Foreclosure relief program riddled with flaws
msnbc.com
Saving a home from foreclosure can be as simple as rewriting a costly, high-rate subprime loan to prevailing mortgage market rates. …
Is The Mortgage Foreclosure Crisis Over?American Consumer News (blog)
Editorial: Mortgage aid misfires badlyThe News-Press
Americans Need Debt Relief — Is Obama Brave Enough to Make It Happen?AlterNet

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US FHA disbars 4 mortgage lenders from program
Reuters
Some of the issues that led to the withdrawals from the program included charging borrowers excessive fees, failing to comply with employee requirements, …
FHA Cracks Down on 4 Mortgage LendersHousing Wire
FHA Changes On The HorizonValpoLife.com (blog)
FHA loan costs to increaseBankrate.com
FreeRateUpdate.com -Washington Post -NOLA.com
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New rules on mortgage arrears proposed by FSA
BBC News
All borrowers would be required to show that they could afford to repay their home loans. Earlier in the year, the FSA's own research identified the …
FSA Plans Ban on Unfair Fees for Home-Loan ArrearsBloomberg
FSA move offers glimmer of hope to struggling mortgage borrowersMyIntroducer.com
Borrowers in arrears to be better protectedThis is Money
Times Online -The Guardian -Money High Street
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Pennsylvania Mortgage Relief Wins Fans
Wall Street Journal
Roughly 80% of loans involve one-time payments, with just 20% going to borrowers who need continuing help with their mortgage payments for up to three years …
What about the jobless?Boston Globe

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Reducing and Managing Debt – Low Refinance Home Loan Rates for Higher Credit …
Subprime Blogger (blog)
With mortgage interest rates very close to all time low at the present time it would be a very wise decision to try and refinance your current home loan. …
More from The Big Moneymsnbc.com
Forecast: Many banks will be loath to lend in 2010The Columbian
Wells Fargo Refinance Mortgage Rates – Fixed Home Loan Rates Continue LowerSubprime Blogger (blog)
Subprime Blogger (blog)
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Mortgage help programs available for FHA borrowers
Press-Enterprise
The FHA said in its efforts to reduce its mortgage losses by averting foreclosures, it is putting a new focus on borrowers who are current or less than 30 …
Impact of tighter FHA mortgage rules on home loans debatedUSA Today
2010 mortgage expectations are muddled at bestEdmond Sun
Mortgage analysisBankrate.com
Wall Street Journal -CNNMoney.com -WQOW TV News 18
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A New Take on Refinancing
New York Times
That would essentially make Refinance.com's services available to all mortgage borrowers, not just current owners. A version of this article appeared in …

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FHA to tighten lending guidelines
The Newark Advocate
The following is a breakdown of what to expect when speaking to a lender about an FHA mortgage loan: Credit score requirements will increase. …
FHA to provide early relief to homeownersWashington Post
Mortgage help programs available for FHA borrowersPress-Enterprise
Peter Boutell, Lending a Hand, Jan. 23 2010: FHA is getting some heat and …Santa Cruz Sentinel
Edmond Sun -Examiner.com -Marketplace (blog)
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Mortgage rates slip for 3rd week; 30-year loans below 5%
Washington Post
Borrowers can lower their interest rates by buying points, equal to 1 percent of the total loan amount. The nationwide averages in Freddie Mac's survey were …
30-year mortgage interest rates slide back below 5%Los Angeles Times
Bet Against Some Fannie Mae Debt, Declaration SaysBusinessWeek
S&P: Fannie, Freddie Role Likely to Increase in The FutureMarket News International
Barron’s (blog) -Inman.com -Moneycontrol.com
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Are Mortgage Modifications Pushing More People Underwater?
New York Times (blog)
Unfortunately, given current house prices, increasing the unpaid balance of the loan also increases the likelihood that the borrower is underwater — meaning …
No Plans for Mortgage-Principal ReductionsWall Street Journal
Report cites flaws in foreclosure prevention effort, sees new wave of defaultsWashington Post
Group seeks solutions on rise in delinquent loansistockAnalyst.com (press release)
PR Web (press release) -Decatur Tribune -The Olympian
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