Few consumers will even notice changes in mortgage rules
Lenda plans to expand from California into Oregon and Washington
The Fed has been it since 2008, and now owns $1.7 trillion in home loans
Agreement aims to get investor funding flowing into home loans
Agents can recommend favorite service providers to clients
Weaker euro would benefit buyers paying in dollars, yen and renminbi
What is becoming 'common practice' in some markets may actually be lender fraud
Purchase loan demand at highest level since January
Rising home prices and mortgage rates are not the culprit
Unemployment, down payment requirements keeping pent-up homebuyer demand in check
Insurer is sending its most profitable, lowest-risk customers packing
Borrowers would be better served by simpler forms encouraging them to ask for professional help
ClosingCorp says SmartStart can prevent RESPA violations
LendingTree reports easing of down payment, credit score requirements
Commentary: Brace yourself for next week's Fed meeting and almighty payroll numbers