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Rate of New Foreclosures Hits Record

By Luke Mullins - The Home Front - September 5, 2008

Report From the Mortgage Bankers Association shows more loans are going bad. more >>

The New Rules on Reverse Mortgages

By Emily Brandon - Money - September 3, 2008

Seniors can borrow more at a lower cost. more >>

Access Granted

Money - August 20, 2008

Is your search for commercial financing going nowhere? Your local capital Access Program could help. more >>

How the Housing Law Affects Reverse Mortgages

By Emily Brandon - Money - August 18, 2008

Most seniors should be cautious. more >>

Something to Bank On

Money - August 7, 2008

Community banks have plenty of money to lend, but intense scrutiny has raised the bar. more >>

Audio: Student Loan Forgiveness

By Kimberly Palmer - Alpha Consumer - August 5, 2008

Some public-sector employees are eligible for new programs. more >>

Fannie and Freddie Cut Back

By Kirk Shinkle - The Ticker - July 21, 2008

FBR lowers rating, the lenders think about tightening. more >>

3 Ways to Get Start-up Cash During Tough Times

By Mindy Charski - Money - July 17, 2008

Consider these additional sources of capital. more >>

Is Peer-to-Peer Lending a Solution for Start-ups?: Q&A with Paul Dholakia of Rice University

By Matthew Bandyk - Risky Business - July 8, 2008

A new study says online lending may be advantageous for subprime or minority borrowers. more >>

Another Hint of Student Loan Troubles?

By Kim Clark - On Education - July 2, 2008

One blogger points out a potential problem of lenders' dependence on technology. more >>

Cheaper, Bigger, and Cooler Student Loans

By Kim Clark - Education - July 1, 2008

New federal standards ease some of the financial pressure for students and their parents. more >>

Five Charged With $690,000 in Student Loan Fraud

By Kim Clark - Education - June 25, 2008

The indictment raises concern that there could be significant abuse in the private loan sector. more >>

How to Get a Mortgage in a Tight Market

By Luke Mullins - The Home Front - June 6, 2008

The American Bankers Association releases a list of tips for consumers. more >>

Best Home Equity Lenders

By Luke Mullins - The Home Front - June 2, 2008

Bank of America tops new J.D. Power study ranking lenders by customer satisfaction. more >>

The Problem with Federal Loan Forgiveness Programs

By Kim Clark - On Education - May 28, 2008

Loan forgiveness for public service won't add up for most students, one official says. more >>

Credit Crisis Calming

By Kirk Shinkle - Money Matters - May 15, 2008

Fitch says it's 80 percent done. more >>

Help, My Student-Loan Check Bounced!

By Kim Clark - Education - May 13, 2008

Hundreds of students are being affected by a credit-crunch bankruptcy. more >>

Bush Signs Emergency Student Loan Legislation

By Kim Clark - Education - May 7, 2008

The law raises the maximum students can borrow from the government by $2,000. more >>

The Going Rate

Money - May 6, 2008

How can I play one bank against another to get a lower interest rate on my business loan? more >>

3 Ways to Make the Fed's Moves Work for You

By Kimberly Palmer - Money - April 30, 2008

Here's how to take advantage of low interest rates without letting lenders take advantage of you. more >>

A Letter You Never Want to Receive

By Luke Mullins - The Collar - April 24, 2008

Ex-LendingTree employees may have shared "confidential passwords" with mortgage lenders. more >>

Workouts Just Not Working Out

By Luke Mullins - The Home Front - April 23, 2008

Industry measures to keep people in their homes are falling short, group says. more >>

Brokered Subprime Loans Cost More

By Luke Mullins - The Home Front - April 11, 2008

Study says that borrowers who go directly to the lender pay less. more >>

Home Equity

By Kim Clark - Education - April 10, 2008

Five situations when it makes sense to use equity to send your kid to school. more >>

Should I Lend Money to My Child?