September 3, 2010

Fannie Mae to Monitor Loan Servicers

Fannie Mae announced this week that it will begin monitoring all delinquent loans in its portfolios and backed-securities to guarantee that servicers comply with foreclosure time […]
August 23, 2010

The Automatic Stay In Bankruptcy

The instant bankruptcy is filed, for either Chapter 7 or Chapter 13, a protective umbrella called the automatic stay is triggered which protects the debtor and […]
August 20, 2010

Negative Equity Refinance Program

Starting September 7, 2010, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) will offer a new refinance program to qualifying underwater homeowners.  To be able to participate in the […]
August 17, 2010

Changes Ahead to FIRPTA

Before convening on its August break, the House of Representatives passed the Real Estate Jobs and Investment Act of 2010.  The bill advances the real estate […]