Mortgages are now easier to obtain than they've been in recent years, yet a quarter of those who apply are turned down.
Concentrations of risky FHA-backed mortgages in poorer neighborhoods are damaging to borrowers and the nation, a researcher says.
Homeowners over 50 are the fastest-growing group facing foreclosure. Widows are vulnerable when their names aren't on the mortgage.
With interest rates on a 15-year loan so low, it's tempting to make the switch. Here's what to consider.
Public outrage erupts in a country where even when you lose your home to foreclosure, you still must pay the mortgage.
Seniors who've gotten reverse mortgages report aggressive sales tactics reminiscent of the subprime mortgage heyday.
The candidates may fear offending banks, and a distracted press just ignores the issue.
'Boomerang buyers' are re-emerging to qualify for mortgages. Ever wonder what it takes?
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