As mortgage rates rise, competition to make loans to buyers is expected to heat up
Whether lenders are actually relaxing standards remains subject to debate
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Guaranteed Rate says mortgage originations up 100 percent in 2012
Backers say bill would cut costs for homeowners, boost economy
RESPA, TILA can come into play when doing business on sites like Facebook
NAR's pending home sales index up 19 months in a row
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Center for Responsible Lending: Homeownership helps families build wealth
Commentary: Outstanding mortgages now below $10 trillion for first time since 2005
Lender sees need for HARP program for non-Fannie, Freddie loans
Commentary: Profound budget and spending cuts needed to avoid another recession
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