Mortgages

The FTC announced that mortgage relief companies are now forbidden from charging homeowners upfront fees to modify home loans.

Don't waste money or lose flexibility in your mortgage payment schedule by enrolling in a biweekly mortgage program when you can prepay your mortgage on your own.

The Federal Reserve Board advises troubled homeowners on how to stay ahead of their mortgage.

The Federal Trade Commission advises troubled homeowners to watch out for predatory scams.

Mortgage lenders and homeowners alike can make mistakes leading to inaccurate escrow payments.

Your mortgage company may adjust your escrow payment to ensure that taxes and insurance are properly budgeted for.

Escrow accounts protect the interests of both homeowner and mortgage lender.

More choices can mean more confusion.

The right and wrong reasons to get a loan secured by your home, and predatory tactics to look out for.