Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac To The Rescue

In the wake of the rampage created by Hurricane Sandy, Freddie Mac has offered to help homeowners whose homes have been damaged or destroyed. The government-controlled mortgage finance giants Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae form the backbone of the mortgage industry. They buy home loans from banks and other lenders,

When Is Form 4506 Used for a Tenant?

Isn’t 4506-T used by lenders to obtain tax return transcripts, you may ask. Well, yes, but it also has a role in the home rental market where 4506-T is used by the landlords before choosing a tenant: income and employment verification. It is crucial to verify a

Is Low Mortgage Rate a Mirage?

Mortgage rates have been hitting record lows for the past few months, but that has not increased the rate of home sales around the nation. Why is that? There are many factors that are obstructing home sales, including bad credit, low income, and the tougher

Foreclosure; the Apple that Leaves a Bad Taste

In times when ‘For Sale’ boards and foreclosed homes are rampant, one often thinks of the expression ‘one rotten apple spoils the whole barrel’. Is it really true in the case of housing market? Well, according to a study conducted by economists from MIT and