Stories Tagged as
Mortgages
How a mortgage broker is dealing with an ailing market
by
Andie Corban
and Kai Ryssdal
Mar 25, 2020
Los Angeles mortgage broker Vivian Gueler is expecting a drop in the value of real estate.
Homeowners facing lost income from COVID-19 may get mortgage relief
by
Amy Scott
Mar 25, 2020
Renters could also get a break if their landlords seek assistance.
Positive signs for the housing market heading into 2020
Dec 24, 2019
2019 started out on a down note, with 30-year mortgage rates having spiked just below 5%.
Consumer lending is a bright spot for big banks
by
Justin Ho
Oct 17, 2019
Even as retail sales growth is showing signs of stalling, consumers are continuing to borrow.
New rule could hurt home appraisal business
by
Amy Scott
Oct 9, 2019
Some 40% of home sales may no longer require appraisals.
The government is buying up mortgages with climate risk — report
by
Justin Ho
Sep 30, 2019
A new report says banks are selling mortgages at risk of natural disaster-related default to government-backed mortgage giants.
What you need to know about the Trump plan to set Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac free
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Amy Scott
Sep 6, 2019
The White House released its plan to end government stewardship of the companies that control half of all mortgages in the U.S.
For public good, not for profit.
What's next for Fannie and Freddie?
by
Amy Scott
Sep 4, 2019
A Trump administration plan for reform is expected soon.
More people could qualify for mortgages under new rule
by
Samantha Fields
and Amy Scott
Aug 14, 2019
The Federal Housing Finance Agency this week announced a new rule that will open up competition for which score, or scores, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac use.
Why low mortgage rates don’t always mean more home sales
by
Justin Ho
Jun 25, 2019
New home sales are down, even though mortgage rates are down, too. But low mortgages aren't the deciding factor when it comes to buying a home.