Government's moves to ease mortgage credit are mostly for show
FHA's 'Blueprint for Access' is not even funded, and it's business as usual at Fannie and Freddie
by Ken Harney May 20
FHA, Fannie and Freddie regulator making moves to ease mortgage credit
Lenders getting more certainty on when they'll be expected to repurchase bad loans
by Inman May 13
FHA may scuttle 'antiquated' mortgage prepayment penalty
Realtors say interest charges are an unfair burden on home sellers
by Inman May 7
Upcoming FHA rule could squeeze homebuyers and sellers
Federal agency may restrict financing in HOA-governed communities that impose transfer fees
by Ken Harney May 6
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau taking mortgage complaints seriously
2 out of 3 who file grievances get some sort of satisfaction
by Ken Harney Apr 22
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
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
Condo boards could face discrimination claims if they don't at least consider FHA certification
If FHA financing is not an option, minorities may face 'disparate impact'
by Ken Harney Jan 28
Low delinquency rates prove mortgage lending's too tight
Underwriting is not rocket science -- we had it right for 55 years
by Lou Barnes Jan 17
FHA: The incredible, shrinking mortgage resource
Insurer is sending its most profitable, lowest-risk customers packing
by Ken Harney Jan 16
Real estate portal reports record Q3 revenue, subscriber count and Web traffic
by Paul Hagey Nov 5
Government shutdown won't shut down FHA
Loans will be approved at slower pace unless impasse drags on
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 30
HUD postpones ban on dual agency in FHA short sales
Regulators reviewing proposal after NAR warns of unintended consequences
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 26
NAR: HUD shooting itself in the foot with short-sale policy
Ban on dual agency in FHA short sales set to take effect Oct. 1
by Inman Sep 20