Source: Investopedia — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has announced a new rule to help prevent foreclosures in situations where they can be avoided. The new rule, which went into effect on Aug. 31, requires that most mortgage servicers help...
Source: American Action Forum — Executive Summary The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has suspended restrictions from earlier this year that prevented the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) from purchasing “high-risk” mortgages; it also announced a...
Source: Washington Post — Q: We recently sold our deceased mother’s home in Columbus, Ohio. The house needed quite a bit of work, was structurally sound, and was in a very desirable neighborhood. My siblings and I selected an agent after a couple of interviews,...
Source: Fox Business — If you feel weighed down by your mortgage, you might be anxious to pay it off as soon as possible. So when you find yourself with a little extra money in your budget, you may consider putting it toward your mortgage. Paying extra on your...
Source: Fox Business — As foreclosure moratoriums come to an end, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released a new mortgage servicing rule that took effect Aug. 31 to help prevent foreclosures for borrowers facing delinquency. The rule will...
Source: Washington Post — A good credit score is an essential part of making the transition from renter to homeowner, but establishing a solid credit report can feel out of reach for some consumers. Many prefer not to use credit cards or loans and therefore...
New York State Housing Inventory Records 15th Straight Month of Annual Grow…
