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.
Home improvement projects are popular these days, but getting financing for them can be difficult. So what are your options in today's tight credit market?
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.
U.S. home prices fell again in January, dropping to their lowest level since the housing crash occurred, according to the Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices.
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.
Canceled debt is normally taxable, but there are exceptions, one of which is available to homeowners whose mortgage debt was partly or entirely forgiven from 2007-2012.
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.
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.
It is far better to avoid disreputable moving companies before they happen. Doing some research can help you avoid many of the interstate scams run by them.
