Operating abroad risky for U.S. mortgage lenders
Currency issues, lien enforcement are big drawbacks
by Jack Guttentag Jul 31
ROOT Exchange lets mortgage brokers shop for sales leads
Personal information of loan prospects are traded like stocks
by Matt Carter Jul 31
Mortgage rates likely to fall, but not far
Slowdown reminiscent of 1993-95 economic cycle
by Lou Barnes Jul 28
Borrowers have power to derail predatory lenders
Part 2: Why do minorities pay more for their mortgages?
by Jack Guttentag Jul 24
Mortgage rates fall after Bernanke's speech
Fed chief says economy is 'moderating,' but outcome may be worse
by Lou Barnes Jul 21
Unfair loan pricing hits borrowers at closing table
Part 1: Why do minorities pay more for their mortgages?
by Jack Guttentag Jul 17
Mortgage rates slip this week
Sorting dogs that bark from dogs that bite
by Lou Barnes Jul 14
Not all mortgage shoppers benefit from APR
Costs vary for borrowers seeking short-term loans
by Jack Guttentag Jul 10
Slowing economy, the Fed and rate hikes
Oil prices, Treasury bonds play key role in policy stance
by Lou Barnes Jul 7
Major players in title industry stifle reform
Part 3: Consequences of a dysfunctional market
by Jack Guttentag Jul 3
Home prices threaten Fed balancing act
Construction frenzy magnifies home-price risk
by Lou Barnes Jun 30
Reducing title costs easier said than done
Part 2: Consequences of a dysfunctional market
by Jack Guttentag Jun 26
Housing market may not tank economy
Uncertainty lingers with Asian, European banks
by Lou Barnes Jun 23
When title companies compete, consumers lose
Part 1: Consequences of a dysfunctional market
by Jack Guttentag Jun 19
Next stop: 7% mortgage rates
Economy has soft spots, but corporate earnings tell different story
by Lou Barnes Jun 16
Borrowers grow more wealth with 15-year mortgage
Longer loan term doesn't necessarily mean less cost
by Jack Guttentag Jun 12