Are lending standards really easing?
Opinion
What's going on?
by Steve Cook Sep 21
Daily market update: Aug. 20, 2015
Our daily recap of market news, updated regularly with new tidbits
by Inman Aug 20
5 easy steps to getting a mortgage broker license
Process can be confusing, but these steps will help you find your way
by Todd Bryant Aug 14
Millions are returning to the homebuying market -- here's what you should know
It's our responsibility to educate potential buyers
by Nabil Captan Jul 30
3 ways to help clients protect their identities
Plus the resources you will need to answer additional questions
by Nabil Captan Jul 8
Report recommends adding phone, utility payments to credit score information
Policy and Economic Research Council says nonfinancial bill payment behavior enhances risk assessment
by Erik Pisor May 21
‘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
FICO provides free credit scores to 1 million new consumers
What Realtors need to know about credit scores
Know which scores mortgage lenders depend on to fund loans
by Nabil Captan Sep 3
More than half of North American mortgage bankers worry housing bubble is forming
Canadian market showing more evidence of overheating than US
by Teke Wiggin Jul 8
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
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
The recovery depends on housing, and housing depends on mortgage credit
Commentary: Give thanks daily for the Fed and Fannie Mae
by Lou Barnes Nov 1
FICO introduces two mobile apps
Apps enable consumers to manage bills, sign documents
by Inman Apr 10
Congress debating lower loan limits, plus higher minimum FICO scores and down payments
by Ken Harney Dec 18