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
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
Top-producing Long & Foster team facing class-action RESPA suit over alleged kickbacks
Court battle highlights potential legal pitfalls in marketing title insurance, settlement services
by Ken Harney Feb 25
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
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
Follow the mortgage money: Why 2014 should be a good year for housing
Look for Fannie and Freddie's new regulator to push for looser underwriting, down payment requirements
by Ken Harney Dec 17
Appelate court throws out long-standing sniff test for 'sham' joint mortgage and title businesses
10-point standard in use for 17 years found to be unconstitutionally vague
by Ken Harney Dec 3
Regulator's talk of reduced Fannie and Freddie loan limits could not come at a worse time
Real estate industry warns of credit crunch if thousands of homebuyers are moved into 'jumbo' territory
by Ken Harney Oct 21
Real estate deductions on the chopping block?
Lawmakers weigh tax reforms that are more far-reaching than expected
by Ken Harney Sep 24
Lending groups urge high court to reject Obama administration's discrimination test
Critics: Focusing on outcomes, rather than intent, flies in the face of sound underwriting practices
by Ken Harney Sep 10
FHA proposes new workaround for condo market
Industry experts worry fix amounts to too little, too late
by Ken Harney Jul 30
Inman News writers win 4 awards
Real estate editors honor Andrea Brambila, Paul Hagey with gold awards
by Inman Jun 10
FHA policy shift leaves many condos ineligible for financing
Language buried in CC&Rs puts entire projects off limits for FHA loans
by Ken Harney May 21