FBI says mortgage fraud cases rapidly growing (KARE 11 Minneapolis-St. Paul)
The number of mortgage fraud cases investigated by the FBI almost doubled the past three years, reflecting a problem that is “pervasive and
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Forecasters Look for Economy to Slow The U.S. economy has been battered by a bigger-than-expected slump in housing but will keep growing next year as consumers get relief from soaring energy costs.Commentread more...
Mortgage rates rise; 30-year at 5.85% (USA Today) Mortgage rates rose last week as the Federal Reserve continued to increase its target for short-term interest rates. The Mortgage Bankers Association said Wednesday that fixed 30-year mortgage rates rose
Mortgage application volume plummets (MSNBC) Mortgage application volume tumbled 22.6 percent during the week ending Feb. 15 as most interest rates rose, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's weekly application survey.read more...
Feds Give Mortgage Guidance to Banks Federal regulators directed banks on Friday to properly explain the risks posed to borrowers from interest-only and other nontraditional mortgages.Commentread more...
Animal Control Project Bids Far Exceed Budget Construction bids for the new Animal Control building near Snow Hill were brought to County Commissioners for approval on Tuesday, and the final numbers came in at almost twice the
Westpac lowers 2 year mortgage rates - down to 8.95 pc (The New Zealand Herald) Westpac Bank has matched yesterday's move of its rival ASB Bank by lowering its key 2-year fixed mortgage rate. It dropped the rate by 25 basis points, or a quarter