Home Mortgage

The fear now is that once the Fed bumps interest rates higher and mortgage rates follow suit banks will lower their lending standards to offset the higher costs of borrowing and attract customers.

The refinancing boom that followed the drop in interest rates was a big revenue booster for banks. But clearly, the party is over. 

The second-largest U.S. bank, reported a huge increase in fourth-quarter profits, driven by a steep fall in provisions to cover bad loans.

Bank of America settled all claims with Freddie Mac arising from residential mortgages sold to the government-backed housing agency through 2009.

A new analysis suggests ratings firm S&P may have gone back to its pre-crisis ways faster than its peers.

The banking giant once again threatened to put its litigation-riddled mortgage unit into bankruptcy.

BofA will pay MBIA $1.6 billion to to settle a long legal battle over mortgage putbacks. As part of the agreement the banking giant will also glean the ability to buy 4.9% of MBIA. 

After being underwater on our mortgage for at least five years, we pulled the trigger and in 2014 we'll be out.

All is not well in the land of homebuilders. The National Association of Realtors® pending home sales index fell 2.3% to a seasonally adjusted reading of 106.8 in September, down from 109.3 in August.

With the recent appreciation in home prices, this spring might be a good time to sell your home. But which is the smarter way to do it, hire a real estate agent or list it yourself?

Buying or selling a home means major planning. Follow our strategy for the best results.

Timing is key when determining if you owe past HOA dues after an eviction.

Calculating how much home you can afford can be difficult and feel overwhelming.

A prison and a psychiatric hospital are close by. Will that affect price?

Foreclosure activity is down year-over-year, but the 15% month-over-month increase in foreclosure filings is the biggest monthly jump since March 2010

Photos are a crucial element when marketing a home to sell and play a significant role in the digital home search.

The seller accepted an offer but didn't sign it. Is it OK to pursue higher bids?

A home is a product and it should be marketed as such, says one stager.

Upfront research can save you a lot of time and headaches.

It’s essential to have the right marketing plan, pricing strategy and real estate agent.