‘Les Invisibles’: 26 million Americans have unscored or 'invisible' credit records
Can alternative credit scoring models help these Americans shed the cloak of invisibility?
by Amy Tankersley May 6
Click here for mortgage help: Website lists homebuying assistance programs
Programs vary by state and usually require borrower education
by Amy Tankersley May 5
Title industry takes TRID rule pulse check
With 3 months left before implementation, most title professionals feel ready to comply with the new rule — but can the same be said of their lender, Realtor and homebuilder counterparts?
by Amy Tankersley May 5
Reverse mortgage option helps homeowners keep it in the family
National Family Mortgage allows family members to ‘crowdfund’ HELOCs for their relatives
by Amy Tankersley May 4
Homeowners rise above underwater mortgages
Black Knight report says number of homeowners in negative equity positions has shrunk by 1.6 million in the last year
by Amy Tankersley May 4
Rule provides for state oversight of appraisal management companies
6 federal agencies issued minimum requirement rule yesterday
by Amy Tankersley May 1
Purchase transactions heating up this spring
Peak buying season a rosy time for purchase activity this year, says Ellie Mae, but refis still dominate all loan volume
by Amy Tankersley May 1
Low credit score? You still have a chance at a conventional loan
Homebuyers with low scores stand a better chance than they have in years of obtaining a mortgage loan, according to quarterly survey
by Amy Tankersley May 1
Are your clients mortgage-literate?
Understanding the process and terms of a mortgage is critical for homebuyers' financial literacy
by Ray Brousseau May 1
Genuine Title faces federal lawsuit charges of deceitful activity
CFPB’s enforcement action is more fallout from its $35M penalty against Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase in January
by Amy Tankersley Apr 30
Lawmakers look to ‘trim the fat’ of title insurance in Big Apple
Governor Cuomo's proposed regulation intends to slash rates by cracking down on inducements and closing cost markups
by Amy Tankersley Apr 30
Zillow laments flat mortgage rates in weekly survey
30-year fixed rate Zillow mortgages have hovered around 3.6 percent in the past month
by Amy Tankersley Apr 29
Boomerang buyers: Recovery or bubble repeat?
Forclosured homeowners are now able to buy again, but what does this mean for the market?
by Daren Blomquist Apr 29
California schemin’ leads to prison time for two San Diego men
Nationwide mortgage relief scam defrauded thousands of distressed homeowners out of more than $12 million
by Amy Tankersley Apr 29
Significant changes coming this summer to FHA's loan program
Be in the know before the June 15 changes go into effect
by Tony Davis Apr 29
Remote e-notarization could shape the future of closings
Paperwork done safer, cheaper and easier
by John Harris Apr 29