HARP 3 Expansion | There are a large number of borrowers who don't qualify for the HARP program. Congress is reviewing a number of proposals to expand...
Mortgage Tax Deduction | Romney introduced the idea of limiting mortgage interest tax deduction. Learn about the types of mortgage tax deductions you ...
Mortgage Disclosure - Taking a Loan | The new proposed CFPB Loan Estimate Form aims to bring you clear information. After making an application compar...
Principal Reductions to HARP, HAMP and Hardest Hit Funds | Due to changes in state regulations and Freddie Mac & Fannie Mae guidelines, principal redu...
Romney Housing Plan | The Romney-Paul team put out a much anticipated housing white paper. As expected, their plan sharply criticized the Obama Admin....
Hardest Hit Fund | 18 states established a foreclosure avoidance program to help unemployed and struggling borrowers get current and also...
APR Mortgage | Using the Annual Percentage Rate for your mortgage can be helpful in comparing offers, but has many limitations. Be sure to include all...
LTV: Loan to Value | Mortgage lenders look at your loan balance and the value of your house to determine your LTV. Learn how to calculate LTV and the ...
Mortgage Basics - Down-payment, Equity, and LTV | Learn about mortgage terms relating to your property's value and how it affects your mortgage loan. ...
Mortgage Basics - Creditworthiness | Learn more about mortgage basics. Lenders evaluate both your willingness to pay an ability to pay. Learn more abo...
Mortgage Basics - Understanding Mortgage Terms | The first in a series of 3 articles about mortgage basics explains key mortgage terms including payme...
Rebuilding American Homeownership | In late July 2012 Sen. Merkley proposed a program for all underwater borrowers. Will it become the new HARP 3 prog...
MyREfi# | The White House initiated a social campaign to gain support fro a HARP 3 mass refinancing plan. The plan requires Congressional action, but....
Prepaid Cards | Prepaid debit cards are becoming a more popular product, especially for teen and collage aged students, offering more budgetary contro...
Mortgage Complaints | The CFPB published a report in July 2012, including data about mortgage complaints. Learn about the major complaints and ways to...