New York title insurance rates slashed; scandal-plagued state senator quits
State lawmakers and regulators vow to rid title industry of illegal practices, conflicts of interest
by Amy Tankersley May 13
Buy a home? No thanks, I’ll rent
Zillow survey suggests improvements in lending standards and home values may not be enough to entice renters into homeownership
by Amy Tankersley May 13
Mortgage credit availability eases up
MBA’s April analysis shows credit standards loosened thanks to new government mortgage offerings
by Amy Tankersley May 12
Federal lawsuit takes aim at 'interest minimizer' mortgage program
‘Greatest financial secret of our time’? A federal lawsuit indicates otherwise
by Amy Tankersley May 12
How do mortgage points work?
Your ability to understand loan points can save your clients thousands of dollars
by Tony Davis May 12
Understanding the difference between lender's title policy and owner's title policy
Your clients should know which policies give them the best coverage
by Ali Alavi May 11
Freddie Mac’s in the black (again)
Government-sponsored enterprise marks 14th consecutive quarterly profit
by Amy Tankersley May 11
Mortgage bankers: Technology and TRID are barriers to future growth
Are loan origination systems up to the task of tackling heightened regulatory compliance and persistent financial challenges?
by Amy Tankersley May 11
Fannie Mae’s 1Q income nosedives
Shortfall could impact proposal to increase CEO compensation
by Amy Tankersley May 8
Title abstract provider expands network, tightens turnaround
SmartProp customers can expect more competitive pricing
by Amy Tankersley May 8
Appraisal solution offers HELOC revenue opportunity for lenders
Accurate Group’s iValueNet technology aims to reduce time, expense of traditional appraisals
by Amy Tankersley May 7
Colorado title insurance commission bill could shake up state's real estate market
If signed by governor, title companies won’t be able to ‘fly under the radar’ anymore, says one industry leader
by Amy Tankersley May 7
Are you a rowboat or a sailboat real estate professional?
You either keep your focus on the destination or back at the horizon from which you departed
by Robert Ruth May 7
Employment, mortgage delinquency updates deliver slice of good news for real estate pros
Rising employment rates and home values give real estate market much-needed energy boost
by Amy Tankersley May 6
‘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