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...
Source: CNBC — Mortgage rates appear to be stuck in a holding pattern, giving borrowers no particular incentive to act, especially on refinances. Total mortgage application volume fell 1.9% last week compared with the previous week, according to the Mortgage...
Source: Stuff — Covid-19 is the reason Ajit Saini became a real estate agent and new Real Estate Authority figures show he is not alone. A record number of people joined the industry last year. Saini, 42, had worked in sales for a large furniture company for...
Source: Business Wire — NAMB President Kimber White and SRE.com President John G. Stevens, who is also a former president of that organization, have announced a partnership that will provide a new member benefit aimed at preparing loan originators to compete...
Source: Financial Express — Here are a few pointers that could help you make a rough estimate of the actual cost of buying a house with a help of a home loan. Many consider owning a home to be one of the biggest financial goals of a lifetime. A home not just...
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 3-7
