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Appeals court overturns Marilyn Mosby's mortgage fraud conviction, keeps perjury verdict intact
A federal appeals court has overturned former City State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby's mortgage fraud conviction, but they kept ...
Fannie and Freddie may use new credit scores. Will it help you get a mortgage?
The regulator of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac wants to allow mortgage lenders to use an alternative credit score to FICO for ...
Homeowners can earn new cash-back rewards on mortgage payments soon
Bilt was founded as a startup in 2019 and launched its loyalty reward program in 2021, allowing users to earn cash-back ...
Paying Rent on Time Could Now Help You Get a Mortgage After Key Change at Fannie and Freddie
Effective immediately, Fannie and Freddie will allow mortgage lenders to use VantageScore credit ratings to assess ...
Rent payments could help Americans qualify for a mortgage, FHFA says
Americans facing housing challenges may benefit from new FHFA policy that counts rent payments toward mortgage qualification, ...
Over 30 million homeowners don’t have a mortgage right now. Here’s why that’s a big warning sign about the housing market
High home prices and mortgage rates have made it much harder for Americans—especially first-time buyers—to purchase homes.
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Court overturns ex-state attorney’s mortgage fraud conviction but upholds perjury convictions
A federal appeals court has upheld the perjury convictions of former Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby, but the court ...
Bilt Triples Valuation to $10.8 Billion in Mortgage Push
Bilt Rewards, the platform best known for doling out rewards points for rent payments, more than tripled its valuation to $10 ...
Appeals Court vacates Mosby’s mortgage fraud conviction, upholds perjury charges
A federal appeals court vacated former Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby’s mortgage fraud conviction, while upholding ...
I'm the breadwinner but was recently laid off. The mortgage is now 2 months behind — how do I save the house?
The good news is if you're 60 days late on mortgage payments, you're typically not going to be at serious risk of foreclosure ...