising Their OwnApril 8, 2002
Stable Financial Markets Keep A Lid On Mortgage RatesApril 5, 2002
Should You Pay Discount Points? Doesn't Everybody?April 5, 2002
Mortgage-Net Marriage ThrivingApril 4, 2002
Lenders Not Plugging Into Electronic MortgagesApril 3, 2002
Prime Rate or Fixed Rate Home Equity Loan: Which is Better?April 3, 2002
Con Men Now Targeting Credit AgenciesApril 3, 2002
Paying Your Monthly Mortgage Bi-WeeklyApril 1, 2002
Does Your "Gap Ratio" Pass Freddie Mac's New Underwriting Test?April 1, 2002
The Affordable Housing CompanyMarch 27, 2002
Before Buying a Home, Make Sure You're Financially ReadyMarch 27, 2002
Credit Scores Directly Connected to What You Pay For New MortgagesMarch 25, 2002
First Alliance Mortgage Settles "Predatory Lending" Charges For Up To $60 MillionMarch 22, 2002
The 103 Percent Mortgage LoanMarch 20, 2002
New Rules Create Added Mortgage OpportunitiesMarch 19, 2002
Fannie, Freddie Exploring Cost-Cutting Plans For Title Coverage In Mortgage RefinancingsMarch 18, 2002
A New $pin On Credit ScoresMarch 14, 2002
FHA Loan Payoffs and Phony Lock In AgreementsMarch 13, 2002
Freddie Mac To Predatory Lenders: No ThanksMarch 12, 2002
Mortgage Bankers Association Gets Serious About Consumer FraudMarch 12, 2002
Freddie Mac's "Modifiable Mortgage" Could be The Rage The Next Time Interest Rates DropMarch 11, 2002
Returning Truth-in-Lending To The Mortgage SystemMarch 8, 2002
The Mortgage Process: What If It's All Wrong?March 7, 2002
PMI AlternativesMarch 6, 2002
"Rapid Re-Scoring" of Credit File Could Boost FICO Just Enough to Qualify For a Home LoanMarch 4, 2002
Getting To The Truth In LendingMarch 1, 2002
Freddie Mac Makes it Easier for Non-Traditional BorrowersFebruary 28, 2002
Avoid Paying Private Mortgage InsuranceFebruary 27, 2002
Using your Equity to Finance New PropertyFebruary 22, 2002
Is it Best to Lock or Float Your Interest Rate?February 20, 2002
Out-dated Credit Score Models Are Lowering Some Applicants' ScoresFebruary 18, 2002
Are We In For Another Round of Lower Rates?February 14, 2002
Double Payment of Real Estate Taxes Causes Bureaucratic HeadacheFebruary 13, 2002
Could We See Refi Boom II in 2002February 11, 2002
Mortgage Rates in Freddie Mac Survey SlipFebruary 8, 2002
Applying for a Loan: Who Are All These People?February 7, 2002
Is Credit Counseling For You?February 1, 2002
No Money Down For New HomesJanuary 31, 2002
When Is The Right Time To Prepay A Debt?January 30, 2002
Was Your Yield Spread Premium Disclosed?January 30, 2002
Federal Assistance Program To Aid 40,000 Buyers This YearJanuary 29, 2002
Should You "Buy Down" Your Next Loan?January 25, 2002
How To Deduct Points & InterestJanuary 21, 2002
No Money Down Not For The Short TermJanuary 18, 2002
Interest Rates Slip Below 6.5 PercentJanuary 17, 2002
Battle Over Lender Charges Brews In WashingtonJanuary 16, 2002
Is A 4% LIBOR ARM Right For You?January 16, 2002
How To Save Your Home From ForeclosureJanuary 11, 2002
Mortgage Delinquency, Foreclosure Trends UpJanuary 10, 2002
Will Your Home Improvement Pay Off?January 9, 2002
New FHA Loan Limits Become OfficialJanuary 7, 2002
Watch Out For Refi Tax SnaresJanuary 7, 2002
Will You Overpay For Your Appraisal?January 4, 2002
Which Is Better: More Down Or Less?January 2, 2002
Vet Home Loan Benefit Increased, First Raise In Seven YearsJanuary 2, 2002
Can A Bank's Rental Ban Stick If Not Enforced?December 28, 2001
What Do Truth-In-Lending Statements Really Say?December 26, 2001
Settlements Reveal HUD Realty Crackdown PrioritiesDecember 24, 2001
Consumers Prefer Lenders Who Don't Sell Their LoansDecember 21, 2001
How Note Prices Impact Mortgage RatesDecember 21, 2001
Should All Borrowers Pay More For No Doc Loans?December 19, 2001
New Rules For High-Cost Loans To Protect More BorrowersDecember 17, 2001
Need A New Credit Identity? Forget It!December 14, 2001
What To Do In The Face Of Rising Interest RatesDecember 12, 2001
Higher VA Loan Limit Gaining Approval On Capitol HillDecember 12, 2001
Mortgage Brokers Seek "Good Faith Estimate" ReformDecember 10, 2001
Ask George: Questions From ConsumersDecember 7, 2001
What Happens If You Lock Too Soon?December 7, 2001
How To Get A Headstart Toward Good CreditDecember 7, 2001
Should You Refinance With A Shorter Term?December 5, 2001
Settlement Overcharge Crackdown: Are Appraisals Next?December 3, 2001
The ABC's Of Paying Off Your MortgageDecember 3, 2001
FHA Starts Matching Program For First-Time BuyersDecember 3, 2001
Conventional Loan Limits Rise 9.3%November 29, 2001
Are Your Ready For Electronic Mortgage Payments?November 28, 2001
Refinancing "Do's And Don'ts"November 26, 2001
Ask George: Questions From ConsumersNovember 23, 2001
How To Fight Predatory LendingNovember 23, 2001
Self-Employed Face Extra Hurdles Financing And RefinancingNovember 23, 2001
California Alleges Loan OverchargesNovember 21, 2001
MI Firms Come Through In Troubled TimesNovember 20, 2001
Minority Homeowners Hit Hard By Predatory LendersNovember 19, 2001
Let's End Needless Lender QuestionsNovember 16, 2001
Special Financing Available For Low Income BuyersNovember 16, 2001
Minority Borrowers Steered Toward Predatory LoansNovember 15, 2001
Does Your Closing Date Make A Difference?November 14, 2001
Conventional Loans Become More Interesting At Year EndNovember 13, 2001
Higher Credit Scores On The Horizon?November 12, 2001
Should Loan Officers Be Licensed In All States?November 9, 2001
Fed Makes 10th Rate Cut In 2001November 7, 2001
Should Home Inspections Be Mandatory?November 7, 2001
Federal Court Rejects Challenge To Loan Broker FeesNovember 5, 2001
New Conventional Loan Limit May Exceed $300,000November 5, 2001
Homeowners Piling Up Equity DebtNovember 2, 2001
How To Pick The Best Loan OfficerNovember 2, 2001
Changing Market Requires Evolving Owner StrategiesNovember 1, 2001
Splitting The Difference In A DivorceOctober 31, 2001
Are "Conforming" Loans Always Conforming?October 29, 2001
Don't Let Illegal Flipping Get Your HomeOctober 29, 2001
Ask George: Questions From ConsumersOctober 26, 2001
The Case For Yield Spread PremiumsOctober 24, 2001
Super-Jumbo Loans Face Hard TimesOctober 24, 2001
Five Keys To Successful NegotiationOctober 23, 2001
How Will The Recession Impact Real Estate?October 23, 2001
"Upcharging" On The Outs, Says HUDOctober 22, 2001
Is Now The Time To Lock-In?October 19, 2001
Has Your Credit Changed?October 17, 2001
How To Assure Loan RatesOctober 17, 2001
What Happens When Surprise Liens Are Found?October 15, 2001
Mortgage Bankers Seek Real Estate Stimulus PackageOctober 15, 2001
How To Get The Best AppraisalOctober 12, 2001
Getting Extra Value From AppraisalsOctober 12, 2001
How To Profitably RefinanceOctober 10, 2001
To Float Or Lock, That Is The Rate QuestionOctober 8, 2001
Will Your Lender Count All Your Income?October 5, 2001
Lease-Purchase Plan Requires LongevityOctober 4, 2001
Paperless Mortgages Still In The FutureOctober 3, 2001
Standard Versus Itemized DeductionsOctober 3, 2001
How Will New Homes Fare Following Terrorist Attacks?October 2, 2001
What To Do When Financial Trouble StrikesOctober 1, 2001
Who Will Pay For Interest Losses?October 1, 2001
Military Credit Relief Not AutomaticSeptember 28, 2001
Eroding Consumer Confidence May Undermine Real EstateSeptember 28, 2001
Ask George: Questions From ConsumersSeptember 28, 2001
How To Recession-Proof Your FinancesSeptember 27, 2001
Which Way Real Estate Prices?September 26, 2001
New Take On Mortgage Fraud: Undue EnrichmentSeptember 26, 2001
Rent-Versus-Buy: How Tax Deductions Really WorkSeptember 26, 2001
Mobile Homes Increasingly Popular In CanadaSeptember 25, 2001
What's Really Happening On Wall Street?September 25, 2001
Home Is Where The Wealth Is, Says CongressmanSeptember 24, 2001
Reservists Guaranteed Lower Mortgage RatesSeptember 24, 2001
Can One Co-Owner Mortgage A Property?September 24, 2001
Why Do You Need So Many Reports?September 21, 2001
Tax Relief Available When Disaster StrikesSeptember 21, 2001
Welfare Alternative Boosts HousingSeptember 20, 2001
Small Agency Aids Underserved Areas With Credit NeedsSeptember 19, 2001
Disaster Relief For Manhattan ResidentsSeptember 18, 2001
Fed Drops Key Rates In Aftermath Of TragedySeptember 18, 2001
Title Industry Opposes "Upcharging" ConsumersSeptember 17, 2001
Gifts Of Real Estate To Children Not A Good IdeaSeptember 17, 2001
Mortgage Relief Available For Homeowner VictimsSeptember 17, 2001
How To Stretch Your Tax RebateSeptember 14, 2001
How Much Do Builders Really Make?September 13, 2001
FHA Seeks Property "Flip" CrackdownSeptember 10, 2001
More Subprime Thrifts Expected to FailSeptember 10, 2001
Online Survey Alleges Privacy ViolationsSeptember 7, 2001
Don't Let An "Ex" Mark Your Credit ReportSeptember 7, 2001
Is There A Case To End Mortgage Interest Deductions?September 7, 2001
Which Way The Market? Contrary Signs Puzzle ExpertsSeptember 6, 2001
Can Lenders Make Loans On Future Income?September 5, 2001
Greenspan Speaks: Housing Beats Wall StreetSeptember 4, 2001
How To Re-Finance With An Eye Toward Future RatesAugust 31, 2001
Ask George: Questions From ConsumersAugust 31, 2001
Market Ripens For Short Sale OptionAugust 30, 2001
The Case For Borrowing LessAugust 30, 2001
$25,000,000+ In Property Value Vanished In Alleged FraudAugust 29, 2001
Major Fee Dispute Goes Forward In CourtAugust 27, 2001
Borrowers Should Act Now, Analysts SuggestAugust 27, 2001
Low Doc Loans Reduce Borrower HeadachesAugust 24, 2001
Should Mortgage Borrowers Await Federal Reserve Rate Reductions?August 22, 2001
Appraisers Seek Change In Washington, Bigger Role In Home SalesAugust 22, 2001
Is A "Re-Refi" Boom On The Horizon?August 20, 2001
Should I Pay Off My Loan Early?August 20, 2001
High Interest Returns For Paying Other People's TaxesAugust 17, 2001
Ask George: Questions From ConsumersAugust 17, 2001
Fee Fi Fo Fum, Why Lenders Have So Many ChargesAugust 17, 2001
Does It Make Sense to Pay Points?August 15, 2001
Tax Benefits Flow To The Well-LocatedAugust 15, 2001
Subprime Loans Grow With Good TimesAugust 14, 2001
Realtors Back Federal Penalties For Appraisal TamperingAugust 13, 2001
When Borrowing Is A Moving ExperienceAugust 10, 2001
How To Buy Home InsuranceAugust 9, 2001
Hello, Mr. Brokow?August 8, 2001
What Does "Due On Sale" Mean?August 6, 2001
Not the Same Old FHAAugust 6, 2001
Ask George: Questions From ConsumersAugust 3, 2001
Hybrid Loans Offer Up-Front DiscountsAugust 2, 2001
Consumers Lose $9.1 Billion To Predatory LendersJuly 27, 2001
Subprime Borrowers Confused, DissatisfiedJuly 27, 2001
Homeowner's Insurance: The Last PaperworkJuly 26, 2001
In Search Of The Paperless MortgageJuly 24, 2001
Financing With A Spiritual PerspectiveJuly 24, 2001
Compound Interest Makes Canadians PayJuly 24, 2001
One-Of-A-Kind Homes Generate Little Lender InterestJuly 20, 2001
Ask George: Questions From ConsumersJuly 20, 2001
"Mezzanine" Financing Fills Commercial GapJuly 19, 2001
Loan Prepayments Offer Big Savings For Canadian BorrowersJuly 19, 2001
CMHC Mortgage Bonds Over-SubscribedJuly 17, 2001
New FHA Loan In The WorksJuly 17, 2001
Will You Pay Too Much For Your Mortgage?July 17, 2001
Are Credit Scores Plummeting?July 16, 2001
Cops, Teachers Programs to RestartJuly 16, 2001
Are Mortgage Errors Increasing?July 10, 2001
How To Move Up With Old EquityJuly 6, 2001
New Effort To Track Financial Crooks Proposed On Capitol HillJuly 3, 2001
Homeownership Grows Outside The CityJune 29, 2001
How To Handle Lender QuestionsJune 28, 2001
Credit Repair Promoter Jailed By FedsJune 27, 2001
To Lock Or Not? How To Do It RightJune 26, 2001
How To Use Second Trusts To Sell Your HomeJune 25, 2001
FHA Seeks Better Way To Refund PremiumsJune 25, 2001
VA Loans Trade Paperwork For Big SavingsJune 22, 2001
Getting A Loan After BankruptcyJune 22, 2001
Report Predicts Large Decrease In Canadian Mortgage DemandJune 21, 2001
Former HUD Boss Calls For Higher FHA Loan LimitsJune 20, 2001
Wall Street Trends Impact Mortgage RatesJune 19, 2001
Low Rates Predicted For Coming YearJune 18, 2001
Ask George: Questions From ConsumersJune 15, 2001
Rental Status Impacts 2nd Home Loan RateJune 15, 2001
Counseling Key To Ownership ProgramJune 14, 2001
How To Check Your Credit ReportJune 14, 2001
Fannie Mae Change To Impact Credit PictureJune 11, 2001
What It Means When Your Loan Is SoldJune 11, 2001
How Parents Can Become LendersJune 8, 2001
Multi-Layered Loans Offer PMI AlternativeJune 1, 2001
New Rules Define Loan GameJune 1, 2001
How To Lock-In Rates The Right WayMay 31, 2001
Oh No, My Lender Is At Sea!May 30, 2001
Don't Let Rising Energy Costs Freeze Homeownership ChancesMay 29, 2001
Best Rate Guarantees? Consumers Beware!May 24, 2001
Why Wait To Cancel PMI?May 22, 2001
Consumers Shop Online,Then Follow-Up LocallyMay 21, 2001
Combo Construction Loans Slash Closing CostsMay 17, 2001
New FHA Rules Ease RefinancingMay 16, 2001
New Standard Brings Paperless Mortgages CloserMay 14, 2001
Builder Loans: Are They Your Best Deal?May 10, 2001
Lender Says "No" To Borrowers -- And SmilesMay 3, 2001
Protect Your Privacy When Applying For A MortgageApril 27, 2001
Compensating Factors Ease The Loan Qualifying ProcessApril 27, 2001
Is A Quickie Loan Approval A Mortgage Commitment?April 20, 2001
New Consumer Protections Introduced On Capitol HillApril 16, 2001
Refinancing Pros and ConsApril 16, 2001
17 Questions To Ask Before Tapping Your Home EquityApril 13, 2001
Prepayment Penalties: Why Would You Want One?April 12, 2001
Easy Money In Soft Economy Threatens Home OwnershipApril 12, 2001
New RESPA Enforcement PledgedApril 11, 2001
Raising Loan Standards To Protect The PublicApril 10, 2001
Rent vs. Buy: Do Calculators Have Your Number?April 9, 2001
More Financing Options Emerge For Muslim Home BuyersApril 6, 2001
Should You Use An Online Lender?April 5, 2001
Students Failing Credit LessonsMarch 30, 2001
How To Multiply The Value Of Seller ContributionsMarch 29, 2001
It's Mortgage War at Canadian Financial InstitutionsMarch 29, 2001
Are Mortgage Rates Below 6% In Our Future?March 27, 2001
What To Do About Bad CreditMarch 27, 2001
Tomorrow's Rates, Today's ForecastMarch 22, 2001
Fed Interest Cut May Produce Mixed Mortgage ImpactMarch 22, 2001
FTC Accuses Major Firms Of "Predatory" LendingMarch 19, 2001
Consumers Give 'Mortgage Exam' High ScoresMarch 15, 2001
How Escrow Accounts Really WorkMarch 12, 2001
Getting The Right Numbers With A Lease/Purchase AgreementMarch 9, 2001
How To Avoid Equity LeaksMarch 8, 2001
FHA Buyers Get New Home After Finding 181 Code ViolationsFebruary 27, 2001
Avoid Zero Foresight On Zero-Down LoansFebruary 22, 2001
Will Refinancing Save Us From A Recession?February 19, 2001
Title Insurance: Who Needs It?February 19, 2001
Mortgage Brokers Vs. Mortgage Bankers: Which Do You Choose?February 15, 2001
Realty Consumers Empowered By Online "Peoples" CourtFebruary 15, 2001
Mortgage Options: How Much Of A Gambler Are You?February 13, 2001
Industry Groups Seek Consumer Protection ChangesFebruary 12, 2001
Monday Mortgage Review, Feb. 12thFebruary 12, 2001
What's A Trust Deed? Is It A Mortgage?February 9, 2001
What Does It Mean When Your Loan Has Been Sold?February 8, 2001
Monday Mortgage Review, February 5thFebruary 5, 2001
Points: What They Are And How To Deduct ThemFebruary 5, 2001
Consumer Groups Ask Congress Keep Borrower-Protection LawsFebruary 5, 2001
What Do Loans Really Cost?February 1, 2001
Federal Agencies Seek New Rules To Stamp Out Predatory LoansFebruary 1, 2001
Monday Mortgage Review, January 29thJanuary 29, 2001
Low Rates Fuel Refi BoomJanuary 29, 2001
Lock Down A Mortgage Rate -- NOW!January 25, 2001
Should You Ignore Refi "Rules"?January 25, 2001
FHA Billions: Too Much Or Too Little?January 23, 2001
Monday Mortgage Review, Jan. 22ndJanuary 22, 2001
It's Tax Time Again!January 22, 2001
How Is Your Credit Rating Calculated?January 18, 2001
Escrow Accounts: Who Needs Them & WhyJanuary 18, 2001
Standard And Non-Standard Ways To Qualify For A LoanJanuary 16, 2001
HUD Withdraws Proposed Seller Assistance BanJanuary 15, 2001
Monday Mortgage Review, Jan. 15thJanuary 15, 2001
Fannie Mae Earns Record Profit, Controversy ContinuesJanuary 12, 2001
Can Tax Credits Create More Affordable Housing?January 10, 2001
ARMs 2001: Too Much Cost, Too Much RiskJanuary 9, 2001
Nosy Lender Questions Help Curtail Mortgage FraudJanuary 8, 2001
FHA Offers A Better Deal In 2001January 8, 2001
PMI Uncloaked: How It Really WorksDecember 27, 2000
Credit Reports: The Good, The Bad & The IllegalDecember 27, 2000
Co-Signing: Creditor BewareDecember 18, 2000
Effort To End Predatory Lending ProgressesDecember 14, 2000
Supreme Court OKs Mortgage ArbitrationDecember 13, 2000
What To Do When The Lender Says "No"December 11, 2000
Financing Your Second HomeDecember 8, 2000
How And Why To Prepay Your MortgageNovember 28, 2000
Use, Don't Abuse Home EquityNovember 22, 2000
Feast of Loan Choices Now Available To First-Time BuyersNovember 21, 2000
SAM Loans Exchange Below-Market Rates For Appreciation CutNovember 3, 2000
Too Much "Creative Financing" A Misstep for First Time BuyersOctober 27, 2000
Two New Loan Programs For First Time Home BuyersOctober 27, 2000
What Is PMI?October 25, 2000
How To Stop ForeclosureSeptember 29, 2000
The Changed Face of Mortgage LendingSeptember 28, 2000
Low Down Payment Loans to High Risk Buyers = Trouble in a RecessionSeptember 22, 2000
How to Spot a Predatory Lender - Part IISeptember 15, 2000
National Solution For Predatory Lending Not Expected In 2000September 14, 2000
Chicago Passes City Law Against Predatory LendingSeptember 11, 2000
How to Spot a Predatory LenderSeptember 11, 2000
Navigating The Mortgage Process? Each Loan is Similar, Yet Unique - Part IISeptember 8, 2000
Navigating the Mortgage Process? Each Loan is Similar, Yet UniqueSeptember 5, 2000
Neutral Online Calculators to The Rescue!August 28, 2000
Low Rates Warrant Assessing Mortgage NeedsAugust 21, 2000
Specialty Mortgage Calculators Crunch Financing NumbersAugust 18, 2000
Credit-Damaged Buyers Can Obtain Home LoansAugust 18, 2000
Taking The Impersonal Touch Out of Cyber-LendingAugust 9, 2000
Use a Short-Term Mortgage as an Equity BuilderJuly 28, 2000
Automatic Rate Reduction Loans For AllJuly 6, 2000
What To Do About Predatory LoansJune 20, 2000
The Pros And Cons Of Tapping Your EquityJune 9, 2000
Homeowners Overlook Cash-Out OptionsJune 8, 2000
Consumers Wresting Credit Scores From "Gatekeepers"June 2, 2000
Is it Bait and Switch -- or Just Good Business?June 2, 2000
Modifications For Oldest Federal Mortgage Program Under FireMay 29, 2000
Why Rising Interest Rates Aren't So Bad for BuyersMay 25, 2000
HUD Announces A Fraud Protection Plan for BorrowersMay 23, 2000
Higher Rates Sound The Call To ARMS, LocksMay 19, 2000
Is The 125% Mortgage For You?May 5, 2000
What If Your Loan Approval Isn't A "Slam Dunk?"May 3, 2000
Quick Online Loan ApprovalsMay 3, 2000
Credit Reports: Whose Business Is It?May 2, 2000
Let Your Wedding Guests Eat Cake - Then Let Them Make Your Down Payment!April 28, 2000
Consumers Ahead Of Online Mortgage GameApril 28, 2000
Hot Texan Market Lures Predatory LendersApril 27, 2000
Should You Refinance Your Mortgage Online?April 21, 2000
Should You Refinance Your Mortgage Online?April 17, 2000
Working Stiffs Eligible For New, Fast Amortization LoanApril 6, 2000
Credit Unions Make Home Loans, TooApril 3, 2000
Predatory Lending Gives Mortgage Industry Black EyeMarch 24, 2000
'Advance Fee' Loans: Be Afraid, Very AfraidMarch 22, 2000
How Dangerous Is It To Overpay For That Home?March 20, 2000
Government Sets Limit for Reverse Mortgage Loan Origination FeesMarch 16, 2000
Mortgage Payments Got You DownMarch 10, 2000
Mortgage Payments Got You Down?March 6, 2000
If Another Mortgage Is In Your Future - Part IIFebruary 25, 2000
California Legislates Credit Score DisclosuresFebruary 25, 2000
ARMs Ease San Francisco Bay Area Housing CostsFebruary 24, 2000
Little Pressure To Eliminate Mortgage Interest DeductionFebruary 21, 2000
If Another Mortgage is in Your Future, Be Prepared!February 21, 2000
Democrat Introduces Reduced Costs for Reverse Mortgages BillFebruary 16, 2000
Know Your Rights If Your Loan Is SoldFebruary 11, 2000
Freddie Mac's New Programs Benefit Low And Moderate Income HousingFebruary 11, 2000
Portfolios Pit Down Payments Against Stock MarketFebruary 10, 2000
NAMB Produces Consumer-friendly Information CenterFebruary 4, 2000
Court Settlement Teaches Mortgage CaveatsJanuary 28, 2000
Borrowers Are Up in ARMSJanuary 28, 2000
Two Magic Qualifying Words for Buyers: Compensating FactorsJanuary 28, 2000
You Can Run Late On Mortgage Payments But You Can't HideJanuary 21, 2000
Construction-to-Permanent Mortgages Are Standard Thanks to Fannie MaeJanuary 19, 2000
No Money Down With A DifferenceJanuary 18, 2000
How To Surf The Web For MortgagesJanuary 14, 2000
Brokers Gain In Future Shakeout Of Online MortgagesJanuary 13, 2000
Zero Down Loans Reward Good Credit at CountrywideJanuary 10, 2000
Fear Of Fed Triggers Highest Long-Term Rates In Nearly Two YearsJanuary 7, 2000
Online Mortgages Not For First-TimersJanuary 7, 2000
FHA Raises Loan LimitsJanuary 5, 2000
Strong Economic Indicators Point To Higher Rates In Y2KDecember 30, 1999
ARMs Get A Leg Up On Fixed Rate MortgagesDecember 24, 1999
Fed Rate Hikes Don't Preclude You From Shopping Around For MortgagesNovember 19, 1999
Legislation Passed To Improve Reverse Mortgage ProgramsNovember 15, 1999
Will My Loan Have A Prepayment Penalty?November 5, 1999
Can I Relax Now That My Loan Is Pre-Approved?November 3, 1999
Fannie Mae: You May Not Know It, But Your Credit MattersOctober 7, 1999
Are You Really Home Free With A Zero-Down Mortgage?September 30, 1999
Floyd Brings Out Mortgage ReliefSeptember 21, 1999
'Slash Your Debt' With Home Equity ConsolidationSeptember 17, 1999
Will Y2K Raise Your Mortgage Rates?September 14, 1999
Controversial RAM Loan Comes To White HouseSeptember 7, 1999
When Fixed Rates Go Up, Which ARM is The Best Alternative?August 31, 1999
Landmark Report Seeks More Protection For Reverse Mortgage BorrowersAugust 26, 1999
Savvy Consumers Deflate Balloon Note OptionsAugust 24, 1999
NAR Economists Divide, But Concede 7 Percent Rates PossibleAugust 24, 1999
Energy Conservation Saves Money, Helps Underwrite MortgagesAugust 19, 1999
Should Brokers Charge By The Hour?August 17, 1999
Rising Balloons Can Be Financially DeflatingAugust 13, 1999
Higher Mortgage Rates Signal Home Improvement SurgeAugust 12, 1999
Will Fannie or Freddie Be Your Next Lender?August 10, 1999
VA Home Financing Gives Helping Hand to Our Nation's VetsAugust 9, 1999
Rate Schedule: Mortgages Due To Arrive At 8, Continue UpAugust 6, 1999
Americans Misunderstand How Bad Credit Affects Mortgage QualificationsAugust 4, 1999
A Small Oversight: To Buy a House, You Have To Pay Your BillsJuly 28, 1999
New PMI Law Raises As Many Questions As It AnswersJuly 22, 1999
Special Mortgage Credit Certificates Improve Housing AffordabilityJuly 15, 1999
New Home Loan Links Housing Finance to Public TransportationJuly 12, 1999
That Pesky Private Mortgage InsuranceJuly 1, 1999
FHA Appraisal Fees To SoarJune 29, 1999
Working Mortgage Updates Bi-Weekly Loan ConceptJune 22, 1999
New Mortgage Could Give Comfort To Younger BuyersJune 17, 1999
Adjustable VS Fixed-Rate MortgagesJune 17, 1999
Credit Scoring in the Mortgage IndustryJune 11, 1999
How Much Should Lenders Know About You?June 8, 1999
Mortgage "Niches": Everybody's Got One, For Better Or For WorseJune 4, 1999
Market Stall Presents Opportunity for Mortgage Rate LockMay 21, 1999
Prepaying Your MortgageMay 20, 1999
Loan Modification Secrets UncoveredMay 18, 1999
Myths About Bi-weekly Mortgage PaymentsMay 13, 1999
Lender Secret Now Leaking OutMay 11, 1999
Terms Can Add Years of Expense Onto Loan AmountsMay 10, 1999
Great Idea: The Automatic Rate Reduction LoanMay 7, 1999
All is Not Lost When Foreclosure ThreatensMay 6, 1999
Too Many Home Owners Don't Know Jack About Home Equity LoansMay 5, 1999
On-line Loans Save Time and Money, but Close the Old Fashioned WayApril 30, 1999
What's Your Credit Score?April 29, 1999
Mortgage Sale No Cause For AlarmApril 27, 1999
Will RESPA Re-drafts Leave Homebuyers with Less Access to Credit?April 26, 1999
When to Close Your LoanApril 26, 1999
Why PMI?April 19, 1999
Your Homeowner's InsuranceApril 15, 1999
Applying for a Loan On-lineApril 14, 1999
All About AppraisalsApril 14, 1999
Wall Street Money Fuels Lower Mortgage RatesApril 13, 1999
What Counts As IncomeApril 12, 1999
Mortgage Consumers: Be Wary of "Tricks Of The Trade"April 8, 1999
Credit Repair Mortgages Are Available On-lineApril 7, 1999
Don't Be A Dummy About Home MortgagesMarch 31, 1999
Mortgage Insurance Minimum Lets Lenders Qualify More ConsumersMarch 31, 1999
Mortgage Lender Websites Gaining GroundMarch 18, 1999
The Best On-line Mortgage CentersMarch 17, 1999
Be Careful With Home Equity LoansMarch 15, 1999
HUD Seeks Increase in FHA Loan CapsMarch 12, 1999
Credit, Income Don't Have to Be Barriers to HomeownershipMarch 11, 1999
Should Lender Fees Be Disclosed?March 9, 1999
Nothing Down - Operators Are Standing ByMarch 4, 1999
Lender Has Interest in Paying Taxes, Insurance on TimeMarch 1, 1999
Clean Up Your CreditFebruary 9, 1999
PMI Gets Wise to ConsumersFebruary 5, 1999
Adjustable Rate MortgagesFebruary 3, 1999
Do All Loans Tighten in a Bear Market?January 26, 1999
Review Your Credit Report Before Your Lender DoesJanuary 20, 1999
Mortgagee VS. MortgagorJanuary 14, 1999
Get a Loan With Less Than Perfect CreditJanuary 12, 1999
How Much Home Can I Buy?January 8, 1999
What Every First Time Buyer Should Know About PMIDecember 14, 1998
Your Credit Score Isn't A Numbers GameDecember 11, 1998
Pre-Approval Versus Pre-Qualification: Is There A Difference?December 8, 1998
To Lock In or Not to Lock; Economists, Analysts Split on AdviceDecember 3, 1998
Who Are Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac?November 16, 1998
New FHA Rules Make Program More AttractiveNovember 10, 1998
Mortgage Rates Riding Economic Roller CoasterOctober 12, 1998
Lock Your Loan Rate Up!October 9, 1998
Mortage Rates - How Low Will They Go?October 2, 1998
Easy Credit May End As Lender Risk GrowsSeptember 29, 1998
Buy An Interest Rate and Get A House, too!September 18, 1998
How to Beat the Refi RushSeptember 17, 1998
How Low Can Interest Rates Fall?September 15, 1998
Refi-Mania, Is it Time to Refinance?September 10, 1998
How to Buy a Home with a VA LoanSeptember 7, 1998
Are Lenders A Vanishing Species?August 25, 1998
Combating Home Lending FraudAugust 13, 1998
"Homeowners Protection Act" To Limit PMI OverchargesJuly 28, 1998
Homeowners To Save More Than $1,000 a Year in PMI PaymentsJuly 24, 1998
Don't Let the Credit Report Scare You: Get Pre-QualifiedJuly 22, 1998
Reverse Mortgages: Well-Publicized Concept Attracts Few TakersJuly 21, 1998
What NOT To Do After You Apply for a MortgageJuly 10, 1998
Isn't It Time For Portable Mortgages?July 7, 1998
Building on Your Home EquityJuly 7, 1998
Can Online Loans Save You Money?June 5, 1998
Line-by-Line Loan Shopping: Origination Fees Don't Tell the Whole StoryMay 14, 1998
Consumers Union Launches Public Education Campaign On Home Equity Lending DangersMay 13, 1998
Deduct Your Unused Points from RefinancingApril 14, 1998
Make Sure You Get the CreditMarch 23, 1998
To Refinance or Not to Refinance? That is the Question ...March 17, 1998
Mortgage Firms Turn to Scoring to Decide What Rate a Buyer GetsJanuary 21, 1998









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