Obama is pumping money into states hit the hardest by the mortgage crisis. The Los Angeles Times reports: “Under the new policy, $1.5 billion that had been reserved for the bank bailout will be rerouted to five states that have seen housing prices drop more than 20% since 2006: Nevada, California, Michigan, Florida and Arizona. The money [...] [...more]
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) recently set tough new requirements for they mortgages they back. According to the Edmond Sun the changes include the following: Beginning in the spring, borrowers will be charged an upfront fee of 2.25 percent for mortgage insurance, instead of 1.75 percent. The FHA will ask Congress for permission to raise the about [...] [...more]
If you have a low income and are willing to move to a rural area, you may be able to get a rather amazing deal on a loan. The federal government offers a program called Rural Housing Direct Loans, giving borrowers the opportunity to receive up to 100% financing with mortgage payments determined by their [...] [...more]
Recently, Canada announced tough new standards for anyone seeking a mortgage backed by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. The Calgary Herald reports: “All borrowers will have to demonstrate that they could make the payments on a five-year, fixed-rate mortgage — even if they end up choosing a mortgage such as a variable-rate mortgage, that would result in [...] [...more]
Many borrowers are considering peer-to-peer lending after having frustrating experiences with overly-cautious banks. My Bank Tracker explains: “Because banks are now taking a more cautious position, peer-to-peer (P2P) lending networks have been making headway for both borrowers and lenders. For many prospective borrowers who cannot obtain a loan through traditional methods, P2P loans may be the next [...] [...more]
