Mortgage

Can't refinance? Consider a 'recast' instead

April 27, 2012

Recasting is another way to lower your monthly mortgage payments, but there is one catch.

Could new FHA rules help you refinance?

March 21, 2012

If you are a homeowner with a mortgage insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), you may soon be eligible for an streamline refinance at a lower cost.

Payroll tax deal spares mortgages

February 22, 2012

After mandating higher fees on mortgages with the last payroll tax deal, Congress showed mercy on lenders and borrowers with last week's version.

Will mortgage rates stay low in 2012?

January 18, 2012

Mortgage rates defied predictions by remaining near historic lows throughout last year. But will this last in 2012?

5 money mistakes people make after divorce

January 9, 2012

Financial choices made during and after divorce can impact how well you move forward. Learn how to avoid these common errors.

FHA faces dwindling insurance fund

December 8, 2011

An FHA loan has been the savior of many homeowners, but a shrinking insurance fund could mean problems for the program.

It's (still) a wonderful life: A remake

December 7, 2011

Read how the holiday classic "It's A Wonderful Life" would translate to a modern banking environment--complete with rogue traders and the Occupy movement.

HARP revamp seeks to help underwater borrowers

November 18, 2011

If you are among the nation's estimated 20 million upside-down homeowners, the revised Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) may be playing your song.

FHA refinances: A helping hand to low-equity homeowners

October 19, 2011

Homeowners with little equity may have trouble securing a conventional refinance, but FHA refinance opportunities could be what they need to lower their rate.

The problem with the short-refi program

October 4, 2011

The FHA hasn't produced many deals under this program. Where did it go wrong?

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