- Ohio man indicted for $3.6 million mortgage fraud
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A central Ohio man has been indicted on charges of defrauding lenders of $3.6 million in mortgage loans through his real estate company.
Court: Families cannot sue over loan discount fee
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court ruled unanimously Thursday that three families cannot sue a mortgage company for allegedly charging them a loan discount fee without giving them a lower interest rate.
- US mortgage rates for past 52 weeks at a glance
The average U.S. rate for the 30-year fixed mortgage fell to a record low for a fourth straight week. Cheap mortgages have helped boost home sales modestly this year.
- US 30-year mortgage rate falls to record 3.78 pct.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The average U.S. rate for the 30-year fixed mortgage fell to a record low for a fourth straight week. Cheap mortgages have helped boost home sales modestly this year.
- Malloy, Jepsen outline spending of mortgage money
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy and Attorney General George Jepsen say Connecticut's share of a $25 billion mortgage settlement will be spent to improve and expand programs helping distressed homeowners in the state.
- US mortgage rates for past 52 weeks at a glance
Average U.S. rates for 30-year and 15-year fixed mortgages fell this week to record lows for the third straight week. The low rates make it one of the most affordable times in history to buy or refinance.
- Iowa residents catch up on mortgage payments
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Homeowners in Iowa are catching up on their mortgage payments, a trend reflected in a survey released Wednesday that shows delinquencies have fallen to their lowest level since 2008.
- US 30-year mortgage rate falls to record 3.79 pct.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Average U.S. rates for 30-year and 15-year fixed mortgages fell to record lows for the third straight week. The steady decline has made home-buying and refinancing more affordable than ever for those who can qualify.
- Average US rate on 30-year fixed mortgage down to record low of 3.79 pct.; 15-year also record
WASHINGTON (AP) — Average US rate on 30-year fixed mortgage hits record low of 3.79 percent; 15-year also record.
- Ex-lawyer pleads guilty in RI to Ponzi scheme
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A former lawyer from Massachusetts has pleaded guilty to federal charges in Rhode Island that he used the proceeds from mortgages obtained by his clients to run a Ponzi scheme worth nearly $602,000.
