Mortgage Newsletter (5/16/2012)
Posted in Uncategorized on May 15th, 2012 by Admin – Comments OffDear Mortgage4House.com Readers,
Welcome to the Mortgage Newsletter (5/16/2012). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: Mortgage4House.com.
Mortgage News
Pace of new credit card accounts picked up in 1Q
U.S. credit card users are getting better about making their payments on time, even as banks are increasingly issuing cards to borrowers with less-than-stellar credit. (More)
Federal regulator questions Calif. mortgage bills
The federal government’s main regulator of home loans is objecting to mortgage-related bills in California and says they could end up increasing lending costs and harming the housing market. (More)
Woman Sentenced In Dream Homes Mortgage Scam
A judge has sentenced a District woman to more than two years in prison and ordered her to pay $34 million in restitution for her part in a mortgage fraud scheme. (More)
Residential Capital seeks Chapter 11 protection
The U.S. government is hoping that Monday’s bankruptcy filing by Ally Financial Inc.’s troubled mortgage business will help the company repay its government bailout faster. (More)
Canada’s Housing Market Booms; Experts See Trouble
Housing prices are going through the roof in Canada. The real estate market there is one of the hottest in the developed world. (More)
Editorial: Shady mortgage lenders up to same old tricks
Rules? We don’t need more stinkin’ rules. This, in essence, was how bankers reacted to a plan that would require mortgage lenders to more fully – and more clearly – disclose the fees they charge consumers. (More)
MCAN Mortgage Corporation Reports First Quarter Earnings
MCAN Mortgage Corporation Reports First Quarter Earnings (More)
Mortgage Articles
Mortgage Refinancing – Getting the Best Mortgage Loan Option
‘IRRRL or Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan’ is also called ‘VA Streamline Refinance Loan.’ Veterans can use the IRRRL to refinance their VA mortgage loans. (More)
The SAFE Act Requirements to Obtain a Mortgage Loan Originator License
The Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Mortgage Licensing Act became a law in July of 2008. The SAFE Act requires that the loan originators, who take an application for a residential loan, attain a mortgage … (More)
What Do Mortgage Loan Officer Training Courses Cover?
Mortgage loan officer training courses can cover a wide range of material related to the origination, underwriting and closing processes of residential and commercial loans. Comprehensive training courses will also cover Federal Housing Authority (FHA) … (More)
Mortgage Insurance Protects Bank Forced Repossess Your House Loss
The coverage usually is supplemental to a Mortgagee’s Title Insurance policy, and the premium is customarily paid by the buyer. As with most other types of mortgage, you pay a monthly premium on top of … (More)
When Is a Reverse Mortgage a Good Idea?
A reverse mortgage can help create options. Look to see how it can be helpful to you. (More)
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