Mortgage crisis not over (Herald Sun)
THE sub-prime mortgage shakeout was not over, with further losses expected to be revealed at the end of this month, says the head of Australia’s biggest bank.
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In The News Today "We would characterize this situation as a systemic margin call." Here is a picture of what the bailout that was certain, like Friday's $200 billion to fix everything, is
Brokers run up on M&A outlook Investors breathed a sigh of relief Thursday after most top brokerage firms reported that earnings survived a difficult trading quarter, and then were bidding up sector shares on expectations that
Former DPW commission to pay $30,000 to settle ethics complaints State officials say a former Connecticut public works commissioner has agreed to pay $30,000 to settle ethics allegations involving free services from a state contractor. via Norwalk Advocate read
Lop years off that mortgage (Vancouver Province) Good intentions can fall by the wayside when new homeowners pledge to pay down the mortgage as quickly as possible. Unexpected expenses crop up -- and there are plenty of
Sheriff seeks dorm for deputies "It's an outstanding idea as far as I'm concerned" Marin County Sheriff Robert Doyle wants the county to consider renting a house so that deputies, some of whom face
Consumers alerted to shady dealings The Federal Citizen Information Center warns people to look out for predatory lenders, appraisers, mortgage brokers and home improvement contractors who: Sell properties for much more than