Personal Finance Advice and Commentary

Friday, May 03, 2013 10:41 am
By Holden Lewis · Bankrate.com

Glad tidings about the economy are often bad news for mortgage shoppers, and that’s the case today.

Thursday, April 18, 2013 10:51 am
By Holden Lewis · Bankrate.com

This is what the envelope looks like when you receive a check resulting from the foreclosure settlement between the federal government and more than a dozen big banks.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013 12:13 pm
By Holden Lewis · Bankrate.com

The foreclosure checks bounced.

Thursday, April 11, 2013 4:16 pm
By Holden Lewis · Bankrate.com

The Fed dissed me. And lots of other people, too.

Thursday, April 11, 2013 1:47 pm
By Holden Lewis · Bankrate.com

You have been given a two-year extension to refinance your underwater home under HARP.

Thursday, March 14, 2013 10:49 am
By Holden Lewis · Bankrate.com

The gap between the asking prices for homes and final sales prices narrows as house values continue to climb.

Friday, February 01, 2013 9:22 am
By Holden Lewis · Bankrate.com

Mortgage rates are unlikely to change much in reaction to the January employment report, released this morning.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012 4:34 pm
By Holden Lewis · Bankrate.com

Fannie and Freddie are extending appraisals for those affected by Sandy. Does that mean your lender will, too? Not necessarily.

Tuesday, November 06, 2012 4:48 pm
By Holden Lewis · Bankrate.com

Were you in the middle of a refi when Sandy hit? Be prepared for delays and possibly more inspections.

Monday, November 05, 2012 5:33 pm
By Holden Lewis · Bankrate.com

Fannie, Freddie and the FHA are offering help to homeowners who live in areas where a major disaster has been declared as a result of Sandy.

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