Real Estate Finance

Freddie Mac tests manufactured housing financing program

by Oscar Alvarez | Jan 29, 2019

Low- and moderate-income homebuyers now have more financing options when buying a manufactured home.

Today’s consumer price index change: tomorrow’s residential rents

by ft Editorial Staff | Jan 29, 2019

The consumer price index is a useful tool for real estate agents – if you know how to use it.

A case for the ARM in 2019

by Carrie B. Reyes | Jan 28, 2019

ARMs can be a dangerous choice for homebuyers with little investment experience. But rising FRM rates and the prospect of future rate movement make ARMs an attractive option in 2019.

May a lender prevent a homeowner from curing a mortgage default outside of a mortgage modification?

by Oscar Alvarez | Jan 23, 2019

Turner v. Seterus, Inc. Facts: A homeowner experiences financial difficulties after losing their job and obtains a mortgage modification, but still falls behind on their mortgage payments. The lender issues a notice of default (NOD) and a notice of trustee’s sale...

CalVet program eclipsed by VA-guaranteed mortgages

by Oscar Alvarez | Jan 18, 2019

Does the CalVet program provide a good value for veterans?

Same-sex partnerships excluded from property transfer reassessments

by Oscar Alvarez | Jan 15, 2019

Some same-sex couples may reverse their property tax reassessments after a change in ownership.

Is my marketing call TCFAPA compliant?

by ft Editorial Staff | Jan 15, 2019

This video reviews the provisions of the Telemarketing and Consumer Fraud and Abuse Prevention Act and its associated regulation, the Telemarketing Sales Rule.