Decoding mortgage lender rate sheets
Answers to frequently asked questions
by Jack Guttentag Jan 9
Long-term real estate rates may have 'topped out'
Forecasters size up latest economic reports
by Lou Barnes Jan 6
50-year real estate loans a possibility
Longer loan terms would lower monthly payments
by Inman Jan 4
Interest-rate volatility expected in '06
Iraq situation may impact financial markets
by Lou Barnes Jan 3
Beware of real estate debt elimination schemes
How to avoid being duped by early payoff offers
by Jack Guttentag Jan 2
Government requirements for disclosure fail to make the grade
Federal ARM mandated disclosures fall short of being useful
by Jack Guttentag Dec 27
Navigating real estate loan locks, docs
Part 7: Finding the right home loan
by Jack Guttentag Dec 19
Closer look at latest Fed speak
Long-term mortgage rates fall after Fed hike this week
by Lou Barnes Dec 16
Understanding choices in mortgage insurance
Part 6: Finding the right home loan
by Jack Guttentag Dec 12
Long-term real estate rates refuse to rise
But borrowers with adjustable loans will soon feel pinch
by Lou Barnes Dec 12
Economy screams, real estate rates climb
Home-price slowdown could make big splash
by Lou Barnes Dec 5
Investment returns influence real estate down payment
Part 5: Finding the right home loan
by Jack Guttentag Dec 5
Government report warns of down-payment-assistance pitfalls
'Gifts' said to make for more expensive homes, shakier loans
by Inman Dec 2
How long should you take to pay off your mortgage?
Part 4: Finding the right home loan
by Jack Guttentag Nov 28
Three options available on most mortgages
Part 3: Finding the right home loan
by Jack Guttentag Nov 21
Slowing housing market and the bond spread
Mortgage market commentary
by Lou Barnes Nov 18