Kenneth Harney
Mortgage lenders may be easing their standards, but not for everyone
Mortgage lenders may be easing their standards, but not for everyone
Mortgage lenders may be easing their standards for approving loans, but not for everyone.
 
House hunters in many areas are finding it’s no longer a buyer’s market
(The Washington Post, July 27, 2012; 5:50 AM)
 
Study finds that energy-efficient homes often command higher prices
(The Washington Post, July 20, 2012; 6:55 AM)
 
Health-care law’s 3.8 percent surtax will not affect many home sellers
(The Washington Post, July 13, 2012; 6:55 AM)
 
Federal Housing Administration rescinds tough new rules on mortgage applicants
(The Washington Post, June 29, 2012; 6:55 AM)
 
House sales hampered by appraisers who fail to recognize appreciation
(The Washington Post, June 22, 2012; 6:40 AM)
 
Overpriced ‘pinball’ houses bounce buyers over to cheaper properties
(The Washington Post, June 15, 2012; 6:55 AM)
 
FHA may soon further limit how much sellers can contribute at settlements
(The Washington Post, March 8, 2012; 12:12 PM)
 
An alternative to credit scores
(The Washington Post, August 16, 2012; 7:33 PM)
 
Underwater debtors may get tax relief
(The Washington Post, August 10, 2012; 9:47 AM)
 
Federal agencies could induce private lenders to ease restrictions on home loans
(The Washington Post, July 6, 2012; 11:39 AM)
 
Short sellers seeking to avoid foreclosure will get faster replies from banks
(The Washington Post, April 27, 2012; 10:14 PM)
 
Condo sales may become easier if FHA revises rules governing mortgages
(The Washington Post, June 13, 2012; 6:18 PM)
 
To keep their FICO scores up, homebuyers should know the rules of credit reporting
(The Washington Post, June 8, 2012; 3:30 PM)
 
High court says ‘unearned’ fees charged by lenders and other service providers do not violate U.S. law
(The Washington Post, June 1, 2012; 11:21 AM)
 
Mortgage rules prove too strict for some retirees
(The Washington Post, May 25, 2012; 9:39 PM)
 
Energy audit can alert home buyer to problems that could be costly in the long run
(The Washington Post, May 4, 2012; 12:40 PM)
 
Low-ball bidders in many markets learn they can no longer get a steal on a house
(The Washington Post, April 20, 2012; 12:02 AM)
 
New mortgage rule on disputed debts might hamper homebuyers seeking FHA loans
(The Washington Post, April 6, 2012; 2:48 PM)
 
More realty agents report that their home sales are being canceled or postponed
(The Washington Post, March 30, 2012; 3:54 PM)
 
Bank of America hopes underwater homeowners become renters to avoid foreclosure
(The Washington Post, March 23, 2012; 8:34 AM)
 
Check the fine print on FHA refinancings
(The Washington Post, March 16, 2012; 10:23 AM)
 
Loan relief for some underwater borrowers may be stymied by AIG unit’s stance
(The Washington Post, March 2, 2012; 10:10 PM)
 
Distressed homeowners may lose hefty tax break tied to mortgage modifications
(The Washington Post, March 2, 2012; 10:19 PM)
 
Builders try to steer home buyers away from foreclosures
(The Washington Post, February 17, 2012; 10:08 AM)
 
Obama’s refinancing plan contains elements that don’t need approval by Congress
(The Washington Post, February 10, 2012; 4:53 PM)
 
Spending on home renovations now exceeds value of single-family construction
(The Washington Post, February 3, 2012; 2:34 PM)
 
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau scrutinizes appraisals and other realty fees
(The Washington Post, January 27, 2012; 12:55 PM)
 
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac give mortgage servicers power to aid jobless homeowners
(The Washington Post, January 20, 2012; 12:02 PM)
 
As consumer credit scores plunged in 2008-2009, lenders raised their standards
(The Washington Post, January 7, 2012; 12:10 PM)
 
Our post-Iraq obligation
(The Washington Post, January 1, 2012; 7:27 PM)
 
Gloomy ideas about mortgage terms may be deterring qualified people from applying
(The Washington Post, December 23, 2011; 11:11 AM)
 
New FHA loan limits could spur home sales
(The Washington Post, November 28, 2011; 2:56 PM)
 
Flawed real estate appraisals create problems for buyers, sellers, refinancers
(The Washington Post, November 18, 2011; 10:07 AM)
 
Jumbo mortgages may be next in line to default
(The Washington Post, November 11, 2011; 10:06 AM)
 
Audit finds that dead people were among beneficiaries of homebuyer tax credit
(The Washington Post, November 4, 2011; 12:15 PM)
 
Mortgage lenders could soon take homes’ energy costs into account
(The Washington Post, October 28, 2011; 10:35 AM)
 
FHA rules for condo purchases are causing major headaches for buyers and sellers
(The Washington Post, October 21, 2011; 10:40 AM)
 
Borrowing from your retirement plan may avert foreclosure, but be aware of risks
(The Washington Post, October 14, 2011; 1:01 PM)
 
Appraisers get guidelines for setting the value of energy-saving home improvements
(The Washington Post, October 7, 2011; 10:09 AM)
 
Who’s got positive equity? You might be surprised.
(The Washington Post, September 30, 2011; 9:09 AM)
 
20-percent rule for mortgage down payments unlikely in near future
(The Washington Post, September 23, 2011; 12:48 PM)
 
New refinancing options for lower title fees
(The Washington Post, September 16, 2011; 10:29 AM)
 
Is green good for home resale value?
(The Washington Post, August 26, 2011; 9:33 AM)
 
Veterans Affairs mortgage program avoids the pitfalls of other lenders
(The Washington Post, August 19, 2011; 8:20 AM)
 
Mortgage tax deductions may soon be in play
(The Washington Post, August 12, 2011; 10:53 AM)
 
Ocwen Financial offers a lifeline to underwater borrowers
(The Washington Post, August 5, 2011; 9:44 AM)
 
Economic uncertainty leads to canceled home contracts
(The Washington Post, July 29, 2011; 11:12 AM)
 
Cases of alleged real estate kickbacks raise questions about what’s allowed
(The Washington Post, July 22, 2011; 10:09 AM)
 
Banks see opportunity in reduced federal mortgage limits
(The Washington Post, July 8, 2011; 1:38 PM)