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March 25, 2013 12:00 AM
Monday Morning Cup of Coffee: No money down mortgages return

HousingWire's Monday Morning Cup of Coffee takes a look at news from the weekend, with more coverage on bigger issues.

NASA Federal Credit Union and Navy Federal Credit Union are offering members mortgages that do not require a down...

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March 24, 2013 06:41 PM
Monday Morning Cup of Coffee: No money down mortgages return

HousingWire's Monday Morning Cup of Coffee takes a look at news from the weekend, with more coverage on bigger issues.

NASA Federal Credit Union and Navy Federal Credit Union are offering members mortgages that do not require a down...

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March 22, 2013 02:56 PM
Congressman Cummings calls for hearing on mortgage servicing complaints

In a letter to Chairman Darrel Issa, Congressman Elijah Cummings requested that the Committee hold a hearing with current acting Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Ed DeMarco and the Inspector General of the FHFA Steve Linick.

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March 22, 2013 02:48 PM
Waters wants stronger laws to govern foreclosure maintenance

Congresswoman Maxine Waters, D-Calif., introduced legislation to prevent the deterioration of neighborhoods filled with foreclosed and abandoned properties. Property preservationists warn the legislation, while well-meaning, may not attack blight as comprehensively as a new law could.

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March 22, 2013 02:37 PM
Waters wants stronger laws to govern foreclosure maintenance

Congresswoman Maxine Waters, D-Calif., introduced legislation to prevent the deterioration of neighborhoods filled with foreclosed and abandoned properties. Property preservationists warn the legislation, while well-meaning, may not attack blight as comprehensively as a new law could.

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March 22, 2013 01:16 PM
Analysts tighten outlook for Fed exit from QE3

The announcement that the Federal Reserve will continue buying $85 billion of monthly assets came as no surprise to the market. And analysts expect little near-term...

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March 22, 2013 10:15 AM
Analysts tighten outlook for Fed exit from QE3

The announcement that the Federal Reserve will continue buying $85 billion of monthly assets came as no surprise to the market. And analysts expect little near-term...

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March 22, 2013 09:59 AM
NY court reverses robosigning ruling against HSBC

An appellate court reversed a New York Supreme Court decision against HSBC ($53.29...

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March 22, 2013 09:47 AM
NY court reverses robosigning ruling against HSBC

An appellate court reversed a New York Supreme Court decision against HSBC ($53.29...

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March 22, 2013 10:00 AM
Nationstar offers senior notes for potential mortgage servicing acquisitions

Nationstar Mortgage Holdings ($42.54 -0.58%) has priced $200 million of senior notes that will be issued for corporate use including future...

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March 21, 2013 04:32 PM
FHFA inspector general examination rattles mortgage servicing

A report from the FHFA Inspector General criticizing servicers and Freddie Mac for their failure to report escalated mortgage...

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March 21, 2013 04:16 PM
FHFA inspector general examination rattles mortgage servicing

A report from the FHFA Inspector General criticizing servicers and Freddie Mac for their failure to report escalated mortgage...

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March 21, 2013 02:57 PM
The time to sell is a waiting game for some

Real estate is always a game of knowing when to make your move.

With that in mind, industry experts suggest move-up buyers remain mindful of how quickly home prices appreciate while riding the current market recovery.

For move-up buyers wanting to wait out rising home prices to...

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March 21, 2013 12:48 PM
FDIC plans sale of failed bank RMBS

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. is set to sell $221.1 million of residential mortgage-backed securities held by failed banks, according to information on...

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March 21, 2013 12:42 PM
FDIC plans sale of failed bank RMBS

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. is set to sell $221.1 million of residential mortgage-backed securities held by failed banks, according to information on...

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