Mortgage Madness 2013
(Please click here for the large, legible version) As an ode to the NCAA tournament, or “March Madness” as it’s commonly known, I woke up… Read More »Mortgage Madness 2013
Nearly Half of All Underwater Private-Label Mortgages Modified
For months, I’ve been banging on about the lack of a refinance program for private-label mortgages, those not backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.… Read More »Nearly Half of All Underwater Private-Label Mortgages Modified
Study Claims Mortgage Default Risk Lower on Energy Efficient Homes
Do you live in a “green” house? If so, you might be a better mortgage borrower, whether you realize it or not. A new study… Read More »Study Claims Mortgage Default Risk Lower on Energy Efficient Homes
Home Prices Expected to Rise 22% Through 2017
A huge panel of economists from banks, universities, and investment and research firms weighed in on the direction of U.S. home prices over the next… Read More »Home Prices Expected to Rise 22% Through 2017
Preparing Yourself for the Sellers Market
Whether you like it or not, the buyer’s market of the past couple years or so has come to an abrupt end. Now, sellers have… Read More »Preparing Yourself for the Sellers Market
Beginning of the End for Fannie and Freddie?
There have long been stirrings of a potential Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac merger, or the outright dissolution of the under-fire companies ever since they… Read More »Beginning of the End for Fannie and Freddie?
HomeSteps Review: Freddie Mac Homes for Sale
In case you weren’t aware, Freddie Mac, along with sister Fannie Mae, acquired a ton of real estate as a result of the ongoing mortgage… Read More »HomeSteps Review: Freddie Mac Homes for Sale
Detailing the FHA’s New Annual Mortgage Insurance Premium Structure
Over the next few months, the FHA will make a number of substantial revisions to its annual mortgage insurance premium structure. This is in addition… Read More »Detailing the FHA’s New Annual Mortgage Insurance Premium Structure
Nearly 20% of Vegas Borrowers Owe More Than Double Their Home’s Worth
While the good news about housing keeps flooding in, one piece of negative data jumped out at me today. The latest Zillow Negative Equity Report… Read More »Nearly 20% of Vegas Borrowers Owe More Than Double Their Home’s Worth
New Mortgage Rules Eliminate 60% of Today’s Loans
A pair of sweeping mortgage rules is expected to eliminate roughly 60% of today’s mortgages, according to a new analysis from CoreLogic. The so-called Qualified… Read More »New Mortgage Rules Eliminate 60% of Today’s Loans