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
Zillow launches homebuyer mortgage preapproval tool
After seeing an estimate, borrowers can give lenders the go-ahead to pull their credit
by Paul Hagey Mar 19
Could FHA afford to loosen up on premiums? Yes. Will it? Don't hold your breath
Instead of giving borrowers a break, mortgage insurer plans to institute new 'quality assurance' fee
by Ken Harney Mar 12
Broker could do prison time for short-sale 'flops' on California's Central Coast
Prosecutors say quick flips to prearranged buyers generated $500K in illicit profits
by Inman Mar 5
ShortSave aims to secure short-sale approvals in minutes
Questionnaire, algorithms streamline application and review process
by Teke Wiggin Feb 20
FHA: The incredible, shrinking mortgage resource
Insurer is sending its most profitable, lowest-risk customers packing
by Ken Harney Jan 16
Minorities less likely to apply for mortgage, more likely to get turned down
Zillow, HUD will host town hall meeting, 'Building Equality in Housing'
by Inman Jan 15
Mortgage borrowers who don't use online tools to comparison shop may be losing out
Wealthy are more likely to do own calculations, select most competitive offer
by Inman Jan 6
Watt's vision of Fannie and Freddie's role good for housing -- in the broadest sense
Democrats see mortgage giants' role to help more marginal homebuyers
by Ken Harney Dec 31