Fair Isaac — the company behind the most commonly used credit scoring system in the nation — has launched a new website that tells consumers if they qualify for a Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac loan modification under the Obama Administration's plan. The website asks the borrower 15 basic questions about their mortgage including the identity of their servicer. The GSEs launched similar initiatives a few weeks ago. The "Making Home Affordable" effort aims to modify or refinance up to 9 million GSE borrowers who are either underwater on their loans or have little in the way of refi options.
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House Democrats on the Financial Services Committee said the more than 400-page Community Reinvestment Act proposal warrants more time for review, given its sweeping implications for community development and bank lending.
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As tech firms increasingly rely on debt to build out their artificial intelligence buildouts, long-dated U.S. Treasuries are facing heightened competition.
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A judge found United Wholesale Mortgage did not break the law in its handling of the retirement plan, which ex-workers say cost them a collective $1.8 million.
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New enhancements in business purpose lending by lenders and vendors could help originators looking for new business as conforming rates keep rising.
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Chase Home Lending announced a limited-time rate sale, while Citizens Bank and Bank of America are focused on building up affordability programs.
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The compressed timeline could address a key challenge mortgage companies face when considering changing vendors.
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