mortgages

A mortgage loan or, simply, mortgage is used either by purchasers of real property to raise funds to buy real estate, or alternatively by existing property owners to raise funds for any purpose, while putting a lien on the property being mortgaged.

Source: en.wikipedia.org

CFPB Targets Mortgage Servicer ‘Junk Fees’
CFPB Targets Mortgage Servicer ‘Junk Fees’
April 24, 2024  |  CFPB

America’s consumer finance watchdog is targeting “junk fees” in the mortgage industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

READ MORE >
Beeline to Launch Spanish-Language Version of Home Loan Experience
Beeline to Launch Spanish-Language Version of Home Loan Experience
April 22, 2024  |  Consumer Finance

FinTech mortgage lender Beeline will launch a Spanish-language version of its home loan experience on May 1. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

READ MORE >
Equifax Says 85% of Its New Models Built With AI
Equifax Says 85% of Its New Models Built With AI
April 18, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

Consumer credit bureau Equifax said artificial intelligence (AI) is playing an increasing role in its operations.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

READ MORE >
CFPB Could Block Lenders From Charging for Title Insurance
CFPB Could Block Lenders From Charging for Title Insurance
April 10, 2024  |  CFPB

America’s leading consumer watchdog is reportedly weighing a sweeping change to the title insurance industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

READ MORE >
CFPB Monitoring Potential Risk of ‘Discount Points’ Paid by Homebuyers
CFPB Monitoring Potential Risk of ‘Discount Points’ Paid by Homebuyers
April 05, 2024  |  CFPB

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is monitoring the increasing payment of “discount points” by homebuyers and the potential risk this may pose to consumers....

READ MORE >
LoanDepot Invests in Technology to Prepare for Mortgage Industry Rebound
LoanDepot Invests in Technology to Prepare for Mortgage Industry Rebound
March 12, 2024  |  Earnings

LoanDepot is investing in technology as it prepares for a rebound in industrywide mortgage origination volumes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

READ MORE >
48% of Consumers Look Beyond Their Primary Bank for Mortgage Loans
48% of Consumers Look Beyond Their Primary Bank for Mortgage Loans
January 05, 2024  |  Loans

Traditionally, consumers rely on their primary financial institutions (FIs), such as banks or credit unions (CUs), for credit products like credit cards, mortgages, auto loans...

READ MORE >
Gen X Has the Most Debt at 4X Their Disposable Incomes
Gen X Has the Most Debt at 4X Their Disposable Incomes
December 18, 2023  |  Debt

Consumers often feel pressured to maintain a standard of living, which can be difficult in uncertain economic times with higher prices and interest rates. Keeping...

READ MORE >
What Are the Best Tactics to Improve Credit Scores? 
What Are the Best Tactics to Improve Credit Scores? 
November 02, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

Generally speaking, the higher your credit score, the more favorable interest rates and terms you can benefit from when getting a loan.  Get the Full...

READ MORE >