A mature couple looking at a map
In the most expensive and inventory strapped markets, seniors are already renting at higher rates
by Marian McPherson Sep 6
Why homeowners should never use their 401(k) to pay off their mortgage
Don't let your clients make this decision until you've shared these 6 insights
by Jack Guttentag Sep 6
Realogy and PHH agree to pay $17M over alleged kickbacks
The settlement will be dispersed among 32,217 co-plaintiffs who closed on mortgages originated by PHH Corporation, PHH Mortgage Corporation and PHH Home Loans
by Marian McPherson Sep 5
Redfin Mortgage opens in North Carolina, eyes further expansion
The lending platform is now available in 8 states
by Marian McPherson Sep 4
Nationwide foreclosure starts rise for first time in 3 years
Starts increased by less than 1% year-over-year in July, but increased as much as 107% in individual metros: analysis
by Marian McPherson Aug 21
Approved's garage office
The personal finance app is adding an all-digital mortgage platform from former Redfin employees Andy Taylor and Navtej Sadhal
Southern California Wildfires Forces Thousands to Evacuate
The funds are helping more than 250 families in California affected by the Thomas Fire and Montecito Debris Flow to cover one month's rent or mortgage costs
by Marian McPherson Aug 16
Mortgage rates inch back slightly, yet remain mostly flat since spring
Stability in borrowing costs comes despite the highest core inflation rates since 2008, according to Freddie Mac survey
by Patrick Kearns Aug 16
Households with college students are twice as likely to experience foreclosure
During the Great Recession, households with college students were twice as likely to experience foreclosure, and that risk still exists today
by Marian McPherson Aug 10
A couple looking at a loan contract
Armed with knowledge and these strategies, you can proactively clear up most homebuyers’ points of confusion or misunderstanding, long before they get trapped in a mortgage they can’t afford
by Anna Johansson Aug 8
Wells Fargo blames 400 improper foreclosures on computer glitch
Scandal-prone bank foreclosed on hundreds of customers who could have used loan modifications to protect homes
by Patrick Kearns Aug 6
Businessmen exchanging money on the street
The acquisition will give the national home search engine a bevy of mortgage-industry products and services
Mortgage rates leap to fourth highest level of the year
The rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage stood at 4.60 percent for the 7-day period ending Aug. 2
by Patrick Kearns Aug 2
A Wells Fargo bank
Nearly half of income-based loans the bank issued after it relaxed requirements defaulted, according to US Attorney
by Patrick Kearns Aug 2
Freddie Mac reports $2.4B in comprehensive income in Q2
Freddie Mac CEO says the mortgage-backed securities company produced 'strong earnings' in second quarter
by Patrick Kearns Jul 31
Newport Beach couple charged with $5.9M real estate fraud
The couple is accused of taking out equity on homes they don't own and buying a Land Rover
by Patrick Kearns Jul 27