Three-quarters of mortgage deals scrapped - with more expected to follow (Evening Standard)
More than 75 per cent of the mortgage deals which were available last summer have disappeared.
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FDIC sets mortgage plan for IndyMac borrowers (The Arizona Republic) FDIC sets mortgage plan for IndyMac borrowers.read more...
Home-equity loans losing their luster For Kim and James Merly, the home-equity line of credit came in very handy: It helped pay for their son's college education, a car and renovations of two rental properties.read
Change affects mortgage-insurance split (The Columbus Dispatch) An arcane policy change by mortgage investor Freddie Mac sheds new light on issues of much broader concern for consumers: Do you really understand where the money flows when
In a Down Market, Just Add Color "Fortunately, you don't have to resort to beige siding and basic black shingles to play it safe when it comes to exterior color" With millions of homes across the
Minorities are more likely to pay higher mortgage rates (Seattle Times) Blacks and Hispanics in the Seattle area are far more likely than whites to pay home-mortgage interest that is significantly above market...read more...
Don't quit yet on home-selling season With plenty of time left in the real estate season, examine marketing strategies and spruce up before giving up, says Steve McLinden.read more...