Spring blooms with lower mortgage rates
Freddie Mac survey says it's raining lower mortgage rates
by Amy Tankersley Apr 24
Federal lawsuit escalates Quicken probe
Quicken quickly slams complaint as ‘irrational and baseless witchhunt’
by Amy Tankersley Apr 24
Online lender offers mortgages to the FICO-challenged
Venture capital-backed Privlo uses ‘alternative’ documentation to extend mortgages to borrowers who are falling through the cracks
by Amy Tankersley Apr 23
Lenders say ‘meh’ to Fannie and Freddie's 97 percent loan-to-value program
Fannie Mae survey reveals new offerings have had little impact on loan origination volume
by Amy Tankersley Apr 23
Georgia banking regulators take action against mortgage originators
Companies and their principals accused of operating without appropriate licenses
by Amy Tankersley Apr 22
Mortgages for millennials: Young buyers finally saying 'YOLO'
With job market improving, government agencies and lenders offer new loan products or assistance to younger borrowers
by Amy Tankersley Apr 22
Quicken Loans strikes back against government demands
Lender alleges DOJ and HUD are ‘strong-arming’ company into admitting it mishandled FHA loans
by Amy Tankersley Apr 21
CoreLogic enhances mortgage fraud detection solution
Secure, Web-based portal tracks loan audit reports and actions in real time
by Amy Tankersley Apr 21
Atlanta loan officer flips switch from refinances to purchases
Listing Booster lead generation system nets her $2 million in loans per month
by Amy Tankersley Apr 20
Partnering with volunteer organization has heartwarming payoff for real estate brokerage
Halstead Property collected more than 5,000 coats for New York Cares -- and found a referral, too
by Rachael Hite Apr 20
Rules clarify how lenders should provide housing counseling information to consumers
Final interpretive rule provides guidance on Dodd-Frank requirements
by Amy Tankersley Apr 20
Mortgage Choice Act passes House
Industry trade groups support changes to cap on mortgage fees and points as bill heads to an unfriendly Senate
by Amy Tankersley Apr 17
Are your mortgage partners prepared to comply with new disclosures rule? Survey says no
Trade group poll’s bleak results show that with less than 4 months before implementation, only a handful of lenders are ready
by Amy Tankersley Apr 17
Zillow Mortgages now on Trulia
Introduction of mortgage marketplace to Trulia users brings companies one step closer to full integration
by Amy Tankersley Apr 16
Small, community mortgage lenders to Congress: Give us a break
Nondepository financial institutions struggling with expense and operational challenges posed by regulatory compliance, leaders testify at hearing
by Amy Tankersley Apr 16
Fannie Mae offers homebuyer education, closing cost discount
HomePath Ready Buyer program could save first-time homebuyers up to 3 percent off mortgage closing costs
by Amy Tankersley Apr 15