John Maxfield

Higher mortgage rates caused home loan volumes at Wells Fargo and JPMorgan Chase to plummet in the most recent quarter. Will they do the same this quarter?

Recent economic reports suggest that the housing recovery may be stalling, leading to lower home sales from companies like KB Homes, PulteGroup, and D.R. Horton.

While Wal-Mart is facing increased competition, there's nevertheless one reason above all to own its stock.

How two companies prove that nepotism is still alive and well.

With stocks at record heights, investors should think long and hard about adding anything new to their portfolios anytime soon.

While there's no question that the housing market has made considerable progress over the last few years, there are at least three reasons to believe that the recovery may be stalling.

The belief that mortgage REITs, and specifically those holding agency-backed MBSes, are immune from risk is simply wrong.

At the end of the day, banking is about risk management. Not growth for the sake of growth. The sooner you absorb that lesson, the better. What does this mean for Bank of America, Citigroup, and JPMorgan Chase?

According to Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey, the average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is currently at 4.1%. This is the lowest level since the middle of June.

Explaining how investors can distinguish between healthy and harmful growth at banks.

The Mortgage Bankers Association reported today that applications for home loans increased last week by 6.4% compared to the previous seven-day period.

Bank of America has suffered considerable reputational damage over the last five years, but most of its customers are sticking with it.

Recent data suggests that the housing recovery may be stalling. Should you be concerned?

CNBC proves once again that it's not in the business of unbiased journalism.

Investing in stocks has more in common with going to the polling station on the day of an election than you may think.

Using data from the Center for Responsive Politics, Motley Fool contributor John Maxfield reveals the most important facts and figures about JPMorgan Chase's political contributions.

An experienced real estate agent weighs in on the five things everyone should do before buying a home.

Using data from the Center for Responsive Politics, Motley Fool contributor John Maxfield reveals the most important facts and figures about Goldman Sachs' political contributions.

Investing in stocks has more in common with going to the polling station on the day of an election than you may think.

It’s normal to want as much information as possible before making a decision -- particularly an investing decision that involves your personal wealth. Yet too much information may in fact be detrimental.