Short Course: Pledged-asset mortgage (Detroit News)
A pledged-asset mortgage is a bit like buying a house “on margin.” Borrowers put investments into an account that acts as collateral for a full mortgage.
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Mortgage Crooks Arrested Nationwide in FBI Sweep! (Blogcritics.org) The FBI has charged 406 in mortgage fraud investigations and exposures of financial malfeasance continue. Recently, the FBI hinted that a lot of criminals might be getting arrested for
Redfin competitor Resource launches It looks like Redfin will have some new competition in its own backyard. Today, a Kirkland online discount broker by the name of Resource unveiled a service that offers home
Man in jail for ripping off elderly A Michigan fugitive was in a Bakersfield jail Thursday morning, accused of ripping off several senior citizens in a home improvement scam.via
The conservatory approach Answer: Conservatories are attractive and will function the same as a sunroom as additional living space.read more...
Shop around for good mortgage deal (Detroit News) For the second year in a row, New York is the state with the highest mortgage-related fees in Bankrate.com's annual closing-costs comparison survey.read more...
London open: Mortgage sector lifts Footsie (ShareCast) LONDON (SHARECAST) - Footsie has burst into life with bid approaches to Northern Rock giving all of the mortgage banks a lift. Northern Rock is the best performer.read more...