mortgages

Mortgage Rates Seen Below 6% Through 2010

By Luke Mullins - The Home Front - October 14, 2009

The Mortgage Bankers Association has released its forecast for the housing market and economy. more >>

Mortgage Rates Dip Below 5 Percent, Time to Refinance?

By Luke Mullins - The Home Front - October 7, 2009

With home loan costs heading back toward historic lows, more homeowners are applying to refinance. more >>

Reverse Mortgages Ripe for Consumer Abuse?

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - October 6, 2009

Report says product's rising popularity will expose seniors to exploitive sales, marketing tactics. more >>

The Risks and Rewards of Reverse Mortgages

By Luke Mullins - Money - October 2, 2009

Such loans can be a nice tool for seniors who grasp their features and drawbacks. more >>

Fed Moves to Maintain Low Mortgage Rates: 5 Things to Know

By Luke Mullins - The Home Front - September 23, 2009

The central bank will extend its mortgage-bond purchasing program by 3 months. more >>

Jumbo Mortgage Rates Hit 4-Year Lows: 5 Things to Know

By Luke Mullins - The Home Front - September 22, 2009

More banks in the market helps drive rates lower. more >>

Feds Move to Boost Mortgage Modifications: 5 Things to Know

By Luke Mullins - The Home Front - September 9, 2009

Under pressure from the government, mortgage servicers are stepping up modification efforts. more >>

Should You Carry a Mortgage into Retirement?

By Emily Brandon - Money - August 10, 2009

A new study found most people are better off paying down the debt before they retire. more >>

9 Ways to Salvage an Ailing Credit Score

By Luke Mullins - Money - July 20, 2009

Today's mortgage costs are dirt cheap—if you've got the right FICO rating. more >>

Obama's Housing Rescue Expands: 6 Things to Know

By Luke Mullins - The Home Front - July 2, 2009

Under new rules, additional "underwater" borrowers would qualify for help. more >>

Will More Reverse Mortgages Mean More Fraud?

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - July 1, 2009

Abuses are minor but support for stronger consumer safeguards is growing as loans become more popular. more >>

What the Fed's Decision Means for Mortgage Rates

By Luke Mullins - The Home Front - June 24, 2009

The central bank moves to keep its key interest rate at essentially zero. more >>

2010 Home Price and Mortgage Rate Outlook: 5 Things to Know

By Luke Mullins - The Home Front - June 17, 2009

Big-bank economists outline their projections for home prices, mortgage rates, and economic growth. more >>

Is a Reverse Mortgage Right for You?

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - June 17, 2009

Controversial product requires careful study, but federally insured loans may help older homeowners. more >>

Mortgage Rates Head for 6 percent: 5 Reasons They Might Retreat

By Luke Mullins - The Home Front - June 11, 2009

Not everyone thinks the days of 5 percent mortgage rates are history. more >>

7 Simple Steps to a Dirt-Cheap Mortgage

By Luke Mullins - Money - May 28, 2009

How to get today's lowest financing costs for home buying or mortgage refinancing. more >>

Does a Family Loan Make Sense for You?

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - April 16, 2009

Inter-family loans can help lender and borrower, and offer lower rates and customized terms. more >>

Mortgage Rates to Fall Further: 7 Things to Know

By Luke Mullins - Money - March 18, 2009

Here's what you need to know about the Fed's surprise attack on the housing crisis. more >>

I Pay My Mortgage: What's in the Housing Bailout For Me?

By Luke Mullins - Money - March 6, 2009

Even if the housing rescue doesn't lower your mortgage payments, it may still benefit you. more >>

Obama's Loan Modification Plan: 7 Things You Need to Know

By Luke Mullins - Money - March 4, 2009

The White House releases fresh details on its plan to save the housing market. more >>

A Mortgage Securities Fix: Instant Online Financial Data

By Michael Barone - Michael Barone - February 26, 2009

Companies should report all data on mortgage-based securities, in real time. more >>

New Home Buyer Tax Credit: 7 Things You Need to Know

By Luke Mullins - Money - February 26, 2009

How to get up to $8,000 off your home purchase. more >>

Obama Is High in Polls, But Issues Like Mortgage and Auto Crises Help Republicans

By Michael Barone - Michael Barone - February 19, 2009

Reading the polls on Obama, alternative energy, mortgage stimulus and auto bailouts. more >>

The New Rules of Reverse Mortgages

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - February 9, 2009

Federal guarantees make reverse mortgages worth a second look, but careful study is still needed. more >>

8 Simple Steps to a Higher Credit Score

By Luke Mullins - Money - February 6, 2009

How to get the lowest mortgage rates possible. more >>