Kenneth Harney
FHA may soon further limit how much sellers can contribute at settlements
Federal Housing Administration may soon further limit how much sellers can contribute at settlements.
 
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)
 
Condo sales may become easier if FHA revises rules governing mortgages
(The Washington Post, May 18, 2012; 3:29 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)
 
Short sellers seeking to avoid foreclosure will get faster replies from banks
(The Washington Post, April 27, 2012; 10:14 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)
 
Banks’ inequity in home-equity loans
(The Washington Post, July 15, 2011; 2:51 PM)
 
Home warranty fees coming under scrutiny
(The Washington Post, July 1, 2011; 8:19 AM)
 
Foreclosures for sale, all homes sold as is
(The Washington Post, June 24, 2011; 11:21 AM)
 
Debts that unsettle the score
(The Washington Post, June 17, 2011; 10:48 PM)
 
Pregnancy, maternity leave vex lenders
(The Washington Post, June 9, 2011; 10:00 PM)
 
Lenders, home sellers shortchanged in short-sale scam
(The Washington Post, June 3, 2011; 10:10 PM)
 
Adm. Blair’s wise ideas on spy agencies
(The Washington Post, May 28, 2011; 6:58 PM)
 
Treasury inspector general highlights problems at IRS with homeowner tax credits
(The Washington Post, May 27, 2011; 8:44 PM)
 
Consumers trending to shorter-term mortgages
(The Washington Post, May 20, 2011; 12:46 PM)
 
Building blocks to restoring credit
(The Washington Post, May 13, 2011; 11:19 AM)
 
More home buyers should put faith in good-faith estimate
(The Washington Post, May 6, 2011; 10:53 AM)