Category Archives: Mortgage Guidelines

Mortgage Standards Stop Tightening; Lending Soon To Loosen?

As another signal of an improving U.S. economy, the nation’s biggest banks have started to loosen mortgage lending standards. Continue reading

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FHA To Change Its Mortgage Insurance Premium Schedule Monday, June 11, 2012

Beginning Monday, June 11, the FHA is changing its mortgage insurance premium schedule for the second time this year. Continue reading

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Reverse Mortgages : Pros And Cons

A reverse mortgage is exactly what it sounds like — a mortgage in reverse. Here’s some analysis on the program and how it could work for you. Continue reading

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Mortgage Guidelines Resume Tightening Nationwide

Despite an improving U.S. economy, the nation’s banks remain cautious about what they will lend, and to whom. Continue reading

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FHA Mortgage Insurance Premiums Increasing April 9, 2012

Planning to use an FHA-backed mortgage for your next home loan? You might want to get your application in gear today. Continue reading

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Loans For Underwater Homeowners : HARP 2.0 Now Available

The new, revamped HARP program is now available. It was officially released Saturday, March 17, 2012 by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Continue reading

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