RealtyTrac stats show slowdown in foreclosure starts
Lenders granted more time to revamp systems
'Hardest Hit' funding nearly doubled to $4.1B in 18 states
CoreLogic helping lenders track properties, real estate agents
REO inventory nears 200,000
Some are nonsensical and do nothing to help borrowers
First lender must agree to forgive 10% of loan principal
Upfront payment dialed back, but annual premiums increasing
Program aims to prevent millions of foreclosures, reduce bank losses
New lows for 3 of 4 mortgage types tracked by Freddie Mac
Congress OKs annual premium increase
Volume lags compared to '09, says MBA
Latest allocation goes to Carolinas, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island
Book Review: 'Mortgage Confidential'
New lending rules punish disadvantaged borrowers
Florida-based Home Assure LLC to pay refunds