Fewer home loans taken out in March
THE expense of a new mortgage is deterring people from taking the plunge into home ownership with the number of loans taken out in March the lowest since August 2005. via News.com.au
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She's 63, with a pension and a house in her future (Reg Req'd) At age 63, Shelley is looking for a taste of the American dream. For the first time in her life, the divorced Essex County woman wants to own a home.read
British to nationalize mortgage lender (AP via Yahoo! News) The British government announced emergency legislation Monday to temporarily nationalize Northern Rock PLC amid strident criticism of the move from opposition lawmakers and shareholders in the stricken mortgage lender.read
Your Money Matters: Dealing with Rising Mortgage Interest Rates (Evening Times) (ARA) - Many Americans are asking themselves what they should be doing in the wake of rising, and sometimes, fluctuating mortgage rates. It's an important question because for many Americans
Costly Mistakes Buyers Make In a Down Housing Market In this week's survey of news from across the Web we take a look at why house hunters can get burned in a cold market, housing-price projections for major metros,
Scotiabank drops Mexico plan The proposed deal would have seen the Toronto-based bank acquire 80 per cent of shares in Hipotecaria Credito y Casa.via
Home equity a valuable asset for retirees It's no secret that baby boomers have not been very diligent about saving for retirement, but that doesn't mean they don't have assets.read more...
May 11th, 2008
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