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Mortgage lending falls sharply in September (Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News) Gross mortgage lending fell 10 percent in September to the lowest level for any month since January 2005, hit by weak demand and the global financial crisis, the Council of
'Design Star' winner hosts own show The HGTV Web site for David Bromstad's new interior design show touts his 'exuberance passion.' Bromstad's own site refers to him as 'uplifting and energetic.' They're selling him short.Commentread
Spain: government announces mortgage aid (Lexington Herald-Leader) Spain's government, grappling with soaring unemployment and an economy buffeted by the global credit crunch, announced a plan Monday to help families make mortgage payments and reward businesses that hire.
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Rise in mortgage costs a 'racing certainty' (Daily Telegraph) Home-owners are being warned to expect a further increase in mortgage costs this week, with the Bank of England under pressure to raise rates once again at its monthly meeting.read
Should Consumers Be Wary of Home Equity Lending? Finding that some credit risk management practices for home equity lending "have not kept pace with the product's rapid growth and eased underwriting standards," federal bank, thrift, and credit union