Lenders Delay Evictions – Borrowers live rent free

Zaida Patel — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:03:31 +0000

Los Angeles Times

Many borrowers in default stay put as lenders delay evictions
Despite being months behind, many strapped residents are hanging on to their homes, essentially living rent-free. Pressure on banks to modify loans and a glut of inventory are driving the trend.

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New Loan Fees for Homebuyers

Zaida Patel — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 19:28:45 +0000

SF Chronicle

Beginning April 1, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will increase mandatory fees and toughen credit-score and down-payment rules.

Under the new guidelines, applicants will be charged more for down payments of less than 30 percent. Home buyers with FICO scores between 700 and 720 will pay an extra three-quarters of a point. Applicants who purchase a condominium and do not have a 25 percent down payment also will pay a three-quarter point add-on penalty, regardless of their FICO score, for purchasing a condominium instead of a single-family home.

The two Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) said the additional fees are to counter higher risks and losses associated with certain loan products, buyer equity stakes, and credit scores.

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Lenders Delay Evictions – Borrowers live rent free

New Loan Fees for Homebuyers