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Mortgage Financing Increases While Distressed Sales Fall

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Mortgage Financing Increases While Distressed Sales Fall: Survey The popularity of FHA mortgages is slowing down, while the use of mortgage financing is growing overall, according to the Campbell/Inside Mortgage Finance HousingPulse Tracking Survey. “Conventional mortgages are making a comeback while FHA mortgages are not,” said Thomas Popik, research director for Campbell Surveys. “Reasons for …

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Timeline Requirements Set for Short Sales

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Beginning June 15, real estate agents working with distressed homeowners whose loans are backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac should expect to receive a decision on a short sale offer within 30-60 days. The GSEs issued new guidelines Tuesday that fall under the Servicing Alignment Initiative rolled out last fall and aim to bring …

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International buyers in U.S. real estate markets

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10 U.S. real estate markets drawing international buyers Inman News report features data trends, analysis, commentary on popular areas By Inman News Affluent international buyers, attracted by fire-sale prices, are snapping up real estate in some U.S. markets. In a report released today, Inman News identifies 10 markets where public records indicate foreign buyers make …

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Federal refinance plan in the works for underwater borrowers?

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It looks as if a federal plan is in the works to help underwater borrowers with mortgages not backed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac.  The proposal, outlined in President Obama’s State of the Union address, would help millions of homeowners in America.  Borrowers would need a minimum credit score of 580 to be eligible.  …

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