Loan Think

Countless instances of unethical mortgage transactions in recent years have motivated government agencies across the country to strengthen the laws that regulate the mortgage industry.

No one should mistake new regulations as a green light to impact loan officers' compensation every time a lock date is missed, but they help.

The district attorneys in three California counties sued over the use of the Transaction Point system.

We're hearing the controversial idea that downpayment assistance can be a financially sound endeavor apparently is not dead.

We're hearing the unlikely duo of counseling and technology may be useful in reducing lender costs in the light of the qualified mortgage.

The relationship between appraisers and lenders can be counterproductive and costly if appraisers end up working with the wrong appraisal management company.

I recently watched a PBS documentary that laid into regulatory officials for not doing more to find executives involved in the massive mortgage-related securities losses taken during the downturn that they could successfully levy criminal charges against.

A coach or mentor can help keep you focused on what you both know are your priorities for 2013.

Probably all homeowners insurance policies provide that, if the house is vacant or unoccupied for a period of time—usually 30 days—and there is a fire or other loss, then the insurer has no liability.

We're hearing that the housing bust isn’t the only thing driving an increase in demand for field services like home inspections and maintenance in recent years.