Mortgages cost more for blacks
For the first time, information on the interest rates that lenders charged for each loan is included in the data, along with the borrower’s race, income and neighborhood.
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Foreclosures rising in Chicago Crain's Chicago Business reports: Home foreclosures rose last year in middle-class and gentrifying Chicago neighborhoods, as the combination of rising interest rates and adjustable-rate loans drove a citywide ...read more...
Mortgage rules could be strengthened (AP via Yahoo! News) Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke says the central bank is considering tougher rules to crack down on abusive practices by mortgage lenders. But he says the economy should escape
Mortgage rates dip (KIVI Boise) Associated Press - June 28, 2007 11:03 AM ET McLEAN, Va. (AP) - Long-term mortgage rates are lower for a second straight week. Freddie Mac
Nampa,Caldwell show record-breaking growth The Idaho Press-Tribune is sponsoring a new campaign, Proud to be 2C, and the word is out.via
Fitch Upgrades Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities 2004-ESA (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance) The following classes of Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities series 2004-ESA are upgraded and removed from Rating Watch Positive by Fitch Ratings:read more...
Marion Township woman charged in mortgage fraud scheme (The Beaver County Times) PITTSBURGH ? Two dozen individuals, including one from Marion Township, have been charged in connection with alleged mortgage fraud schemes in western Pennsylvania.read more...