Cost, benefits and fraud weighed in hearings
State and local housing finance agencies loan to first-time buyers
Over 1,000 California brokers had OKs to collect upfront fees
Being on wrong side of notch point can be costly
Economic recovery comes with tradeoffs
Lenders want more time, clarification of new disclosure rules
Bump in rates for both fixed and ARM loans
States moving to regulate appraisal management companies
Foreclosure filings down slightly at tail end of quarter
Refinancings hold steady as rates rebound
Higher credit requirements put many at disadvantage
Part 2: Denmark escapes mortgage meltdown
Report: HAMP program doesn't address unemployment
Rates on loans at or near historic lows
Offers due by Oct. 30 to get closing costs paid
Some lenders look the other way