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NAHB official: Proceed cautiously with FHA reform effortsAny attempts to reform the Federal Housing Administration need to ensure that the changes made don't affect borrowers' ability to access affordable home loans, according to leading official from the National Association of Home Builders.April 15th, 2013 4:16am
Texas once again one of the nation's most popular destinations for relocatingWhether it's because of the favorable employment conditions, warm weather or Southern hospitality, Texas had some of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas last year.April 9th, 2013 3:57am
Real estate tours, offers rise in MarchAccording to the technology-powered real estate broker, the number of people who went on tours of a home that was for sale jumped 9 percent in March from February. At this time last year, the increase was just 4 percent.April 8th, 2013 4:15am
Loan application volume slips in February's final full weekMortgage activity wasn't quite as robust as it's been in the past on a national level, as a new report indicates that fewer applications were submitted recently.February 28th, 2013 4:10am
Mortgage delinquencies tumbleMore homeowners are showing that they have the financial wherewithal to afford their home loans, recent data suggests.February 13th, 2013 4:29am
Senators call for swift action on Responsible Homeowner Refinancing ActActing on initiatives taken in the previous session of Congress, Sens. Robert Menendez of New Jersey and Barbara Boxer of California recently reintroduced legislation that has the potential to help millions of homeowners refinance at today's historically February 12th, 2013 4:26am
Credit scores improving among consumers in major metropolitan areasMore people are seeing their credit scores rise, as recent data indicates that fewer people are in subprime credit score territory.February 1st, 2013 4:34am
Texans well pleased with insurersThough few relish the idea of reaching out to their insurance provider, when they do, many people in Houston homes couldn't be happier with the services rendered, a new survey finds.January 29th, 2013 1:42am
Fixed mortgage rates provide many affordable optionsHouston home prices have gained considerable upward momentum so far this year, though a recent drop in fixed mortgage rates could make the prospect of purchasing real estate in the city very affordable.October 8th, 2012 10:11am
Rising home equity gives households more optionsRising Houston home prices are good for a number of reasons.October 1st, 2012 10:57am
Houston property taxes could stay the sameA number of Houston households continue to worry how they plan to pay for additional housing expenses, including property taxes, but these families can rest easy.September 26th, 2012 12:00pm
More borrowers stay on top of mortgage paymentsAs a greater number of borrowers got a handle on their finances in August, mortgage delinquency and foreclosure rates declined significantlySeptember 25th, 2012 10:32am
New bill may have lenders eyeing energy billsA new piece of legislation may force lenders to factor in a borrower's anticipated energy costs when underwriting a government-backed mortgage.October 19th, 2011 10:12am
New foreclosure regulations to keep Houston homeowners informedNew mortgage standards for major lenders are due to take effect starting January 2012, Marketwatch reports.October 17th, 2011 10:15am
Former senior advisor Axelrod calls for mortgage finance fixCreating a fairer mortgage system and repairing the housing market will ease the frustration the country has with Wall Street, former senior adviser to President Obama, David Axelrod told the Mortgage Bankers Association.October 11th, 2011 10:01am
Government reducing role in mortgage industryThe US government recently began to pullback the assistance it has been providing to the mortgage market to see if private lenders can pick up the slack, reports The Wall Street Journal.October 10th, 2011 10:13am
Report: Significant number of prime mortgage borrowers have negative equityA recent report from Fitch Ratings revealed that a significant number of prime mortgage borrowers nationwide are experiencing troubles with their loan.October 7th, 2011 6:22am
Mortgage application volume increases, reports MBAThe Mortgage Bankers Association's most recent Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey showed a significant increase in home loan submissions, as more borrowers attempted to refinance their loans.September 30th, 2011 3:44am
Fixed-rate mortgages remain at or near historic lowsFreddie Mac's most recent Primary Mortgage Market Survey revealed that mortgage rates continued to remain close to historic lows for the second-straight week, which may prompt more potential homeowners into action.September 23rd, 2011 6:40am
MBA: Mortgage application volume up as refinancings increaseThe Mortgage Bankers Association's Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending September 16 revealed the volume of home loan submissions increased as more homeowners attempted to refinance their mortgages.September 23rd, 2011 6:38am
Mortgage delinquencies down, foreclosures steady in AugustA recent report from Lender Processing Services may serve as a point of optimism for the national real estate market, which has been marred by distressed properties and late mortgage payments in recent months.September 22nd, 2011 4:45am
CoreLogic: National underwater mortgage total decreasesAccording to CoreLogic's most recent release, the nation's total number of underwater mortgages declined slightly during the second quarter. However, the volume is still high by historic standards.September 14th, 2011 6:55am
MBA: Mortgage application volume decreases after surgeThe Mortgage Bankers Association recently revealed that the number of home loan applications filed during the week ending September 2 decreased from the previous week.September 8th, 2011 5:33am
MBA: Mortgage application volume declinesIn its weekly report, the Mortgage Bankers Association revealed the total volume of home loan applications declined during the week ending August 19, as its Purchase Index fell to its lowest level in 15 years.August 30th, 2011 5:15am
MBA: Mortgage delinquencies slightly up during second quarterAccording to a recent report from the Mortgage Bankers Association, the national volume of homeowners behind on their mortgage payments slightly increased during the second quarter.August 25th, 2011 3:37am