mortgage

Federal and state authorities have reached an agreement with big banks on abusive foreclosure practices. What does this mean for states like Maryland?

The new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is trying to reduce mortgage paperwork by combining disclosure forms.

The head of JPMorgan Chase said Wednesday that banks would not consider writing down mortgages for homeowners who can't make payments, an idea at the center of talks aimed at fixing the mortgage mess.

State attorneys general have launched talks with big banks accused of illegally foreclosing on homeowners with the hopes of reaching a deal that could result in more mortgage modifications, a top negotiator said Monday.

The idea is to gradually wind down government-sponsored mortgage re-packagers, which means consumers will pay more for home loans.

An effort to make online mortgage shopping easier, the value of a degree from an "elite" college and other consumer-focused items from Monday's Times.

In a new book, a University of Arizona law professor, Brent White, offers guidelines on when it does, and does not, make sense for underwater homeowners to walk away from their homes.

Even if the spreadsheet tells you to buy stock instead of paying off the mortgage, that may not be the best emotional decision.

Advice for holiday job seekers, why it may be harder to get a mortgage and other consumer-focused items from Monday's Times.

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