Saturday, May 17, 2008

mortgages

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IndyMac Predicts 2008 Losses

Mortgage lender reports red ink as mortgage-based securities fall in value. more >>

Business Buzz: Sprint Nextel Struggles, Chinese Inflation Surges

The top business news from this morning. more >>

Fannie Mae Reports Big Loss in First Quarter

Housing price declines plague mortgage loan corporation. more >>

Roots of the Mortgage Crisis

When lenders get home loans off their books, problems may follow. more >>

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

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

What Fed Moves Mean for Mortgage Rates

A look at where fixed and adjustable rates are headed in the coming months. more >>

Pressure Is Building for Industry Action

Paulson meets with lenders, presses for new housing solutions. more >>

A Letter You Never Want to Receive

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

The Real Third Rail of Politics

Evidence That the Credit Crisis May Be Ebbing more >>

Nudging Consumers Toward Good Choices

Behavioral economists push for clear mortgage disclosure. more >>

Buying a House With a Joint Owner

How to pick a financial partner without losing your shirt—or your friend. more >>

Mortgage Fraud on the Rise

Index shows shady activity increased in the first quarter. more >>

Fannie and Freddie Go After Jingle Mailers

Mortgage finance giants try to keep struggling homeowners from walking away. more >>

Bill Clinton on the Mortgage Crisis

The former president blames Wall Street alchemy for rising foreclosures. more >>

Administration’s Mortgage Fix Is Criticized

Democratic lawmakers call the plan insufficient. more >>

Bush to Extend Mortgage Help

The administration’s modest plan would expand the FHASecure program. more >>

4 Subprime Myths That Could Derail Reform

Loans to higher-risk borrowers aren’t bad—they’re just drawn that way. more >>

Zillow Adds Mortgage Loans

Real estate site will match lenders with borrowers, who can remain safely anonymous. more >>

Banning Home Foreclosures?

A new bill would do just that. more >>

Where Are the Problem Loans?

The Fed puts out a new, interactive map of troubled mortgages around the country. more >>

Mortgage Applications Drop

A trade group’s survey shows applications are down nearly 30 percent from the previous week. more >>

White House Adviser: 'Make Smart Sexy Again'

Operation Hope's Bryant blames the mortgage crisis in part on lack of education. more >>

What McCain <i>Really</i> Said About a Bailout

Carly Fiorina: Capital Commerce got it right! more >>

Mortgage Rates Dip, Freddie Mac Says

Average 30-year fixed-rate mortgages post a week-over-week drop. more >>

Why Mortgage Rates Aren't Lower

If you're looking for a rate cut, you may be disappointed. Here's why. more >>

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