Finance & Mortgage
'US Housing Markets with Stronger Economies Improving Faster, Freddie Mac
'Study Reveals How Religion Affects Home Values
'US Mortgage Rates Hold Steady at Record Lows
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A study conducted by Fannie Mae, the government-backed lending giant, found that immigrant Americans tackled the housing crisis better than native-born Americans. -
'Negative Equity Rates Fall in Second Quarter, Zillow
Fewer homeowners were underwater in the second quarter of 2014 marking the ninth consecutive quarter of declining negative equity, according to Zillow's latest negative equity report. -
'US Home Price Growth Falls in June - S&P/Case-Shiller Index
The rate of home price growth in the U.S. decelerated in June marking the slowest pace of increases on a year-over-year basis, according to the latest housing data released by the S&P/Case-Shiller. -
'Freddie Mac Explains Why Mortgage Applications are Low
Experts at Freddie Mac, the government lending giant, say there are three main reasons for a slide in mortgage application despite rates at their lowest in 2014. -
'US Mortgage Rates Fall for Second Consecutive Week
Fixed mortgage rates in the U.S. inched down for the second consecutive week reaching new lows, according to Freddie Mac’s weekly primary mortgage market survey. -
'Bank of America and US Justice Department Finally Settle Faulty Mortgage Lawsuit for $16.65 Billion
Bank of America and the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) announced Thursday that they have reached an agreement where the bank will pay $16.65 billion in penalties and consumer relief for selling shoddy mortgages that led to the financial downturn in 2007. -
'US All-Cash Home Sales Takes a Hit in Second Quarter, RealtyTrac
All-cash home sales in the U.S. declined in the second quarter of 2014, reaching its lowest level in three years as big players failed to find dream properties in the country, according to RealtyTrac's latest property report. -
'Weaker Credit Scores Up Insurance Cost for Homeowners, Study
A poor credit score doesn't just make it difficult to qualify for a mortgage loan, but also raises home insurance costs for owners, a new study has found. -
'China Home Prices Fall For Third Consecutive Month
Home prices in China fell for the third straight month in July as developers reduced property prices to boost a weak demand. -
'US Mortgage Rates Reach 2014 Low – Freddie Mac Survey
Mortgage rates in the United States slid to reach their lowest in 2014 this week as lighter economic reports pushed bond yields lower, according to Freddie Mac, the government-backed lending giant’s, latest weekly mortgage survey. -
'US Home Price Growth Slow in Second Quarter, NAR Report
The rate at which home prices in the U.S. grew in the second quarter of 2014 was relatively sluggish, according to a latest report by the National Association of Realtors. -
'Paying Rent on Time Can Boost Credit Scores – Study
A new study conducted by Experian RentBureau, a subset of Experian - global information service company, found that a good rental payment history can impact the renter's credit scores positively; thus, enhancing their chances of qualifying for a mortgage loan.
