Subprime mortgage crisis caused by ?inappropriate lending,’ speaker tells conference (Lincoln Journal Star)
Contrary to popular belief, the subprime mortgage lending problem was not caused by a flood of exotic new loan products.
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Jurors hear fraud acknowledged A manager from a national mortgage company told a federal jury in Jacksonville Tuesday that employees committed fraud to get loans approved -- but didn't have the company's blessing.via
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Lobbyists Back 5% Tax Cap on Properties TALLAHASSEE | As House and Senate leaders continued their standoff over property taxes Thursday, most business lobbyists say they support a5 percent cap on property assessments for nonhomestead property, although
Mortgage rates increase again Rates on 30-year mortgages hit the highest level since late October following release of more economic data showing a rebounding economy.Commentread more...
Bankers panel sees Fed ending rate hikes soon WASHINGTON - The U.S. Federal Reserve is likely to wrap up its campaign to boost interest rates by midyear at the latest as economic risks shift from inflation to slower