FSA to review mortgage regulation (Financial Times)
The City watchdog is set to review the effectiveness of mortgage regulation amid warnings by lenders that new regulatory measures could push up loan fees by as much as £1,000.
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Largest U.S. mortgage lender borrows $11.5 billion (Houston Chronicle) The nation's largest mortgage lender borrowed $11.5 billion from a group of 40 banks to fund new loans, in a move that shows just how deep the lending crisis has
Why Mortgage Life Insurance is Not a Good Idea (Hornell Evening Tribune) (ARA) - If you've recently taken out a mortgage, brace yourself for the onslaught. Before you even finish unpacking, your mailbox will likely be filled with offers for all kinds
NAHB Applauds Watersense, EPA's New Voluntary Water Conservation Program A new voluntary water efficiency program that will build a national brand for technologies and practices that conserve this vital resource is great news for home builders and new home
(AFX UK Focus) 2006-11-27 09:56 GMT: UK mortgage approvals rise to 74,997 in Oct, highest since June - BBA (Interactive Investor) LONDON (AFX) - UK mortgage approvals rose to their highest level in four months during October, giving further evidence that the recent UK housing market strength is showing no signs
Paulson says strongly committed to strong dollar "I'm strongly committed to a strong dollar" The United States is strongly committed to a strong U.S. dollar and financial markets there are recovering from the subprime crisis, some
Builders choosing condos, not apartments A mortgage payment of $1,600 a month won't buy much of a house in Sacramento. Spend the same amount on rent and you can get a high-end three-bedroom apartment.read more...