Housing Loans

Rick Santorum's Housing Hypocrisy

Mother Jones | Andy Kroll and Tim Murphy | Posted 03.09.2012

Rick Santorum wants the government out of every aspect of Americans' lives—especially the housing market. He pledges to eliminate Fannie Mae and Fre...

Turned Down For A Home Loan Or Apartment Because You're A Mom? Someone Just Broke The Law

Mary Olivella | Posted 08.14.2011

Mary Olivella

When trying to rent or buy a home, everyone should get a fair shake. But many credit-worthy pregnant women and mothers are being denied home loans or rentals solely because they are on maternity leave or have children.

Fed Issues New Mortgage Rules

AP | ALAN ZIBEL | Posted 05.25.2011

WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve is banning mortgage brokers and lenders from reaping bigger fees by steering consumers into more expensive home...