A lot of homeowners with underwater mortgages would like to refinance, but they don't qualify for HARP. Do they have other options?
A lot of homeowners with underwater mortgages would like to refinance, but they don't qualify for HARP (the federal Home Affordable Refinance Program). Do they have other options?
The most popular beliefs as to what caused the U.S. mortgage crisis and subsequent economic collapse are wrong, according to a new study by the Boston Fed.
The most popular beliefs as to what caused the U.S. mortgage crisis and subsequent economic collapse are wrong, according to a new study by the Boston Fed.
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New rules to provide consumers with greater protections in dealing with their mortgage servicers have been put forward by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Known as HARP 2.0, the new rules for the government's Home Affordable Refinance Program are designed to make it easier for certain homeowners to refinance their mortgages.
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Some underwater borrowers could see their mortgage balances reduced by an average of $100,000, thanks to an agreement between BofA and government officials.
Only 5 percent of underwater homeowners are likely to qualify for mortgage principal reductions under the recent $25 billion foreclosure abuses settlement.
One of the small comforts for homeowners whose property values have fallen is that property taxes usually go down as well. But you may have to appeal your assessment first.
Will you qualify for a piece of the $26 billion settlement to resolve claims against the nation's five largest mortgage lenders? Here are some of the details.
Recent changes to HARP mean that some 6.7 million homeowners will be eligible to refinance their mortgage to a lower interest rate under the government-backed program.
The White House has made available details of its newest proposal to help underwater homeowners refinance their mortgages to lower interest rates.
There's a widespread perception that you need to put at least 20 percent down to buy a home these days. Fortunately for home buyers, that's just not true.
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Home prices will remain largely unchanged in 2013, despite recent signs of stirring economic activity.
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What can you do if you're getting divorced and need to decide who gets the house -- which has an underwater mortgage?
Homeowners who think they have been wronged through foreclosure proceedings will soon be able to request a third-party review of their case and possibly obtain compensation.
So what do the new changes to the government's Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) mean for you? If you're an underwater homeowner, it could mean a lot.
The flood of documents to be signed at closing is one of the most confusing parts of the mortgage process. How are you supposed to know what you're signing?
Everyone wants to get the lowest possible mortgage rate -- so how do you go about getting it?
A low credit score and lack of income aren't the only things that can keep you from qualifying for a mortgage. Here are five other things that can sink you as well.
Does it make sense to pay down your mortgage in order to be able to refinance at today's super-low rates? Is this a good strategy for homeowners who are underwater?
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You can improve your financial situation with a mortgage refinance -- as long as you pursue this change for the right reasons.
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