Ken Harney
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A case for looser credit scoresMay 09, 2014 12:01 am - WASHINGTON - Are lenders' credit-score requirements for home purchasers this spring too high - out of sync with the actual risks of default presented by today's borrower...
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If you' want to buy, it maybe time to get off the sidelinesApr 25, 2014 12:01 am - WASHINGTON - Are you on the home-buying sidelines this spring because you think you won't be able to qualify for a mortgage? Do you know what sort of FICO credit scores ...
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Restoration of home-related tax benefits gets complicatedApr 11, 2014 12:01 am - WASHINGTON - Renewal of important expired federal tax benefits for homeowners took a major step forward last week, but the route to final congressional approval is begin...
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An FHA retreat, with one hitchMar 28, 2014 12:01 am - WASHINGTON - Can you be charged interest on your mortgage even after you've fully paid it off? Can the meter keep running when you owe the bank nothing - your principal ...
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Mortgage debt forgiveness back on tableMar 21, 2014 12:01 am - WASHINGTON - Here's some good news for homeowners worried that Congress will fail again to renew popular tax benefits for use in 2014 - especially those allowing for mor...
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Economy, owners benefit from rebound in home equityMar 14, 2014 12:01 am - WASHINGTON - The economy may be growing at a frustratingly slow pace, but one piece of it is booming: American homeowners' equity holdings - the market value of their ho...
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On homeownership tax breaks, change is in the airMar 06, 2014 11:01 pm - WASHINGTON - You may have heard reports about a major tax reform proposal floated last week by Rep. Dave Camp of Michigan, the chairman of the House Ways and Means Commi...
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Americans again cash in on home equityFeb 27, 2014 11:01 pm - WASHINGTON - One of the mortgage products that contributed to the housing crash is booming again: New home equity credit line borrowings soared by 42 percent in the fina...
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Home deals worth checking outFeb 20, 2014 11:01 pm - WASHINGTON - If you're planning to shop for a home in the coming few weeks, here's an early spring buying season come-on that just might save you some money if you quali...
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A helping hand on mortgages for younger buyersFeb 14, 2014 12:01 am - WASHINGTON - Parents, grandparents and young adults know the problem only too well: Heavy student-debt loads, persistent employment troubles stemming from the recession ...