FHA, Fannie and Freddie regulator making moves to ease mortgage credit
Lenders getting more certainty on when they'll be expected to repurchase bad loans
by Inman May 13
New twist in financing? Some non-FHA lenders won't fund mortgages until repairs listed in inspection report are completed
Mortgage rates hit low for the year on economic worries including housing
Purchase loan demand at highest level since January
by Inman May 8
FHA may scuttle 'antiquated' mortgage prepayment penalty
Realtors say interest charges are an unfair burden on home sellers
by Inman May 7
Upcoming FHA rule could squeeze homebuyers and sellers
Federal agency may restrict financing in HOA-governed communities that impose transfer fees
by Ken Harney May 6
Consumer watchdog to roll out e-closings pilot project
Consumers frustrated with lack of time to review stacks of paperwork, jargon-filled documents
by Inman Apr 29
Strategies for getting hesitant homeowners off the fence and on the market
Opinion
Those who fear they have little or negative equity may be in a better position than they think
by Wendy English Apr 29
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau taking mortgage complaints seriously
2 out of 3 who file grievances get some sort of satisfaction
by Ken Harney Apr 22
Interest rates will stay rock bottom as long as the economy keeps puttering along
This Fed is keeping an eye on events, not following a predetermined timeline
by Lou Barnes Apr 18
FHA facing political pressure to bring back 'spot' condo loans
Ban has hit moderate income, first-time and minority buyers hard
by Ken Harney Apr 8
Technology can't do real estate the way agents, brokers and loan officers do: Focus on the human connection
Opinion
Machines have replaced some human roles, so could real estate be next?
by Stacia Whatley Apr 2
The concept of what adds 'value' to a home is subjective, at best
Understanding how 'value in use' can complicate appraisals
by Hank Miller Mar 31
How the sharing economy is changing home affordability
Sharing what you own or avoiding owning things can have a big impact on home affordability
by Vincent Turner Mar 27
Carrington Mortgage Services taking minimum FICO score down to 550
Wells Fargo is also out to make home loans to 'underserved' borrowers with scores below 640
by Inman Mar 24
HiCentral MLS is latest to show which properties may qualify for down payment assistance
Down Payment Resource tool licensed to MLSs, Realtor associations and financial institutions
by Inman Mar 20
Discover Home Loans to build websites for select Real Living brokerages
Irvine, Calif.-based lender had previously partnered with realtor.com on 'PreQualPlus'
by Inman Mar 19