U.S. Stocks Rise on Bush Mortgage-Aid Plan; Countrywide Gains (Bloomberg.com)
Aug. 31 (Bloomberg)—U.S. stocks rallied, led by bank shares, on President George W. Bush’s plan to curb mortgage defaults and stem losses in credit markets.
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Law to allow freeze on credit reports Beginning next month, some Illinoisans will be able to limit access to their credit reports.read more...
Mortgage of the Week (Mortgage Introducer) The Northern Rock Building Society is offering a year fixed rate deal until the 1 August 2008, at a rate of 4.79%, reverting to the standard variable rate for the
Borrowers Have Options to Avoid Mortgage Default SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Trouble begins with a slow-motion descent toward your first missed mortgage payment. It's a queasy feeling many homeowners know too well as their houses slip away. read more...
Interest rate cut sparks mortgage approval rise (Guardian Unlimited) Mortgage approvals rose substantially in August after the Bank of England cut the interest rate for the first time in two years, official figures showed today.read more...
Sellers Rely on Marketing Savvy, Incentives in Tough Climate Location, condition and above all, price can make or break a speedy, problem-free sale under most conditions in today's market. read more...
Committee recommends $750k for Boydville MARTINSBURG - City Council today will consider a contribution of up to $750,000 of mortgage revenue fund money to the Berkeley County Farmland Protection Board for the potential purchase of