FHA: The incredible, shrinking mortgage resource

Is FHA sending its most profitable, lowest-risk customers — homebuyers who have very good to excellent credit — to Fannie and Freddie for their mortgages, thereby losing significant market share? Yes. Are FHA’s multiple and costly hikes to its insurance premiums — and...

Money The Most Important Tips for Mortgage Borrowers in 2014

The clock is ticking for buyers and homeowners who want to grab a low mortgage rate in 2014. But if you stay on top of your game, keep your finances in order and act quickly, you can still grab attractive mortgage deals. These 10 mortgage tips can help you with your...

New mortgage rules may crimp lending, but should build investor trust

While some say new mortgage rules scheduled to take effect on Jan. 10 could crimp lending, the rules are key to building private investors’ confidence in the secondary market, according to a white paper released today by real estate data and technology firm CoreLogic....