The IMF says the era of cheap money is over
Farid Bakht After engineering a reduction in interest rates in 2004, an IMF mission suddenly announced a change in policy in 2005.
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Fed finally takes steps to tighten mortgage-lending rules (Colorado Springs Gazette) The Federal Reserve Board (motto: ?Too little, too late?) has finally decided the time has come to clean up the act of mortgage lenders and servicers.read more...
Think Green Custom home professionals have been the first in the housing industry to take up the challenge of sustainability,building houses that perform better yet use fewer resources to build and operate.read
Lehman profit rises 6 percent Lehman, the fourth-largest U.S. investment bank by market value, said net income rose to $1.15 billion, or $1.96 a share, for the three months ended February 28, from $1.1 billion,
BofA plans mortgage organization changes (WAVY 10) CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Charlotte-based Bank of America today announced changes to its mortgage operations when it completes its merger with Countrywide Financial.read more...
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