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Results for Home Buying
Buying a Home IndyMac Bank Compare rates for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage against what you'd pay with FlexPay by IndyMac. Rates start at 1% with a choice of flexible payment options. Get started online or call today. (Wed, 15 Mar 2006 01:12:20 GMT)

Results for Mortgage
Capital One Home Loans Lower your payments an average $400 a month. A personal home loan consultant will work with you to find a loan that fits your needs. Apply online and receive a call back within 30 minutes. (Wed, 15 Mar 2006 01:12:30 GMT)

Mortgage Payments Lag in Katrina Zone
More home-loan borrowers are behind on their payments in the area hit last year by Hurricane Katrina than in any part of the country in more than three decades, according to a lending trade group. (Wed, 15 Mar 2006 03:18:32 GMT)

Giving Credit Where Credit Is Due
Three credit bureaus band together to rival Fair Isaac's FICO scoring system. If VantageScore is more accurate, will lenders change their ways? (Wed, 15 Mar 2006 04:54:40 GMT)

Ford vs. the Religious Right, Round 2
Once again, conservative groups are boycotting the carmaker because it advertises in gay-related media. Ford says it isn't budging (Wed, 15 Mar 2006 04:56:00 GMT)

Toyota's Prince of Practicality
Ten years after its introduction the Rav4 gets a complete overhaul. It may be jack of all trades, master of none, but it offers a good value (Wed, 15 Mar 2006 04:56:11 GMT)

Auto Gems from Every Era
Australia's annual Magnificent Collector's Cars auction brings together vehicles from the dawn of the car age, as well as recent speedsters (Wed, 15 Mar 2006 04:56:21 GMT)

Rousing a Hibernating Engine
So far, we have helped a reader fix the braking and fuel systems of a 1970 Mustang. Now we tackle the power plant, step by step (Wed, 15 Mar 2006 04:56:31 GMT)

Where to Start When Your Car Won't
Here are a few simple checks any reader can perform when an engine refuses to turn over. If they don't work, summon a tow truck (Wed, 15 Mar 2006 04:56:41 GMT)

A Big Chill For Kraft?
If Altria spins off the rest of it, the reception could be cool (Wed, 15 Mar 2006 04:56:52 GMT)

Program Helps First-Time Home Buyers
Our valley's housing boom has priced some residents right out of the American dream, but one local program is still making first-time home ownership a reality for many hardworking families. (Wed, 15 Mar 2006 05:27:57 GMT)

Loan program fosters home ownership
Commerce Bank is offering a home mortgage for low-income Wichitans that requires only $500 down. The special loans -- plus a series of educational workshops on how to qualify for a mortgage -- are designed to encourage home ownership in low- and moderate-income neighborhoods, like the one near Commerce's branch at 21st and Grove. (Wed, 15 Mar 2006 07:51:35 GMT)

XML standard for mortgage sector
Origo, which develops e-commerce standards in financial services, is to develop an XML-based standard for the mortgage sector. (Wed, 15 Mar 2006 09:24:49 GMT)

Why pay more for your mortgage?
Switch to Ulster Bank and lower your new monthly mortgage repayments or we'll give you £250. (Wed, 15 Mar 2006 11:36:16 GMT)

O'Leary awaits news of tests on loan star Milner
O'Leary awaits news of tests on loan star Milner by England (Wed, 15 Mar 2006 12:29:24 GMT)

MBA: Demand for home loans in U.S. slips
Industry group's index shows a 0.2% decrease, citing multiyear highs on 30-year rates; refinancing applications also dip. (Wed, 15 Mar 2006 12:51:38 GMT)

Novato OKs pension bond
The Novato City Council has approved a scheme to refinance the city's pension plan by issuing up to $20 million in bonds to pay for pension deficits. City officials say the move could save taxpayers as much as $30,000 a month by using the lower-interest bonds. (Wed, 15 Mar 2006 12:51:50 GMT)

Novato OKs pension bond
The Novato City Council has approved a scheme to refinance the city's pension plan by issuing up to $20 million in bonds to pay for pension deficits. City officials say the move could save taxpayers as much as $30,000 a month by using the lower-interest bonds. (Wed, 15 Mar 2006 12:59:57 GMT)

Home loan demand falls; rates near four year high
Mortgage applications fell last week, reflecting lower demand for home refinancing, as interest rates on long-term loans surged to a near four-year high, an industry trade group said on Wednesday. (Wed, 15 Mar 2006 13:26:58 GMT)

(AFX UK Focus) 2006-03-15 13:30 GMT: Mortgage applications slightly weaker as rates increase
WASHINGTON (AFX) -- With the interest rate on the 30-year mortage hitting a 45-month high, the volume of mortgage applications eased 0.2% in the week ended March 10 compared to the prior week, according to Mortgage Bankers Association survey data. (Wed, 15 Mar 2006 13:38:41 GMT)

Mortgage applications slightly weaker as rates increase Wednesday, March 15, 2006 1:30:40 PM http://www.afxpress.com
WASHINGTON (AFX) -- With the interest rate on the 30-year mortage hitting a 45-month high, the volume of mortgage applications eased 0.2% in the week ended March 10 compared to the prior week, according to Mortgage Bankers Association survey data. (Wed, 15 Mar 2006 13:40:18 GMT)

(AFX UK Focus) 2006-03-15 13:30 GMT: Mortgage applications slightly weaker as rates increase
WASHINGTON (AFX) -- With the interest rate on the 30-year mortage hitting a 45-month high, the volume of mortgage applications eased 0.2% in the week ended March 10 compared to the prior week, according to Mortgage Bankers Association survey data. (Wed, 15 Mar 2006 13:54:33 GMT)

Mortgage Applications Fall on Low Demand
Lower demand for refinancing pushed mortgage applications down last week. (Wed, 15 Mar 2006 14:15:46 GMT)

Goldman's Golden Haul
The outfit is firing on almost all cylinders, as its latest numbers show -- and thanks to expanding global ties, the good news is likely to continue (Wed, 15 Mar 2006 15:05:35 GMT)

Stocks Set to Extend Gains
Index futures pointed higher after the blue-chips reached nearly five-year highs Tuesday. Import prices fell, while the New York Fed's index jumped (Wed, 15 Mar 2006 15:05:45 GMT)

Giving Credit Where Credit Is Due
Three credit bureaus band together to rival Fair Isaac's FICO scoring system. If VantageScore is more accurate, will lenders change their ways? (Wed, 15 Mar 2006 15:05:55 GMT)

Vertex inks £45m Deutsche Bank mortgage outsourcing deal
British BPO outfit Vertex Financial Services has won five year contract, worth around £45 million, to provide outsourced mortgage processing services to db mortgages, Deutsche Bank's new ... (Wed, 15 Mar 2006 15:20:50 GMT)

Mortgage applications slightly weaker as rates increase
Mortgage applications slightly weaker as rates increase (Wed, 15 Mar 2006 15:56:19 GMT)

About 123,000 borrowers behind on mortgage payments
NEW ORLEANS A banking survey says about 123-thousand borrowers in Louisiana and Mississippi are behind on their mortgage payments, even though most took advantage of delayed payment plans in the weeks after Hurricane Katrina. (Wed, 15 Mar 2006 16:42:52 GMT)

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Mortgage Rates Rise
Mortgage rates rose this week. Freddie Mac says rates on 30-year mortgages climbed to 6.23 percent, their highest point since late December. (Wed, 15 Mar 2006 18:05:11 GMT)

Weekly Home Mortgage Rates
Weekly Home Mortgage Rates (Wed, 15 Mar 2006 19:16:40 GMT)

Emerging mortgage demand may ,spur push to bonds
WASHINGTON, March 15 (Reuters) - A burgeoning number of emerging markets are nearing the point where mortgage demand will be so strong they will need to turn to bonds and funds for financing, World Bank officials said on Wednesday. (Wed, 15 Mar 2006 20:25:38 GMT)

About 123,000 La., Miss. borrowers behind on mortgage payments
NEW ORLEANS -- About 123,000 borrowers in Louisiana and Mississippi are behind on their mortgage payments even though most took advantage of delayed payment plans in the weeks after Hurricane Katrina, according to a banking survey. (Wed, 15 Mar 2006 20:28:23 GMT)

Survey: Mortgage Rates Near 4-Year High
U.S. mortgage rates hit highs not seen since July 2002 last week, on the eve of the spring buying season, according to a survey of lenders published Wednesday by an industry group. (Wed, 15 Mar 2006 20:52:17 GMT)

Thornburg Mortgage Declares First Quarter Preferred Dividend of $0.50
SANTA FE, N.M.----March 15, 2006--Thornburg Mortgage Inc. announced a first quarter dividend of $0.50 per share on its 8.00% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock. This dividend will be payable on April 17, 2006, to preferred shareholders of record as of March 31, 2006. (Wed, 15 Mar 2006 21:05:00 GMT)

CORRECTION - WASHINGTON - Emerging mortgage demand may spur push to bonds
WASHINGTON, March 15 (Reuters) - A burgeoning number of emerging markets are nearing the point where mortgage demand will be so strong they will need to turn to bonds and funds for financing, World Bank officials said on Wednesday. (Wed, 15 Mar 2006 21:10:57 GMT)

Survey: Mortgage rates near 4-year high
The rise in rates may limit how much money some home buyers can borrow and could force some sellers to reduce prices. "As rates go up it definitely affects homebuyer affordability," said Robert Moulton, a Manhasset, N.Y.-based broker who is head of Americana Mortgage Group. (Wed, 15 Mar 2006 21:15:16 GMT)

Survey: Mortgage Rates Near 4-Year High
NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. mortgage rates hit highs not seen since July 2002 last week, on the eve of the spring buying season, according to a survey of lenders published Wednesday by an industry group.The rise in rates may limit how much money some home buyers can borrow and could force some sellers to reduce prices. (Wed, 15 Mar 2006 21:30:09 GMT)

Metrocities Mortgage Reports Record Closings for 2005
RISMEDIA, March 16 — Metrocities Mortgage announced record closing figures for 2005. During the year, the residential lending leader and its family of companies tallied over $10 billion in closed loan volume -- a 57% increase over its 2004 production. The company also announced that it plans to add Loan staff in 2006 to accommodate its ongoing growth. (Wed, 15 Mar 2006 21:46:37 GMT)

State to Offer 40-Year Home Loan for First-time Buyers
California is getting into the 40-year home mortgage business. The option is seen as a way to qualify more first-time buyers into the state's expensive housing market. (Wed, 15 Mar 2006 22:47:26 GMT)

H&R mortgage refinancing business also in question
H&R Block refinanced mortgages in NY and NJ and processesed the same through Option one mortgage. That part of business is also under suspect. Lipitor’s claim on better Kidney function from Pfizer analyzed India Daily Medical Technology Team Do you have Type II diabetes? (Wed, 15 Mar 2006 22:57:58 GMT)

Tax Breaks For Homeowners
If you're a homeowner whose taken advantage of low mortgage and refinance rates in recent years, then you might have some great tax savings in store for you. (Thu, 16 Mar 2006 00:12:59 GMT)

Mortgage Delinquencies Remain at Historic Highs in Louisiana and Mississippi, According to MBA
MARCH 15, 2006 -- Washington, D.C.-- Almost 76,000 homeowners in Louisiana and Mississippi were seriously delinquent on their mortgages at the end of December 2005, according to the latest National Delinquency Survey by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). (Thu, 16 Mar 2006 00:57:17 GMT)

Mortgage rates nearing 4-year high on cusp of spring home buying season
NEW YORK -- U.S. mortgage rates hit highs last week that haven't been seen since July 2002, on the eve of the spring buying season, according to a survey of lenders published Wednesday by an industry group. (Thu, 16 Mar 2006 05:24:15 GMT)

SPECIAL SECTIONS
If you're a homeowner whose taken advantage of low mortgage and refinance rates in recent years, then you might have some great tax savings in store for you. (Thu, 16 Mar 2006 05:42:26 GMT)

Mesa man contest finalist for living room makeover
Most home remodeling jobs are paid by refinancing your home's mortgage, or maybe using an inheritance left by a long-lost uncle. (Thu, 16 Mar 2006 06:05:26 GMT)

A Homegrown Solution for Safe Ports
Sophisticated scanning technology is being tested in Hong Kong. Why not at home? (Thu, 16 Mar 2006 06:47:50 GMT)

New rules for mortgage lenders?
Colorado mortgage lenders will have to register with a state agency, pass a criminal background check and post a $25,000 bond if proposed legislation becomes law. (Thu, 16 Mar 2006 07:57:28 GMT)

Venturing into Home-Based Internet Business
By Hanisah M. Gani SO, there I was at home, sitting on my couch, browsing the Internet not looking for anything in particular really. I was simply tired of having to wake up every morning, go to work, come home, watch TV and hit the bed again; tired of being underpaid and overworked. (Thu, 16 Mar 2006 08:08:18 GMT)

The Candidates Weigh In On Predatory Lending Law
Everyone seems to be weighing in on Montgomery County's new predatory lending law, which drastically increases fines against unscrupulous lenders. (Thu, 16 Mar 2006 10:02:43 GMT)

Emerging mortgage demand
A number of emerging markets, including SA, are nearing the point where mortgage demand will be so strong that they will have to turn to bonds and funds for financing. (Thu, 16 Mar 2006 10:41:05 GMT)

Mortgage rates drift downward
The forces that had put upward pressure on rates ran out of steam this week, according to Bankrate.com's survey of large lenders. (Thu, 16 Mar 2006 11:00:00 GMT)

Lenders tighten mortgage criteria
Lenders are growing wary of the riskier yet more flexible mortgages favored in Silicon Valley, even as rising interest rates are making it tougher for buyers to afford the region's high-priced homes. (Thu, 16 Mar 2006 11:21:29 GMT)

Mortgage Rates Keep Rising
U.S. mortgage rates hit highs not seen since July 2002 last week, on the eve of the spring buying season, according to a survey of lenders published Wednesday by an industry group. The rise in rates may limit how much money some home buyers can borrow and could force some sellers to reduce prices. Rates for 30-year mortgages, the most commonly... (Thu, 16 Mar 2006 12:10:48 GMT)

RATES STALL:
Mortgage rates didn't move much in a week of unsurprising economic reports. The best news was that the gap widened between adjustable-rate mortgages and fixed-rate loans. (Thu, 16 Mar 2006 12:17:15 GMT)

Bankrate: Mortgage Rates Hover at Multi-year High
NEW YORK, March 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Fixed mortgage rates dipped slightly, one week after hitting the highest point since Sept. 2003. The average 30-year fixed rate mortgage is now 6.43 percent, according to Bankrate.com ( Nachrichten ) 's weekly national survey of large lenders. (Thu, 16 Mar 2006 12:42:20 GMT)

CreveCor Mortgage Taps Portellus for Enterprise Rules Management and Broker Portal
IRVINE, Calif.----March 16, 2006--Portellus Inc., a leading provider of technology solutions and services for the financial services industry, announced that CreveCor Mortgage, a St. (Thu, 16 Mar 2006 13:30:00 GMT)

About 123,000 borrowers behind on mortgage payments
NEW ORLEANS -- About 123,000 borrowers in Louisiana and Mississippi are behind on their mortgage payments, even though most took advantage of delayed payment plans in the weeks after Hurricane Katrina, according to a banking survey. (Thu, 16 Mar 2006 13:31:08 GMT)

Growing market: Builders cultivate minority home buyers
As the size of the country's minority communities grow, their impact on home building and the real estate industry is creating a new dynamic in home selling. (Thu, 16 Mar 2006 13:32:14 GMT)

Lenders tighten mortgage criteria
Lenders are growing wary of the riskier yet more flexible mortgages favored in Silicon Valley, even as rising interest rates are making it tougher for buyers to afford the region's high-priced homes. (Thu, 16 Mar 2006 14:14:00 GMT)

Lenders tighten mortgage criteria
Lenders are growing wary of riskier yet more flexible mortgages favored in Silicon Valley, even as rising interest rates make it tougher for buyers to afford the region's high-priced homes. (Thu, 16 Mar 2006 14:32:04 GMT)

It's Taxing Times for H&R Block
New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer is suing the tax preparer, alleging it fraudulently steered some customers toward a dubious IRA product. It's the latest travail to hit the company (Thu, 16 Mar 2006 15:20:35 GMT)

Committee to address more questions on loan to Hardeman Adult Education
The Fayette County General Services Committee has been asked to address more questions regarding the county’s $8,142.05 loan to Hardeman County’s Adult Education Program. (Thu, 16 Mar 2006 15:50:14 GMT)

Mortgage rates fall
Mortgage rates fell this week, with the 30-year rate dipping slightly and one- and five-year rates also lower. (Thu, 16 Mar 2006 16:21:38 GMT)

P60 million loan issue is politically motivated
THE Canlaon City Council said his clients believe the complaints lodged against them before the Ombudsman for the Visayas in connection with the P60 million loan issue were "politically motivated." (Thu, 16 Mar 2006 17:01:33 GMT)

Council OKs loan for low-income apartments
HESPERIA — The Hesperia City Council on Wednesday approved a $5.9 million loan to finance the construction of low-income apartments on C Avenue. The 72-unit apartment complex will be partially paid for with loans from the Redevelopment Agency and State Home Funds. (Thu, 16 Mar 2006 17:20:20 GMT)

Rates on 30-Year Mortgages Drop This Week
Rates on 30-year mortgages, which had jumped to the highest level in 2 1/2 years, edged down slightly this week. Mortgage giant Freddie Mac reported Thursday that rates on 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages averaged 6.34 percent this week, the second highest level since mid-November. (Thu, 16 Mar 2006 17:22:12 GMT)

Mortgage rates fall
Mortgage rates fell this week, with the 30-year rate slipping from the previous week's two and a-half year high, Freddie Mac said Thursday. (Thu, 16 Mar 2006 17:24:00 GMT)

Home loan delinquency rate shows increase
More Americans fell behind on their mortgage payments at the end of last year, as they struggled in the face of rising interest rates, higher gasoline prices, and holiday credit card bills. (Thu, 16 Mar 2006 17:24:00 GMT)

Home loan delinquency rate shows increase
More Americans fell behind on their mortgage payments at the end of last year, as they struggled in the face of rising interest rates, higher gasoline prices, and holiday credit card bills. (Thu, 16 Mar 2006 17:24:00 GMT)

Late Mortgage Payments Up in Final Quarter
Late mortgage payments climbed to a 2 1/2-year high in the final quarter of 2005 as Gulf Coast homeowners struggled with fallout from the hurricanes and lofty energy prices along with rising interest rates squeezed the budgets of others across the country. (Thu, 16 Mar 2006 17:34:56 GMT)

BREAKING: GMAC Mortgage to idle 24 workers
WATERLOO --- GMAC Mortgage announced today it has discontinued loan processing and closing operations within its Waterloo facility, displacing 24 employees out of a total local work force of more than 800. (Thu, 16 Mar 2006 18:09:28 GMT)

Loan program fosters home ownership
Commerce Bank is offering a home mortgage for low-income Wichitans that requires only $500 down. The special loans -- plus a series of educational workshops on how to qualify for a mortgage -- are designed to encourage home ownership in low- and moderate-income neighborhoods, like the one near Commerce's branch at 21st and Grove. (Thu, 16 Mar 2006 18:37:23 GMT)

Mortgage rates dip
Economic reports indicating inflation remains under control sent mortgage rates modestly lower this week. (Thu, 16 Mar 2006 18:38:23 GMT)

About 123,000 borrowers behind on mortgage payments
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - About 123,000 borrowers in Louisiana and Mississippi are behind on their mortgage payments, even though most took advantage of delayed payment plans in the weeks after Hurricane Katrina, according to a banking survey. (Thu, 16 Mar 2006 18:54:52 GMT)

Katrina, adjustable rates send mortgage delinquencies up
Residential mortgage delinquencies rose in the fourth quarter of 2005 from a year earlier, primarily because of Hurricane Katrina and an increased share of adjustable-rate and subprime loans, an industry trade group said Thursday. (Thu, 16 Mar 2006 18:57:08 GMT)

Mortgage giant finds additional accounting flaws
As it continues to peel through the onion-like layers of its $11 billion faulty accounting, mortgage company Fannie Mae disclosed Monday that it has found additional errors in its government-ordered review. (Thu, 16 Mar 2006 19:57:47 GMT)

Mortgage Rates Hover at Multi-Year High
RISMEDIA, March 17 — Fixed mortgage rates dipped slightly, one week after hitting the highest point since September 2003. The average 30-year fixed rate mortgage is now 6.43 percent, according to Bankrate.com's weekly national survey of large lenders. The 30-year fixed rate mortgages in this week's survey had an average of 0.32 discount and origination points. (Thu, 16 Mar 2006 21:14:37 GMT)

More people seeking independent mortgage advice
Increasing numbers of existing and potential homeowners are seeking the expert advice of mortgage brokers, says Mike Pero Mortgages chief executive Jeff Staniland. (Thu, 16 Mar 2006 21:21:37 GMT)

Mortgage delinquencies rise in latest quarter
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- Consumers had greater trouble meeting their mortgage obligations in the fourth quarter, as borrowers faced higher energy prices, interest rates and continuing difficulties from Hurricane Katrina, a mortgage bankers' group said Thursday. (Thu, 16 Mar 2006 22:01:43 GMT)

General Motors Delays 10-K Filing on Mortgage Unit Accounting
March 16 (Bloomberg) -- General Motors Corp., the world's largest automaker, said it delayed its annual 10-K report due today because of accounting issues with a mortgage unit and expects to file within two weeks. (Fri, 17 Mar 2006 00:18:24 GMT)

Deutsche Bank buys stake in Mexican mortgage provider
Deutsche Bank has completed its acquisition of a 49% interest in Fincasa Hipotecaria, a Mexican mortgage originator active in the low income social housing market in Mexico, from Ixe Grupo Financiero. (Fri, 17 Mar 2006 02:30:02 GMT)

PRESS RELEASE: S&P Rates RAMS Mortgage Sec Trust Series 2
S&P: Australia's RAMS Continues To Access U.S. Ext. CP Mkt (MORE TO FOLLOW) Dow Jones Newswires March 16, 2006 21:52 ET (02:52 GMT) Copyright (c) 2006 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. S&P Rates RAMS Mortgage Sec Trust Series 2 At A-1+ (MORE TO FOLLOW) Dow Jones Newswires March 16, 2006 21:53 ET (02:53 GMT) Copyright (c) 2006 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. PRESS RELEASE: S&P Rates RAMS Mortgage Sec Trust (Fri, 17 Mar 2006 02:55:00 GMT)

Can you transfer a home loan?
Our home loan expert says no. But, tells you what to do if you are buying a home where the seller still has a home loan. (Fri, 17 Mar 2006 03:43:32 GMT)

Home loan delinquency rate shows increase
More Americans fell behind on their mortgage payments at the end of last year as they struggled in the face of hurricane damage, rising interest rates, higher gas prices and holiday credit card bills, the Mortgage Bankers Association said Thursday. (Fri, 17 Mar 2006 04:57:49 GMT)

Realty Q&A: Home insurance issues
Question: If the sales price is $400,000 and the loan is $400,000, can a lender require that the borrower carry $400,000 worth of insurance on the improvements? Roger Chaussee, ERA Trademark Realtors. (Fri, 17 Mar 2006 05:01:30 GMT)

A home loan before marriage?
Chances are high you will not get a home loan before marriage. So, here's what you can do... (Fri, 17 Mar 2006 05:13:32 GMT)

Man pleads guilty in $1.7M mortgage scam
A Westmoreland County man pleaded guilty Thursday in federal court to being one of the ringleaders of a $1.7 million mortgage fraud scheme. (Fri, 17 Mar 2006 05:23:31 GMT)

Another key player pleads guilty in $1.6 million mortgage scheme
A Murrysville man pleaded guilty in federal court yesterday to helping lead a mortgage-flipping scheme that led to the purchase of 27 houses through more than $1.6 million in fraudulently obtained loans. (Fri, 17 Mar 2006 05:27:00 GMT)

Heineken Sees the Light
Half of U.S. beer drinkers are choosing low-cal hops, and the Dutch brewer has an upscale beer created especially for them (Fri, 17 Mar 2006 05:27:01 GMT)

Mortgage money blues: More homeowners fall behind with payments
More Bay State homeowners are behind in their mortgages than at any point since 2003, while loan-foreclosure rates remain at an eight-year high. The Mortgage Bankers Association reported yesterday that... (Fri, 17 Mar 2006 05:30:51 GMT)

Mortgage delinquencies rising
WASHINGTON -- Late mortgage payments climbed to a 2½-year high in the final quarter of 2005. The uptick was expected as Gulf Coast homeowners struggled with fallout from the hurricanes and lofty energy prices along with rising interest rates squeezed the budgets of others across the country. (Fri, 17 Mar 2006 05:31:28 GMT)

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Advantage Credit Joins Coalition Against Broker Fraud
The Coalition Against Broker Fraud has formed to combat and prevent mortgage fraud. The Coalition is developing a national database to keep mortgage brokers who have been involved in fraudulent activites out of the industry for good. Advantage Credit's president, Ron Litt, is now a director on the Coalition Board. [PRWEB Mar 17, 2006] (Fri, 17 Mar 2006 08:40:46 GMT)

30-Year Mortgage Rate Slips to 6.34%
Rates on 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages averaged 6.34% this week, down slightly from 6.37% last week, mortgage company Freddie Mac said. (Fri, 17 Mar 2006 08:46:59 GMT)

Inflation fears ease, mortgage rates dip
WASHINGTON -- Rates on 30-year mortgages, which had jumped to the highest level in 2 1/2 years, edged down slightly this week. Mortgage giant Freddie Mac reported Thursday that rates on 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages averaged 6.34% this week, the second-highest level since mid-November. (Fri, 17 Mar 2006 10:09:12 GMT)

Mortgage problems building
Late mortgage payments climbed to a 2½-year high in the final quarter of 2005 as Gulf Coast homeowners struggled with fallout from the hurricanes, and high energy prices along with rising interest rates squeezed the budgets of others across the country. (Fri, 17 Mar 2006 10:58:25 GMT)

BREAKING: GMAC Mortgage to idle 24 workers
WATERLOO --- GMAC Mortgage announced today it has discontinued loan processing and closing operations within its Waterloo facility, displacing 24 employees out of a total local work force of more than 800. (Fri, 17 Mar 2006 11:09:41 GMT)

Home loan delinquency rate shows increase
More Americans fell behind on their mortgage payments at the end of last year as they struggled in the face of hurricane damage, rising interest rates, higher gas prices and holiday credit card bills, the Mortgage Bankers Association said Thursday. (Fri, 17 Mar 2006 11:47:23 GMT)

Your Mortgage Has A Nasty Sting!
Competition for mortgage borrowers is fierce, so lenders have responded by massively inflating their exit penalties. How much will bailing out cost you? (Fri, 17 Mar 2006 12:15:26 GMT)

Mortgage application may trigger junk calls
When you get a mortgage rate quote or a preapproval, you probably assume that your inquiry with the lender is confidential. (Fri, 17 Mar 2006 12:40:26 GMT)

Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta Files Form 10 With SEC, Releases 2005 Year-end Financial Results
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta today filed its Form 10 Registration Statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Bank's Registration Statement includes financial statements for the year ending Dec. 31, 2005 as well as restated financial results for prior periods. (Fri, 17 Mar 2006 16:04:00 GMT)

Doral Financial Enters Consent Orders to Review Mortgage Portfolios
Doral Financial Corp., one of Puerto Rico's largest financial institutions, said Friday that its banking unit Doral Bank agreed with regulatory authorities in the United States and Puerto Rico to review its mortgage portfolios and guarantee their capital adequacy and liquidity. (Fri, 17 Mar 2006 16:37:06 GMT)

State still leads in mortgage foreclosures
Indiana led the nation with the highest rate of mortgage foreclosures for the final three months of 2005, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. (Fri, 17 Mar 2006 17:02:07 GMT)

Prosperity Perspectives: Tracking the Mortgage Wolves, By: Russ Cohn
We recently had a call from a woman who wanted some advice about her current home loan and whether we would recommend a refinance. (Fri, 17 Mar 2006 17:41:20 GMT)

Home loan delinquency rate shows increase
WASHINGTON (USA Today) - More Americans fell behind on their mortgage payments at the end of last year as they struggled in the face of hurricane damage, rising interest rates, higher gas prices and holiday credit card bills, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. (Fri, 17 Mar 2006 18:29:25 GMT)

NM Mortgage Finance Authority wins national award
The New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority has won the National Council of State Housing Agencies' 2006 Annual Award for "legislative distinction" among its national peers, according to a news release. (Fri, 17 Mar 2006 19:12:04 GMT)

On High Credit Alert
Most people go on High Credit Report Alert before a big financial event such as buying a house, applying for a home equity loan, leasing a car, or getting a new credit card. For the rest of us, an occasional look into the official credit record has always been sufficient. (Fri, 17 Mar 2006 20:13:58 GMT)

Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale
THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: May 14, 2004. (Fri, 17 Mar 2006 22:03:32 GMT)

Growing numbers of homeowners late on mortgage payments
When realtor Dale Van de Loo of REMAX shows a home, he watches carefully for the "feeling factor." He says, "It's really exciting (Fri, 17 Mar 2006 23:35:58 GMT)

Two people plead guilty in mortgage scheme
JACKSON, Miss. Two people accused in a mortgage fraud scheme in the Hattiesburg and Laurel areas pleaded guilty to federal charges today. (Sat, 18 Mar 2006 01:24:51 GMT)

Livingston Manor gets $150,000 loan
Livingston County Board members on Thursday night voted to lend $150,000 to Livingston Manor. The loan had been approved by the board's Nursing Home Committee earlier this month, contingent upon approval by the board. (Sat, 18 Mar 2006 01:48:08 GMT)

Multifamily Mortgage Debt Outstanding at the End of 2005 is $674B--An Increase of 10.2%
MARCH 16, 2006 -- Washington, D.C.—Proving that 2005 was a strong year for commercial and multifamily real estate finance, the Federal Reserve recorded $2.64 trillion in commercial and multifamily mortgage debt outstanding at the end of 2005, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) reported. (Sat, 18 Mar 2006 08:11:04 GMT)

Guilty plea entered in home loan fraud case
A Lakewood real estate agent pleaded guilty to wire fraud and money laundering Friday for arranging more than 100 fraudulent loans and mortgages for illegal immigrants and other unqualified recipients. (Sat, 18 Mar 2006 08:15:37 GMT)

Late mortgage payments climb in final quarter of 2005
WASHINGTON (AP) - Late mortgage payments climbed to a 21/2-year high in the final quarter of 2005 as Gulf Coast homeowners struggled with fallout from the hurricanes and lofty energy prices along with rising interest rates squeezed the budgets of others across the country. (Sat, 18 Mar 2006 10:10:42 GMT)

Mortgage fraud scheme leads 2 to plead guilty
Two people accused in a mortgage fraud scheme in the Hattiesburg and Laurel areas pleaded guilty to federal charges on Friday. (Sat, 18 Mar 2006 11:05:16 GMT)

Mortgage rates still rising
Mortgage rates in Greater Cincinnati have jumped to their highest level in nearly four years. The average rate on a 30-year, fixed $150,000 mortgage was 6.5 percent this week. (Sat, 18 Mar 2006 11:16:53 GMT)

Consumer Loan And Savings Rates
A sampling of financial institutions was asked to quote the most recent lowest annual percentage rates they would charge a new loan customer with an annual income from $30,000 to $35,000 and good credit standing. Qualifications for borrowing and finance charges vary among institutions. Rates may differ from branch to branch. Some institutions provide lower rates to existing customers. (Sat, 18 Mar 2006 11:21:14 GMT)

40-year-loan program aids first-time home buyers
A California state agency that provides special loan programs for first-time home buyers this week announced it will offer a new 40-year mortgage with an interest rate lower than those most lenders offer. (Sat, 18 Mar 2006 11:30:15 GMT)

ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES
The primary advantages of getting a mortgage from family: The interest rate is often lower than for conventional loans. No points or loan fees are needed. (Sat, 18 Mar 2006 11:30:25 GMT)

Mortgage payments coming a little late
IF TOUGH TIMES COME ... Experts say the Coachella Valley is in no immediate danger of dealing with a foreclosure crisis, as local prices continue to appreciate even as unsold resale inventory rises. (Sat, 18 Mar 2006 12:12:56 GMT)

Mortgage Foreclosures
Mortgage foreclosures filed with the civil division of the Circuit Court for Nov. 5-11, 2005. Names in bold are the subject of, or have an interest in, the foreclosure action. Lighter names filed the foreclosure action. (Sat, 18 Mar 2006 14:09:49 GMT)

Home loan warning
NO-deposit home loans can help buyers gain a foothold in the market but some have inflated interest rates, a non-bank lender has warned. (Sat, 18 Mar 2006 14:10:44 GMT)

Consumer Loan And Savings Rates
A sampling of financial institutions was asked to quote the most recent lowest annual percentage rates they would charge a new loan customer with an annual income from $30,000 to $35,000 and good credit standing. Qualifications for borrowing and finance charges vary among institutions. Rates may differ from branch to branch. Some institutions provide lower rates to existing customers. (Sat, 18 Mar 2006 14:47:41 GMT)

40-year-loan program aids first-time home buyers
A California state agency that provides special loan programs for first-time home buyers this week announced it will offer a new 40-year mortgage with an interest rate lower than those most lenders offer. (Sat, 18 Mar 2006 18:15:11 GMT)

ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES
The primary advantages of getting a mortgage from family: The interest rate is often lower than for conventional loans. No points or loan fees are needed. (Sat, 18 Mar 2006 18:15:21 GMT)

Huntington Mayor Comments On Mobile Home Ordinance
We first met Jo Ann Fecteah Friday. She desperately wants to sell her manufactured home. Jo Ann has a buyer for her home. He wants to turn the mobile home into rental property, but a new ordinance put in place by the city of Huntington restricts him. "It leaves me in bad situation. (Sun, 19 Mar 2006 03:30:37 GMT)

South Texas Home — Mortgage financing options continue to grow
Fewer borrowers are putting money down on home purchases. (Sun, 19 Mar 2006 06:02:46 GMT)

Don’t walk away from mortgage
Q: I have a home valued at $140,000, but I owe approximately $160,000. I have a first mortgage of $121,000 and a second at $38,500. My wife and I are both over 50. We want to sell or get rid of the house. We don’t know what to do. (Sun, 19 Mar 2006 06:17:50 GMT)

HOUSTON MORTGAGE MONITOR
INDIVIDUAL LENDER RATES The mortgage interest rate list represents a sampling of rates as quoted by lenders in the Houston market on Friday. Rates, which may change on Monday, are for 90 percent loans and do not include origination fees. The numbers in parentheses after the rates are discount points. A point is equal to 1 percent of the loan amount (Sun, 19 Mar 2006 06:54:27 GMT)

For Home Loan Broker, Troubles Come With Creative Refinancing
Park Place Funding gives borrowers a cut of bounties for high-rate mortgages. For a while, everyone was happy. (Sun, 19 Mar 2006 08:03:59 GMT)

Home Equity Leads Now Available From ProspectZone; Mortgage Brokers Introduced To A New Source Of Quality Prospects
Mortgage.ProspectZone.com announces the addition of home equity leads to their current selection of qualified mortgage and refinance leads. Mortgage brokers now have access to a daily supply of real-time, interested home equity leads, delivered straight to their inboxes. [PRWEB Mar 19, 2006] Trackback URI: http://www.prweb.com/zingpr.php/U3VtbS1GYWx1LVByb2YtTWFnbi1IYWxmLVplcm8= (Sun, 19 Mar 2006 08:14:15 GMT)

Higher rates may mean change in mortgage
MarketWatch Higher short-term interest rates mean payments on many adjustable-rate mortgages could surge. And with the 30-year rate hovering around 6.3 percent, now is the time to exchange your ARM for a fixed-rate mortgage. (Sun, 19 Mar 2006 09:05:16 GMT)

Mortgage defaults rise with debt load
Gordon Clark feels like his home is slipping out of his grasp. (Sun, 19 Mar 2006 09:10:42 GMT)

Homeowners may cut spending in 2006
Julie Johnsen of Rochester, Minn., refinanced her mortgage twice in the last two years, taking advantage of low interest rates to take out cash to fix up her house and pay off debts. (Sun, 19 Mar 2006 10:06:46 GMT)

HOME CALENDAR
Virtual Home Buyers Workshop: 30 minutes of information sharing and advice from Ross Mortgage on a live Web workshop. 7 p.m. Tue. Register at www.rossmortgage.com. (Sun, 19 Mar 2006 10:09:51 GMT)

Consumer Loan And Savings Rates
A sampling of financial institutions was asked to quote the most recent lowest annual percentage rates they would charge a new loan customer with an annual income from $30,000 to $35,000 and good credit standing. Qualifications for borrowing and finance charges vary among institutions. Rates may differ from branch to branch. Some institutions provide lower rates to existing customers. (Sun, 19 Mar 2006 10:32:40 GMT)

Home Equity Leads Now Available From ProspectZone; Mortgage Brokers Introduced To A New Source Of Quality Prospects
(PRWEB) March 19, 2006 -- ProspectZone Inc. (Sun, 19 Mar 2006 12:00:00 GMT)

Confused by all the Mortgage Options? Here's Help
(ARA) - Fixed rate. Adjustable rate. Interest Only. Flex. All of the different types of home loans that are available these days can puzzle many homebuyers. But, say mortgage experts, virtually every home loan is one of two types: a fixed rate loan or an adjustable rate loan. (Sun, 19 Mar 2006 13:29:39 GMT)

Higher rates may mean change in mortgage
MarketWatch Higher short-term interest rates mean payments on many adjustable-rate mortgages could surge. And with the 30-year rate hovering around 6.3 percent, now is the time to exchange your ARM for a fixed-rate mortgage. (Sun, 19 Mar 2006 13:34:48 GMT)

North: Family may re-mortgage home to help find woman's killer
The family of a murdered Bangor shop assistant are considering re-mortgaging their home to treble the reward for information about her killing to £30,000 (€44,000), it emerged today. (Sun, 19 Mar 2006 17:50:56 GMT)

For Home Loan Broker, Troubles Come With Creative Refinancing
Park Place Funding gives borrowers a cut of bounties for high-rate mortgages. For a while, everyone was happy. (Sun, 19 Mar 2006 23:03:44 GMT)

Hang up the phone when mortgage brokers and bankers try to refinance and sell you mortgage, loan or cash out
It is time to scale down in real estate. It is time to live debt free. They got their tax breaks at the cost of your escalated real estate taxes. Now they want to make you live on refinancing and cash out on your home, credit cards and finally take your home away. (Sun, 19 Mar 2006 23:42:17 GMT)

Slowing home market to ripple through job market
As the housing market slows, there will likely be a lot of people bailing out of their real estate jobs and other professions related to housing - appraisers, mortgage brokers and home construction workers - and many not by choice. (Mon, 20 Mar 2006 02:14:00 GMT)

Slowing home market to ripple through job market
As the housing market slows, there will likely be a lot of people bailing out of their real estate jobs and other professions related to housing - appraisers, mortgage brokers and home construction workers - and many not by choice. (Mon, 20 Mar 2006 02:14:00 GMT)

Slowing home market to ripple through job market
As the housing market slows, there will likely be a lot of people bailing out of their real estate jobs and other professions related to housing - appraisers, mortgage brokers and home construction workers - and many not by choice. (Mon, 20 Mar 2006 02:14:00 GMT)

Slowing home market to ripple through job market
As the housing market slows, there will likely be a lot of people bailing out of their real estate jobs and other professions related to housing - appraisers, mortgage brokers and home construction workers - and many not by choice. (Mon, 20 Mar 2006 02:14:00 GMT)

Slowing home market to ripple through job market
As the housing market slows, there will likely be a lot of people bailing out of their real estate jobs and other professions related to housing appraisers, mortgage brokers and home construction workers and many not by choice. It could send shock waves through the job market and the economy. (Mon, 20 Mar 2006 03:57:09 GMT)

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