EVIL vs. EVIL – Lenders Battle HOAs

Bryan Ellis Investing Letter – Mortgage lenders in Nevada are fighting homeowners’ associations (HOAs) in the state for their lives – or at least their livelihoods – thanks to a ruling from the Nevada Supreme Court declaring that HOA liens have superiority over...

Mortgage Giants Set to Loosen Lending

WSJ – Fannie Mae , Freddie Mac and mortgage lenders are nearing an agreement that could lower barriers and restrictions on borrowers with weak credit, a move that would expand access to home loans amid the sluggish housing recovery. The move by the...

Social Media Activity Can Affect Your Credit

Most everyone knows that many employers use a job applicant’s social media activity as a hiring tool. But as new lending regulations take effect today, a new article from Fast Company reveals just how important that Facebook profile or Twitter feed can be for loan...

Who Owns the Loans?

Buying a home, whether for investment purposes or as a primary residence, typically involves a mortgage loan of some type – most likely, the 30 year, fixed-rate mortgage recommended by Jason Hartman’s investing strategies. And to get that loan, property buyers...