Investor's Business Daily (06/20/08) P. A8; Doler, Kathleen
Despite legislative efforts to ease the home loan credit squeeze, mortgage professionals say the lending environment remains extremely tight--even for people with excellent credit scores--and shows no signs of relief. Particularly troublesome developments range from dried-up lending for second mortgages and home equity loans to higher down-payment requirements and condominium loan restrictions. While the self-employed and those with investment income are finding this lending marketplace especially hostile, even those who do provide documentation of income are being put under a microscope. Finally, mortgage insurers now have a greater say on down-payment requirements for some loans, even going so far as to reject certain loan packages put together and approved by lenders.
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