Foreclosures
How to Make the Most of Your $600 Stimulus Check
If youâve noticed an extra something in your bank account lately â like an extra $600 stimulus check thatâs been sitting idle â you might be wondering: whatâs the best way to use this check and are there any strings attached? Should you spend it all on hand sanitizer, masks, takeout food, and heated bidets? Windfalls […]
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You Can Now Request COVID-Related Mortgage Forbearance for Up to 15 Months
Some good news this morning for homeowners continuing to struggle to make ends meet thanks to COVID-19, which as the name implies has been going on for a while now. The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), which oversees Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, has just announced an extension to the COVID forbearance period, which was [&hellip
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What Is Private Mortgage Insurance?
Youâve spent weeks preparing paperwork for your mortgage application. Now that youâre pre-approved for a loan, itâs time to talk numbers. At first glance of the document detailing the breakdown of your monthly mortgage payments,…
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Borrowers With Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Mortgages Can Get Additional Forbearance, Regulator Says
The Federal Housing Finance Agency is extending the length of time that borrowers can be in a COVID-related forbearance on mortgages back by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
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Your Ultimate List of Federal Program Extensions for 2021
Thereâs no doubt about it: 2020 was a dumpster fire. To help throw some water on the flames, the federal government passed a lot of programs to provide financial assistance for people facing tough times due to the pandemic. The aid is far from comprehensive, but at least it helps plug the leaking holes a […]
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Housing, civil rights groups ask Congress for $25B
A partnership of more than 350 housing and civil rights organizations reached out on Monday to congressional leaders advocating for further relief for homeowners in the next COVID-19 stimulus package.
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IMF: CFPB mortgage servicer complaints drop in Q4
Mortgage servicers received less complaints at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in the fourth quarter of 2020. But for the year, complaints were up. And this follows a promise from the CFPB that it would be keeping a closer watch on the sector.
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Explained: The Adrenaline-Driven Rise to GameStop Stock
GameStop, a dying video game retailer, has blown past epic proportions to the point of hitting all-time highs in the stock market. A few weeks ago, the company (stock trading as ticker: GME) traded around lows of ~$19. As of January 27th, 2021, the GameStop stock has reached an all-time high of $350. Thatâs a… Read More
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Slowing mortgage forbearance improvement sets up recovery challenges
The CARES Act-related forbearances could be âlulling us into a false sense of securityâ as 12-month expirations approach, according to Black Knight.