Banks that loan money on property after a lawsuit has been filed may not be able to foreclose on it, the Court of Special Appeals has held.

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There are a few factors used in evaluating the credit risk of small businesses, and it is crucial that small business owners know these factors. ...

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A federal judge in Baltimore won’t step into a dispute between the Maryland Commissioner of Financial Regulation and an online payday lender claiming tribal sovereign immunity.

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When I first meet with a borrower, I typically tell them two things: First, I am not so much your loan officer anymore, but your advocate and tour guide through the loan process. Second, if I do my job correctly, ...

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LOS ANGELES — More U.S. homes entered the foreclosure process in October than in the previous month, with Florida, Pennsylvania and Indiana registering among the largest monthly increases, new data show. Some 77,733 properties received an initial default notice last ...

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In the midst of another mini-refinance boom (thanks to the Greek government — again), Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have announced that they have extended their Home Affordable Refinance Program through the end of 2013. Those good souls at the ...

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NEW YORK — Moody’s Investors Service has lowered Bank of America Corp.’s debt ratings, saying it is now less likely that the U.S. government would step in and prevent the lender from failing in a crisis. The ratings firm said ...

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When it comes to evaluating real estate, there are a wide variety of factors we take into consideration. Condition, location and amenities are all important, but what people usually focus on first is the price. However, price can be expressed ...

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What is the American Dream? For many, the fulfillment of the American Dream is homeownership. To that end, a healthy and accessible primary mortgage market is vital to the success of that dream. And an efficient secondary mortgage market is ...

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LOS ANGELES — The number of U.S. homeowners who were put on notice for being behind on their mortgage payments fell in May to the lowest level since 2006, the result of a slowing housing market and lingering delays in ...

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