Good luck trying to negotiate mortgage broker's fee
New rules prevent loan originators from lowering their compensation
by Jack Guttentag Apr 23
New settlement disclosure form to replace HUD-1
Federal regulators seek industry input on design
by Inman Nov 9
Appraisal can trip up mortgage rate quote
Surprises in mortgage shopping
by Jack Guttentag Aug 15
ALTA looking for new CEO
Pfotenhauer departs trade association for executive role at First American Title
by Inman Jul 25
A new plan to eliminate loan overcharges?
Part 2: Truth in mortgage disclosure
by Jack Guttentag Jul 18
Mortgage bankers question proposed loan disclosure forms
MBA: handling of closing costs inconsistent with RESPA
by Inman Jul 7
Home loan shopping still far from perfect
Part 1: Choosing a mortgage
by Jack Guttentag Jun 20
A call for clarity at the closing table
Do consumers really know what they're signing?
by Tom Kelly Mar 2
3 keys to a perfect rate-lock
Walk away if lender doesn't put these in writing
by Jack Guttentag Dec 6
Fed rolls out new rules on loan disclosure
Changes relate to TILA, jumbo and reverse mortgages, more
by Inman Aug 16
Know your risk of an ARM rate increase
Some urge caution when analyzing GFE, HUD-1
by Jack Guttentag Aug 16
Borrower protections face rocky road
Preventing another crisis
by Jack Guttentag May 17
Avoid mortgage smoke and mirrors
Does your loan provider disclose yield spread premium?
by Jack Guttentag Mar 29
New GFE to reshape mortgage ethics?
While improved, borrowers' final rate and points still unclear
by Jack Guttentag Dec 7
Weeding out mortgage scoundrels
Rules impact borrower costs, dishonest lenders
by Jack Guttentag Nov 30