Ken Harney
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Appraisal 'adjustments' can cause troubleNov 06, 2015 12:00 am - WASHINGTON - Whether you're a homebuyer, seller or looking to refinance, you probably know the crucial importance of appraisals: They can limit the amount of mortgage mo...
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Critics say FHA's condo financing rules are unfairOct 30, 2015 1:00 am - Democrats and Republicans on Capitol Hill don't agree on much lately. But a bipartisan coalition of 56 House members has come together to file a protest about a housing ...
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Crackdown coming on realty referral dealsOct 23, 2015 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - Homebuyers usually don't have a clue about the existence of under-the-table marketing kickback deals, and they can end up paying hundreds or thousands of do...
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Home buyers pay price for new rulesOct 16, 2015 6:00 am - WASHINGTON - It's barely been two weeks since the nationwide changeover in mortgage and settlement procedures took effect, but the early results are trickling in: Lender...
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Upfront insurance to cover down paymentOct 09, 2015 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - When you put down thousands of dollars to purchase a home, you're taking a potentially serious financial risk: You could lose some or all of that money if t...
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Homeowners cash in on equity boomOct 02, 2015 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - Americans are tapping into their home equity at a pace not seen since the housing bubble aftermath nearly a decade ago, but here's a key question: Is all th...
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Many homeowners reap equity boost as prices riseSep 25, 2015 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - Feeling just a little bit richer lately despite the roller coaster swings in the stock market and your IRA and 401(k) balances? Maybe. Maybe not. But if you...
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Student debt can put a house out of reachSep 18, 2015 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - Heads up for millennials and first-time home shoppers carrying student debt: New rules could make it tougher to qualify for a low down payment Federal Housi...
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Are lenders cherry-picking higher FICO scores?Sep 11, 2015 1:00 am - WASHINGTON -Everybody knows how important credit scores are to obtaining a home mortgage. But are lenders lately playing a numbers game with consumers claiming they're w...
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FHA opens window to more borrowersAug 27, 2015 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON - If you've got a low FICO credit score but believe you can handle monthly mortgage payments instead of rent, here's some potentially good news: The governmen...