A lot of homeowners with underwater mortgages would like to refinance, but they don't qualify for HARP. Do they have other options?More >>
A lot of homeowners with underwater mortgages would like to refinance, but they don't qualify for HARP (the federal Home Affordable Refinance Program). Do they have other options?More >>
The most popular beliefs as to what caused the U.S. mortgage crisis and subsequent economic collapse are wrong, according to a new study by the Boston Fed.More >>
The most popular beliefs as to what caused the U.S. mortgage crisis and subsequent economic collapse are wrong, according to a new study by the Boston Fed.More >>
Home improvement projects are popular these days, but getting financing for them can be difficult. So what are your options in today's tight credit market?More >>
New rules to provide consumers with greater protections in dealing with their mortgage servicers have been put forward by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.More >>
Known as HARP 2.0, the new rules for the government's Home Affordable Refinance Program are designed to make it easier for certain homeowners to refinance their mortgages.More >>
U.S. home prices fell again in January, dropping to their lowest level since the housing crash occurred, according to the Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices.More >>
Some underwater borrowers could see their mortgage balances reduced by an average of $100,000, thanks to an agreement between BofA and government officials.More >>
Only 5 percent of underwater homeowners are likely to qualify for mortgage principal reductions under the recent $25 billion foreclosure abuses settlement.More >>
Canceled debt is normally taxable, but there are exceptions, one of which is available to homeowners whose mortgage debt was partly or entirely forgiven from 2007-2012.More >>
One of the small comforts for homeowners whose property values have fallen is that property taxes usually go down as well. But you may have to appeal your assessment first.More >>
Will you qualify for a piece of the $26 billion settlement to resolve claims against the nation's five largest mortgage lenders? Here are some of the details.More >>
Recent changes to HARP mean that some 6.7 million homeowners will be eligible to refinance their mortgage to a lower interest rate under the government-backed program.More >>
The White House has made available details of its newest proposal to help underwater homeowners refinance their mortgages to lower interest rates.More >>
There's a widespread perception that you need to put at least 20 percent down to buy a home these days. Fortunately for home buyers, that's just not true.More >>
It is far better to avoid disreputable moving companies before they happen. Doing some research can help you avoid many of the interstate scams run by them.More >>
