 Sydney Morning Herald |
Time to think sharp
Sydney Morning Herald, Australia - 10 hours ago But what should borrowers coming off fixed-rate loans do? Should they jump into another fixed-rate loan or switch to variable? "Consumers may as well ride … Borrowers urged to negotiate rates Broker News Australia all 2 news articles |
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Unlocking your home equity
CNNMoney.com - 3 hours ago In the past some reverse-mortgage brokers pressured borrowers to buy investments like deferred annuities with the proceeds of their loans. … |
 Daily Mail |
Banks tighten reins on buy-to-let home loans
Times Online, UK - Aug 26, 2008 According to the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML), banks, building societies and other finance providers made just 144600 new loans to buy-to-let borrowers … Buy-to-let lending falls as repossessions rise guardian.co.uk Buy-to-let lending falls 15 pct Reuters UK Buy to let mortgage failure could hit tenants Fair Investment Company Financial Times - ifaonline.co.uk all 35 news articles |
 Wall Street Journal Blogs |
FHA Raises Its Premiums to Insure
Wall Street Journal - 9 hours ago In a posting on its Web site Tuesday, the FHA said the upfront premiums charged to most borrowers will be 1.75% of the loan amount, effective Oct. 1. … Freddie pares mortgage commitments; Fannie to buy more MarketWatch Foreign spigot off for US consumers Asia Times Online Lending Over Backward Forbes Inman.com (subscription) - FOXBusiness all 49 news articles |
 The Money Times |
Indiana sues Countrywide over mortgage practices
Reuters - 14 hours ago According to the 13-page complaint, Countrywide misled borrowers about loan terms, including prepayment penalties on adjustable-rate mortgages that let … State sues mortgage company Countrywide Indianapolis Star State sues Countrywide over lending practices WSBT-TV State Files Suit Against Mortgage Lender Inside INdiana Business (press release) Indianapolis Business Journal - INDYchannel.com all 143 news articles |
 NewsOK.com |
Mortgage fraud still soaring
CNNMoney.com - 1 hour ago Loan applications are at an eight-year low, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association, and deals are harder than ever to come by for real estate … Mortgage fraud soars in first quarter, report says Los Angeles Times For 2008 Vintage, Fraud Abounds in Florida, California Housing Wire all 136 news articles |
 Boston Globe |
Regulator to help IndyMac mortgage borrowers
Reuters - Aug 20, 2008 The modified loans will be available to most borrowers with a first mortgage either owned by, or securitized and serviced by, IndyMac. … FDIC's IndyMac Borrower Aid Is `Dangerous' for Bonds (Update2) Bloomberg Dear FDIC: I Want a Better Mortgage, Too Motley Fool Reliquefying housing FinancialWeek (subscription) Washington Post - Los Angeles Times all 293 news articles |
 San Diego Union Tribune |
Lending Over Backward
Forbes, NY - 2 hours ago “Somebody who has a 750 credit score and 20% down is not going to pick an FHA loan. You’re definitely getting a riskier borrower that simply wouldn’t … Raising the bar San Diego Union Tribune Declines in equity strain many ARMs Chicago Tribune Homeowners may be able to refinance mortgages Sun-Sentinel.com all 5 news articles |
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The Best Mortgage Deals Around
TheStreet.com - 16 hours ago Thus, the borrower needs no cash to get the mortgage. Very few mortgage brokers know about this type of loan, or work for companies that are registered to … Two unmarrieds buying a house need a contract San Francisco Chronicle all 2 news articles |
 Boston Globe |
Regulator to help IndyMac mortgage borrowers
Reuters - Aug 20, 2008 The modified loans will be available to most borrowers with a first mortgage either owned by, or securitized and serviced by, IndyMac. … FDIC's IndyMac Borrower Aid Is `Dangerous' for Bonds (Update2) Bloomberg Dear FDIC: I Want a Better Mortgage, Too Motley Fool FDIC Restructuring Some IndyMac Loans Washington Post Los Angeles Times - Forbes all 320 news articles |
