New HARP Guidelines Released
Homeowners can start applying to refinance their underwater mortgages under new HARP…
Articles by Kara Johnson
New HARP Rules Could Boost Underwater Refinancing
If you haven't been able to refinance your underwater mortgage yet, now might be the time…
New Home Sales Cool Off
New home sales declined in February, but remained ahead of their pace for the entirety of…
Mortgages Dominate CFPB Complaints
Mortgages accounted for nearly half of the complaints received by the Consumer Financial…
New Rules to Control Inflated Home Appraisals
For years, appraisers have complained that they're routinely pressured by mortgage…
Poor Math Skills Linked to Mortgage Defaults
Was the subprime mortgage crises caused by poor math skills? A recent study suggests that…
The Trouble with HELOCs
The beautiful and fragrant rose has a dark side-if you're unprepared when you touch the…
Preparing for a Mortgage Refinance
With today's stellar mortgage rates, many people are lining up for a mortgage refinance.…
Understanding and Shopping for Title Insurance
If you buy or refinance a home, you're going to need title insurance. And if you're going…
Getting a mortgage without a credit score gets easier
After taking a year to evaluate Fannie Mae’s new program helping first-time homebuyers…