Federal probe into robosigning reaches initial settlement
The federal government has completed its investigation into the robosigning scandal and reached an initial settlement with the banks involved.
Wednesday, April 13th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Applications for mortgage modifications spike with low rates
Mortgage applications have risen recently, though the spike was due to low interest rates spurring interest in mortgage modifications.
Wednesday, March 9th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Mortgage modification programs under fire from Republicans
Federal mortgage modification programs are coming under fire for not working. Congressional Republicans want to cut them and save $38 billion.
Friday, February 25th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
How Can Your Credit Score Be Saved With Something As Simple As A Payday Loan?
Millions of people every year fall short on various bills and lose credit points. Payday loans are a no credit check option that can ease the pain.
Bailout official labels mortgage modification program a failure
Neil Barofsky, the man in charge of overseeing the bailout programs, recently labeled the mortgage modification program complete failure.
Thursday, January 27th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Bank loan modification is more likely to end in default
More people are getting loan mods from banks than through the HAMP program, but people are more likely default on a bank loan modification.
Monday, September 27th, 2010 by By Peter Stone
Is the federal mortgage modification program worth it?
The Federal mortgage modification program has not been that successful. Less than half of participants get their loans modified permanently.
Wednesday, September 15th, 2010 by By Peter Stone
Facts About Installment Loans Everyone Should Know Before Applying Online
Are installment loans online safe and secure? Is applying a big hassle with tons of hoops to jump through? We have the facts you want to know.
Some homebuyer tax credits were low interest loans
Nearly a million people must repay the homebuyer tax credit they filed for. They got low interest loans for getting loans for a home.
Monday, September 13th, 2010 by By Peter Stone
Mortgage applications increase; loan modification falls
Mortgage applications are down 40 percent from a year ago, but they are starting to raise slightly. Most applications are for refinancing.
Wednesday, September 8th, 2010 by By Peter Stone
Even the wealthy need instant money sometimes
A person could think that the middle class suffer more in recessions. Some very wealthy people are actually losing homes to foreclosure.
Saturday, September 4th, 2010 by By Peter Stone
How To Get A Cash Advance Without Providing Collateral or Submitting To A Credit Check
Credit checks can hurt your credit score and providing collateral for a loan is an unneccessary risk which can be avoided.
Mortgages becoming very low interest loans
Mortgage rates are lower than they ever have been. Mortgages are becoming some seriously low interest loans, if you can access the credit.
Thursday, August 26th, 2010 by By Peter Stone
Walking away | The basics of strategic default
Simply walking away from a mortgage, even when you can pay it, can be a very smart -- or very bad -- decision. Learn more here. READ MORE...
Wednesday, June 16th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
Mortgage modification complicated by scofflaw lenders
The government's efforts to help homeowners avoid foreclosure are being complicated by alleged deceptive mortgage lending practices. READ MORE...
Wednesday, June 9th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
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