Interest Rate Roundup
Here’s a look at the state of interest rates on five common consumer banking products and the latest rates from Bankrate.com’s weekly national survey of large banks and thrifts.
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Housing's End? The sawing and hammering of new-home construction in the U.S. quieted significantly in October, convincing many economists that a long-running housing boom is finally waning.read more...
Rising mortgage rates fail to cool hot market (Reg Req'd) Mortgage rates around the country rose this week but remain at a level that should continue to support the buoyant housing market.via
Inflated appraisals can leave homeowners holding the bag When you're buying a home don't be fooled into thinking a higher appraisal is good for you, warns Real Estate Adviser Steve McLinden.read more...
Confused by all the Mortgage Options? Here's Help (Ionia Sentinel-Standard) (ARA) - Fixed rate. Adjustable rate. Interest Only. Flex. All of the different types of home loans that are available these days can puzzle many homebuyers. But, say mortgage experts,
Ontario Teachers' fund contacted for power deals Canadian fund Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, which has just completed the $1.75 billion joint purchase of the InterGen power assets, has been approached for more power deals, a spokesman said
Fitch downgrades mortgage insurer ratings (AP via Yahoo! Finance) Fitch Ratings on Thursday announced a number of ratings actions, including downgrades, on the private mortgage insurance sector due to an increasingly bleak outlook on the industry.read more...