FDIC’s IndyMac moves model for bailout
Boston Herald, United States - 21 hours ago
But for consumers - especially those looking for a new mortgage or who are deep in trouble on their current house payments - the plan could have more …
Feds' lifeline to sinking borrowers could save homes Seattle Times
Bailout's dry run for troubled borrowers? San Francisco Chronicle
In the eye of the storm Boston Globe
The Canadian Press - Lew Rockwell
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Bailout: Little help for homeowners
CNNMoney.com - 9 hours ago
Credit enhancements usually reduce the risk of mortgage securities or loans in case borrowers default. Servicers have been under pressure to modify loans …
Students to Secretary Paulson: Bail Out Distressed Borrowers, Not … Chronicle of Higher Education (subscription)
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Wachovia Option-ARM Mortgage Losses May Force Merger (Update2)
Bloomberg - 18 hours ago
Option ARMs allow borrowers to skip part of their payment and add that sum to their principal. Monthly payments increase after five years or once the loan …
Bailout plan could aid firms that buy troubled banks Los Angeles Times
Citigroup gets Wachovia Washington Times
Wachovia's South Florida operations South Florida Business Journal Bizjournals.com
MarketWatch - Political Cortex
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Online Mortgages - The End of the Era of Loan Officers
MarketWatch - 9 hours ago
As a result, companies like Close Your Own Loan.com are putting more resources in the hands of the borrowers so they can choose their own online mortgage. …
Rescue Includes Steps to Help Borrowers Keep Homes Wall Street Journal
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Act now to beat fresh loan freeze
Times Online, UK - Sep 27, 2008
This is good news for borrowers who already have a base-rate tracker, as their repayments will fall in line with Bank rate. However, for anyone remortgaging …
Leading mortgage lenders raise borrowing costs guardian.co.uk
Mortgage costs up amid volatility BBC News
Lenders hike mortgage rates The Press Association
Telegraph.co.uk - Times Online
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What is Libor? Answers to interest-rate questions
The Associated Press - 6 hours ago
Rising interest rates are not good for borrowers facing foreclosure, said Jay Brinkmann, chief economist with the Washington-based Mortgage Bankers …

Some good news for Main St, Australia
The Australian, Australia - 13 hours ago
The Rudd Government must also introduce prudential regulations to prevent non-bank mortgage lenders and mortgage brokers from taking advantage of borrowers. …
The credit squeeze explained Special Broadcasting Service
Mortgage boost may 'flow through to interest rates' ABC Online
4 billion homes rescue package NEWS.com.au
Sydney Morning Herald - Australia.TO
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A harder time finding home loans
Buffalo News,  United States - 16 hours ago
Underwriters are tightening up on loan-to-value, requiring borrowers to put down at least 5 percent of the home value, and mandating private mortgage …
Sub-Prime Mortgage Crisis: Caused By Lack Of Regulations? istockAnalyst.com (press release)
Credit crisis: Melting pot of problems Atlanta Journal Constitution
Economy no reason to forgo home ownership Chicago Daily Herald
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FHA loans enjoy a boom
Baltimore Sun, United States - 18 hours ago
Most borrowers will pay upfront mortgage insurance premiums of 1.75 percent of their loan amount rather than 1.5 percent and annual premiums of 0.55 percent …
Getting a loan is tough, here's what you need to know Arizona Republic
Playing by a different set of rules for loans Chicago Tribune
Free yourself From Foreclosure With Fha…… Best Syndication
Kansas City Star - U.S. News & World Report
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Alt-A may be the new home loans disaster
Economic Times, India - 6 hours ago
… US borrowers have Alt-A mortgages totaling $1 trillion, compared with $855 billion of subprime loans outstanding, according to Inside Mortgage Finance, …
Prime jumbo bond losses seen rising, short of Alt-A Forbes
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