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As Prices Rise, Banks Repossess More Homes

“Inventory will likely remain below year-ago levels for a while yet, as builders ramp up capacity and sellers wait to squeeze every drop of equity from their home before listing,” Zillow’s chief economist Stan Humphries said in a release. “But … Continue reading

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Rising Rates Scare Borrowers Into Action

Roughly 10 million refinances took place over the past two years, although that may include borrowers who have refinanced more than once, according to Inside Mortgage Finance. From mid-2011 to mid-2012, rates dropped by 100 basis points, making it worthwhile … Continue reading

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Investors Sue Government Over Fannie, Freddie Stock

The lawsuit, filed in U.S. Court of Federal Claims, comes just as a new bill is being drafted in Congress to reform housing finance and potentially liquidate Fannie and Freddie. Sens. Bob Corker (R-TN) and Mark Warner (D-VA) have been … Continue reading

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Big Banks Bet on Jumbo Mortgages Again

As home prices rise, though, the opportunity grows in the jumbo market. Sales of homes priced between $750,000 and $1 million were up 41 percent in April from a year ago, while sales of homes priced below $100,000 were down … Continue reading

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Reverse Mortgages Backfiring on Seniors

Experts argue reverse mortgages often are being used today for all the wrong reasons. Seniors now have less home equity, less savings, and more debt. “This was originally contemplated as something you could draw money from over a long period … Continue reading

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