Pace of those forced from homes continued to rise in the third quarter

Foreclosures have hit hard in the California real estate market, no harder than in Stockton, Calif., which had the highest foreclosure rate in the third quarter, according to data released Wednesday.

Foreclosure rates continued to rise in the third quarter in most of the […]

True, lenders are getting a little testy, but here’s some advice on making it easier to get that home loan you need.
With house prices falling and inventory surging, it might seem that home buyers have it made.
But lending standards have tightened, and even borrowers with good credit, steady employment and cash for a down payment […]

These three numbers could make a big difference in your ability to get a mortgage — and how much you’ll pay.
Lenders look at three things when you apply for a mortgage: credit score, debt-to-income ratio and down payment. “If you’ve got two of the three elements working for you, you’re in good shape to […]