Facing foreclosure is an unpleasant situation to be in – particularly around the holiday season. However, some of the largest mortgage lending organizations released a bit of hopeful news to those with homes in foreclosure.
Tag Archives | Foreclosure
Fannie and Freddie Suspend Foreclosures During the Holiday Season
by Krissy Schwab on December 10, 2012 in Mortgage News
Freddie Mac Suspends Evictions in Sandy’s Major Disaster Areas
by Eric Mally on November 14, 2012 in Zing Zone
As you most certainly know – or should know – by now, Hurricane Sandy tore up the east coast like that kid whose mom deactivated his World of Warcraft account. What you might not know is that Freddie Mac found it in the goodness of their heart to suspend evictions and foreclosures in homes secured by Freddie Mac in eligible disaster areas.
Foreclosure Stinks: Protect Your Property Value
by Christine Bilger on July 19, 2012 in Homeowners Tips
If you’re a homeowner, the last thing you want to happen on your block is a foreclosure. When your neighbor’s home is foreclosed, the property values in your neighborhood are sure to take a dive. Here are some steps you can take to protect your property value from your neighbor’s foreclosed home.
Bankruptcy Options and How They Affect Your Mortgage
by Amber Hunt on May 17, 2012 in Credit & Debt, Family Focus, Homeowners Tips, Retirement, Saving, Smart Shopper, Taxes
Bankruptcy is a bummer. No one has ever said “OH MAN! I’m so excited to file bankruptcy! It’s going to make everything so awesome!” That being said, sometimes it needs to be done. If you have explored all of the alternatives and have decided to file bankruptcy, it’s important that you know what your options are and how they will impact your existing mortgage, or your future ability to obtain home loan financing.
Can Turning Foreclosures into Rentals Help the Housing Market?
by Gabriela Islas on January 27, 2012 in Home Buying, Home Sales
Federal officials are hoping to launch a pilot program allowing investors purchase foreclosed homes in bulk. Some argue that this could help the housing market recover by turning abandoned houses into occupied homes. On the other hand, there are some that say this program could actually hurt the market even more. Do you think this type of programs can help or hurt the housing market?
Housing Market Expected To Dip Further
by Eric Mally on October 31, 2011 in Economic Analysis, Home Sales
The housing market is expected to hit the rock bottom that has been talked about for the past few years in June 2012 according to analysts.
U.S. Home Refinance Program Unveiled
by Eric Mally on October 24, 2011 in Mortgage Updates and Changes, Refinance Mortgage
President Barack Obama is scheduled to announce new refinancing regulations to help those whose homes are valued less than their mortgage.
Tougher Mortgage Standards On The Way: How Will You Be Affected?
by Eric Mally on October 21, 2011 in Economic Analysis, Mortgage Rates
Two months from now, Freddie and Fannie will be implementing new, more rigid standards for mortgage rate regulation. Will you be affected?
Mortgage Employment On The Rise After 2,000 Jobs Lost Earlier This Year
by Jonathan Slappey on September 8, 2011 in Economic Analysis
More than 2,000 mortgage jobs have been lost this year according 2011 second-quarter reports. However, a recent refinance wave may help numbers pick back up.

Your Rights After Foreclosure
by Jonathan Slappey on August 24, 2011 in Homeowners Tips, Trends
Do you know your rights after foreclosure? Learn the rights of both the borrower who lost the home to foreclosure and the buyer of the foreclosed property.
