Regulators Tighten Rules For Subprime-Lending
Federal officials issued guidelines aimed at curbing weak mortgage underwriting standards.
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Why Mortgage Life Insurance is Not a Good Idea (Kewanee Star Courier) (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
Rates on 30-year mortgages increase Rates on 30-year mortgages, which had fallen for two weeks, resumed their increases this week.read more...
Second-Home Buyers Go Condo The second-home market is in a slump. But one type of vacation property is still showing signs of life: condos. They don't require much maintenance, and they are usually cheaper
Housing slump lowers lumber prices, but not other material costs "Mills are riding high if housing is strong" Those thinking about building a deck this summer, or another project that requires large quantities of wood, might be able to
Barclays Lobbied on Mortgage Reform (AP via Yahoo! Finance) Barclays PLC spent $1.11 million in 2007 to lobby the federal government on a broad range of legislation related to the mortgage and financial services industries.read more...
Central Pacific Mortgage Expands Into San Diego Wholesale Market (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance) Central Pacific Mortgage , a national mortgage banking firm, announces it has opened a new wholesale office in San Diego at 5075 Shoreham Place on May 1. The additional
July 2nd, 2007
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