China knocks
Washington’s door manufacturers are either learning to cope with escalating competition from China … or they’re closing their doors.
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IndyMac Latest Mortgage Crisis Victim (CBS News) IndyMac Bank's assets were seized by federal regulators after the mortgage lender fell victim to the nation's financial crisis. It's the second largest financial institution to close in U.S. history.read
Goldman hungry to buy distressed mortgage debt (Market Watch) Goldman Sachs Chief Financial Officer David Viniar says the firm wants to be a buyer of distressed mortgage debt.
KCHA to sell bonds to finance building purchase The Knox County Housing Authority has decided to sell $1.13 million in bonds to help with its purchase of Brentwood Apartments and Prairieland Townhouse Apartments from Knox College.read more...
Rate Trend Index -- Mortgages Each week, Bankrate.com surveys experts to gauge which way the interest rates are headed on mortgages -- a vital tool if you're about to buy a home.read more...
Impac Mortgage says no longer funding Alt-A loans (Market Watch) BOSTON (MarketWatch) -- Real estate investment trust Impac Mortgage Holdings Inc. said it has suspended funding on so-called Alt-A loans due to liquidity problems in the mortgage markets.
Rooms reflect individuality, fun One small residence hall room is all some students have to call home. However, the small space does not mean it has to be another sterile box.read more...