New Mortgage-Security Rules Could Ease Crisis
Federal Home Loan Banks have been given more scope to acquire mortgage-backed securities in an attempt by the U.S. government to restore confidence in the housing market.
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Briefing WASHINGTON . Rates on 30-year mortgages fell for a third consecutive week as bond investors focused on a number of economic reports signaling a slowing economy.via
Yes, make those extra mortgage payments now (Miami Herald) With interest rates rising, does it still make sense to try to pay your mortgage off early by paying a little extra every month? I think so, though bank certificates
Undocumented Immigrants At Center Of Mortgage Debate New legislation on Capitol Hill seeks to curb an increasingly popular mortgage concept: providing home loans to applicants using their Individual Taxpayer Identification Number in lieu of a Social Security
FHA Raises Premiums for Home Loans The Federal Housing Administration raised the premiums it charges for insuring that mortgages will be repaid to 1.75% of the loan amount.read more...
Panel urges tax break revisions A presidential panel says tax breaks that promote homeownership and encourage businesses to give workers health insurance should be changed to help more middle income families.read more...
Credit turmoil spreads to plastic "We've also heard they're taking a more careful look at people with less-than-stellar credit. There's the feeling that the risk may have been underpriced in the past." The stream
March 25th, 2008
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