This video reviews the rules regarding protections of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, including what discriminatory behavior is prohibited. More information about this topic is available @ firsttuesdayjournal.com. More...
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Where are mortgage rates now? Check out our weekly interest rate update to track the latest market rates.
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The Mortgage Bankers Association wants to see changes at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
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Zillow and Redfin expand their services in California.
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One-in-three potential homebuyers think a 20% down payment is required.
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Independent mortgage brokers reported net losses in Q4 2018.
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National mortgage volume turned in a mixed performance in 2018.
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How does the controversial sanctuary state law help California real estate agents?
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Zabriskie v. Federal National Mortgage Association Facts: A homeowner defaults on their mortgage...
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The number of VA-guaranteed mortgages spiked during the 2008 recession and have only grown in popularity.
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This chart compares the costs and benefits of default insurance demanded by lenders on mortgages with LTVs exceeding 80%, and suggests the optimal financing path for homebuyers.
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Information privacy rules will soon change for some California mortgage lenders thanks to a sweeping new law.
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The negative equity trend will continue to follow home price movement in the coming years.
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California’s Buyer Purchasing Power Index was positive 1.2 in Q1 2019.
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As refinances slow, mortgage originators are getting nervous.
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The trend for state-licensed MLOs is up.
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This video reviews the rules governing appraiser independence under the Truth-in-Lending Act, including prohibitions of conflicts of interest and deliberately inaccurate evaluations.
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Underwater homes rose for the first time since 2009 in California at the end of 2018.
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Residential vacancy rates are low in 2017.
Read MoreThis video reviews the Privacy of Consumer Financial Information, including the rules controlling the sharing of a mortgage applicant’s or borrower’s sensitive personal information.
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