Will Americans comment online about banking regulations the way they do about celebrity haircuts? The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau hopes so.
Consumer protections take front seat in proposed rule changes for servicing mortgages.
Even middle-class families can't afford the skyrocketing rents, yet few can get a home loan either.
These loans are complicated and costly. By using them to avoid tough decisions, homeowners are jeopardizing their futures.
If you have to move away for a new job, there are pros and cons to consider about taking on the landlord role.
If you want to save money these days, you have to move into the city. Crazy, but true.
State laws that ensure borrowers' rights slow foreclosures and don't help in the long run, researchers say.
An adjustable-rate loan is good for the Facebook founder, but most borrowers today should prefer a fixed rate.
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