Builders Lean on Agents to Keep Buyers' Credit on Track from Sale to ClosingBy John Caulfield The nation’s builders are understandably buoyant about what’s looking like a sustainable housing recovery as more buyers re-enter the market at a time when inventories are low in many area. But what tempers builders’ giddiness is their challenge in locating sufficient numbers of buyers who qualify for a mortgage. "Fuzziness" about lending and consumer protection parameters has some banks limiting their credit as a hedge against possible litigation.Please login to continue reading, or follow the link in your e-Newsletter. Signup for a free trial! |