The National Consumers League has announced the launch of MortgageTown, a website aimed at helping prospective buyers understand the risks and benefits of homeownership. MortgageTown explains "nine essential steps" to financing a home, advising consumers on choosing the right loan, closing on a home, protecting themselves from fraud and predatory lenders, and preventing foreclosure. "MortgageTown is a user-friendly and reliable source where consumers can become better versed in the process of getting a mortgage and what pitfalls to avoid as they head down that road," said NCL executive director Sally Greenberg. The new website can be found online at http://www.mortgaetown.org.
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Foreclosure rates were highest in the region, and nationwide, completed repossessions also saw a significant jump, according to Attom.
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Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh framed the central bank's move to increase interest rates as a moderate adjustment to rapid economic growth during his post-Federal Open Market Committee press conference.
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The market initially showed relief after the initial confirmation of an anticipated inflation-fighting hike but discussion of a future raise renewed concern.
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While the early adopters of these market expansions set their new limits at $845,000, Pennymac is going up to $850,000 and UMW to $847,440 for one-unit homes.
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State agencies supervise about 79% of U.S. banks. Their umbrella group just published the questions, documents and risk tiers examiners may use.
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Commercial banks have increasingly tapped the Federal Home Loan Bank System for liquidity as rising Treasury yields have made the market for deposits more competitive.
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