Opinion
Could a contagion hit real estate? Not now, Inman founder Brad Inman writes. But cavalier lending, greed and bad actors can all wreak havoc on the housing market
Wells Fargo is also out to make home loans to 'underserved' borrowers with scores below 640
New regulations may prevent another bubble, but deprive consumers of options
Lending policies can fuel -- or avert -- housing bubbles
Commentary: Watch for legislation aimed at scaling FHA back to irrelevance
Commentary: Agreement on the real story of the meltdown needed to restore credit
Independents willing to go extra mile to compete with big banks
Center for Responsible Lending: Homeownership helps families build wealth
Commentary: Outstanding mortgages now below $10 trillion for first time since 2005
Execs underreported mortgage giants' exposure to risky loans, SEC alleges
Commentary: Revisionist history of subprime could have lasting impacts
How two high-end coastal markets are coping with recession
Do consumers really know what they're signing?
Think tank: FHA is not supposed to be 'clearinghouse'
Dear Santa: Get rid of prepayment penalty