FHA Mortgage Insurance Goes Discount
Mar 20th
Discounted FHA mortgage insurance will soon be here, at least for some homeowners. Borrowers with older FHA loans are about to get access to a new program that could save them big money. More >
‘Forced’ Home Insurance Policies Face New Scrutiny
Mar 19th
Home buyers take out homeowners’ insurance policies to protect the value of their home and personal property in the event of a burglary or a natural disaster. More >
Mortgage execs charged with accounting fraud
Mar 13th
The Securities and Exchange Commission announced charges Tuesday against three senior executives from the now-defunct Thornburg Mortgage, accusing them of fraudulently overstating the company’s income by over $400 million ahead of its bankruptcy. More >
Building a better health insurance exchange
Mar 12th
It’s no exaggeration to describe the health insurance exchanges as the health reform law’s backbone: For the 32 million Americans expected to gain health insurance, these state-based, marketplaces will likely be their first point of contact with the Affordable Care Act. More >
FHA Lowers Mortgage Insurance Premiums for Home Ref
Mar 6th
The Federal Housing Administration will lower mortgage insurance premiums for borrowers who refinance their loans as part of President Barack Obama’s plan to improve the housing market. More >
Wells Fargo, Goldman face SEC scrutiny on mortgage deals
Feb 28th
Wells Fargo and Goldman Sachs Group said Tuesday they may face federal enforcement action by the Securities and Exchange Commission related to mortgage-backed securities. More >
American Safety Ins Holdings Provides Outlook On Q4
Feb 21st
American Safety Insurance Holdings, Ltd. (ASI) announced that its fourth quarter results will reflect after-tax losses attributable to catastrophes and reserve strengthening of approximately $12.0 million in the aggregate, or $1.16 per share. More >
FHA a beneficiary in mortgage settlement
Feb 14th
