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Bankrate: Mortgage Rates Dip Following Fed Announcement
After rising for three consecutive weeks, fixed mortgage rates took a breather in the immediate aftermath of the Federal Reserve's June 29th interest rate hike. The average 30-year fixed rate mortgage slid to 6.91 percent from 6.93 percent the day before last week's Fed announcement. (Thu, 06 Jul 2006 11:30:00 GMT)

Single women have come a long way in real estate
These days more than one in five home buyers is a single woman. Spurred on by a healthy real estate market, a variety of new loan options and more buying power than they had in the past, single women have become a powerful demographic in the real estate market. (Thu, 06 Jul 2006 11:34:19 GMT)

GMAC Mortgage and Dewey Companies Raise $150,000 to Pay Py Family Mortgage
Dewey Companies and GMAC Mortgage, in a continuation of the companies' commitment to the building of the Py family home in northeast Philadelphia as part of ABC-TV's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," will mark the completion of the Py's existing mortgage by burning the family's mortgage paperwork outside the Py's new home in the Bustleton area of Philadelphia today at 3:00 p.m. (Thu, 06 Jul 2006 12:00:00 GMT)

ING Mortgage Selects Metavante Lending Automation Technology
MILWAUKEE----July 6, 2006--Metavante Corporation, the banking and payments technology subsidiary of Marshall & Ilsley Corporation , today announced that ING DIRECT USA has licensed its online wholesale point-of-sale and loan origination system technology for its wholesale mortgage operation, ING Mortgage. (Thu, 06 Jul 2006 12:00:00 GMT)

Americans Easily Investing in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
(PRWEB) July 6, 2006 -- By closing the first US-style mortgage in San Miguel de Allende, Finance North America has expanded Americans’ ability to use US funding sources for Mexican property investments. (Thu, 06 Jul 2006 12:00:00 GMT)

Home loan demand rises amid Fed rate increase
By Julie Haviv NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. (Thu, 06 Jul 2006 12:08:06 GMT)

Thomson to go on loan
PROMISING Hearts defender Jason Thomson has agreed to join Livingston on a season-long loan deal next term. (Thu, 06 Jul 2006 12:28:22 GMT)

Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, WCI Mortgage Form Joint Venture
DES MOINES, Iowa----July 6, 2006--Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, a division of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., one of the nation's leading providers of residential mortgages, today announced a new joint venture with Florida-based WCI Mortgage, a subsidiary of WCI Communities, Inc. . (Thu, 06 Jul 2006 12:30:00 GMT)

Mortgage demand rises as rates dip despite Fed increase
Mortgage applications rose for the first time in three weeks as interest rates on home loans fell from a four-year high last week when the Federal Reserve raised borrowing costs, an industry trade group said on Thursday. (Thu, 06 Jul 2006 13:34:36 GMT)

League offers to bail out Carlton with loan
THE AFL is poised to break new ground by advancing ailing Carlton the bulk of the funds it desperately needs via a loan. The AFL Commission approved Carlton's request for about $1.5 million on June 24 — an injection of money that will enable the Blues to survive an imminent cash-flow crisis. (Thu, 06 Jul 2006 14:14:57 GMT)

Put a Lid on Rising Mortgage Payments
(ARA) - Do you have a balloon mortgage that is coming due or an adjustable rate mortgage payment that has been steadily creeping up as interest rates change? (Thu, 06 Jul 2006 14:54:36 GMT)

Fool's Eye View: The Deadliest Home Loan!
I see that the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML, a trade association which represents almost all UK mortgage lenders) has arranged a seminar on interest-only mortgages in November. (Thu, 06 Jul 2006 15:03:46 GMT)

Mortgage rates at new 4-year high
Mortgage rates climbed slightly higher this week, reaching their highest level in more than four years, Freddie Mac reported Thursday. (Thu, 06 Jul 2006 15:28:16 GMT)

Put a Lid on Rising Mortgage Payments
(ARA) - Do you have a balloon mortgage that is coming due or an adjustable rate mortgage payment that has been steadily creeping up as interest rates change? (Thu, 06 Jul 2006 15:32:37 GMT)

• Rising Home Loan Demand Amid Increasing Fed Rate
An industry trade group said on Thursday that U.S. mortgage applications rose for the first time in three weeks as interest rates on home loans fell from a four-year high during a week when the Federal raised borrowing costs. (Thu, 06 Jul 2006 15:38:07 GMT)

Mortgage rates stay put
CHICAGO (MarketWatch) -- Mortgage rates held fairly steady over the past week, according to Freddie Mac's weekly survey released Thursday, supporting the likelihood that the benchmark 30-year fixed-rate mortgage will continue to move modestly higher. (Thu, 06 Jul 2006 16:17:21 GMT)

Mortgage Rates Continue to Rise
According to a survey by Freddie Mac, mortgage rates continued to climb last week. (Thu, 06 Jul 2006 16:38:59 GMT)

Refinancing Can Relieve Your Car Payment Burdens
(ARA) - It is not uncommon for car owners to find themselves in a situation where their car payments become a bigger financial drain than they anticipated. This can happen for many different reasons: job loss, sudden unexpected expenses, or simply because the car payments aren't in line with income. (Thu, 06 Jul 2006 16:40:12 GMT)

Mortgage rates rise
The average rate on a 30-year fixed- rate mortgage in the U.S. rose to 6.79 percent this week, the highest since May 2002, according to Freddie Mac. (Thu, 06 Jul 2006 16:40:22 GMT)

Mortgage Rates Edge Up for Fourth Week
Interest rates on 30-year mortgages edged up slightly last week as fears about the Federal Reserve's next rate moves lessened a bit. (Thu, 06 Jul 2006 17:58:16 GMT)

Real estate investor pleads guilty to mortgage fraud
A Kansas City real estate investor pleaded guilty Thursday in federal court to a $17.5 million mortgage fraud scheme that involved 280 residential properties, U.S. Attorney Bradley Schlozman said. (Thu, 06 Jul 2006 19:32:03 GMT)

Mortgage Rates Dip Following Fed Announcement
Until now, rates rose for three consecutive weeks (Thu, 06 Jul 2006 19:36:31 GMT)

Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, WCI Mortgage Form Joint Venture
Venture will originate, process and fund mortgage loans in Florida for WCI's customers and others (Thu, 06 Jul 2006 19:36:43 GMT)

GMAC Mortgage, Dewey Companies Raise $150,000 to Pay Family’s Mortgage
ABC's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" participants mark milestone with "Mortgage Burning" celebration (Thu, 06 Jul 2006 19:37:44 GMT)

Order Your Credit Report Now!
If you're looking to buy a home or apply for a loan, or are simply worried about identity theft, this is the best time to order your credit report. (Thu, 06 Jul 2006 20:34:00 GMT)

Fitch Rates FHAMS $263.7.8MM Mtge P-T Ctfs Ser 2006-AA4
NEW YORK----July 6, 2006--Fitch rates First Horizon Alternative Mortgage Securities Trust mortgage pass-through certificates, series 2006-AA4 as follows: $263.7 million classes I-A-1, I-A-2, II-A-1,II-A-R , III-A-1, 2AB3, 2IO3, IV-A-1, IV-A-2 and IV-A-IO 'AAA'; $7 million class B-1 'AA'; $2.5 million class B-2 'A'; $1.8 million class B-3 'BBB'; $1.3 million class B-4 'BB'; $1 million class B-5 (Thu, 06 Jul 2006 20:38:00 GMT)

Historic Volusia County Home Destroyed By Fire
An historic Volusia County home now lies in ruins and investigators said they know who's to blame. (Thu, 06 Jul 2006 20:49:12 GMT)

Pay off Mortgage or Invest?
My grandmother died, and we just received about $20,000. Should we use the money to pay down our mortgage, or should we invest it? (Thu, 06 Jul 2006 21:31:46 GMT)

Stamp Duty on mortgage loans
In recent times, availing of housing loans has become a costly affair in view of the notification issued by the Karnataka Government vide Karnataka Act No.7 of 2006, imposing 0.5 per cent of stamp duty payable under Karnataka Stamp Act 1957, on the housing loans/mortgage loans sanctioned. (Thu, 06 Jul 2006 23:44:28 GMT)

30-year mortgage rates rise slightly
HOUSING: Sales in Riverside County have declined 8.6 percent since May 2005. (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 02:08:07 GMT)

Considering a Home Remodel? Make Sure It Will Pay Off
(ARA) - If your family has to wait in line to take a shower, or if you're storing pots and pans in the laundry room due to lack of cabinet space, it could be time to consider a home remodeling project. (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 02:37:01 GMT)

Refinancing Can Relieve Your Car Payment Burdens
(ARA) - It is not uncommon for car owners to find themselves in a situation where their car payments become a bigger financial drain than they anticipated. This can happen for many different reasons: job loss, sudden unexpected expenses, or simply because the car payments aren't in line with income. (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 04:48:31 GMT)

Scott Burns: Equity maximization idea isn't always the best route
Q: Two years ago we took out a five-year, interest-only mortgage on a $207,000 home. The interest rate is 5.25 percent. We have been paying $500 a month on the principal, which is now $202,562. The home was recently appraised at $227,000. With rising interest rates, should we consider refinancing now? Or should we continue on this course and refinance at the end of the five years? D.W (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 05:35:15 GMT)

Best to get rid of credit line and get fixed-rate loan
Q: I have a home equity line of credit. When I took it out two years ago the interest rate was really low. But now it’s more than the rate on my first mortgage. I want to get out from under this. What are my options? (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 05:35:29 GMT)

Mortgage applications increase
Mortgage applications in the U.S. rose for the first time in three weeks, suggesting the slowdown in the housing market is gradual. (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 06:01:53 GMT)

30-Year Mortgage Rates Climb to 6.79%
Rates on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages increased to a nationwide average of 6.79% this week, up from 6.78% last week and the highest level since the week of May 24, 2002, mortgage company Freddie Mac said. (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 07:22:02 GMT)

Interest rates hit 4-year high
WASHINGTON -- Interest rates on 30-year mortgages edged up slightly last week as fears about the Federal Reserve's next rate moves lessened a bit. Freddie Mac, the mortgage company, reported Thursday that rates on 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages increased to a nationwide average of 6.79% this week, up from 6.78% last week. (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 08:45:00 GMT)

Fixed interest rates up, lenders nervous
Dozens of lenders have upped their fixed home loan interest rates within the past week, as fears increase of a central bank rate hike next month. - (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 08:53:14 GMT)

Three sentenced in mortgage fraud probe
Three more individuals were sentenced Thursday by U.S. District Judge Susan Dlott in the ongoing federal probe into the mortgage fraud in Greater Cincinnati. (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 09:40:17 GMT)

No evidence for McConville agent claim: O'Loan
The Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland, Nuala O'Loan, will confirm today that following an extensive investigation she discovered no evidence that the murdered Belfast woman, Jean McConville, was a British agent. (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 09:47:12 GMT)

30-Year Mortgage Rates Up
Interest rates on 30-year mortgages edged up slightly last week as fears about the Federal Reserve's next rate moves lessened a bit. Freddie Mac, the mortgage company, reported Thursday that rates on 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages increased to a nationwide average of 6.79 percent this week, up from 6.78 percent last week. Rates also rose slightly... (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 10:08:49 GMT)

Refinancing Can Relieve Your Car Payment Burdens
(ARA) - It is not uncommon for car owners to find themselves in a situation where their car payments become a bigger financial drain than they anticipated. This can happen for many different reasons: job loss, sudden unexpected expenses, or simply because the car payments aren't in line with income. (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 10:29:47 GMT)

Payday loan victims face security clearance problems
”Need money fast? Want up to $1,500 wired to you in one hour? Get an advance payday loan exclusive to the U.S. military!” While these online advertisements may sound enticing to cash-strapped service members, they could ultimately cost them their jobs. (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 10:30:10 GMT)

Mortgage fraudster sentence cut
A millionaire mortgage fraudster sees his jail sentence suspended so he can look after his sick wife in Spain. (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 11:15:03 GMT)

Mortgage company moves across state line to Lancaster County
(Lancaster-AP) July 7, 2006 - A mortgage company is moving its headquarters from Charlotte, North Carolina, to Lancaster County, bringing about 650 jobs across the state line. (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 11:56:33 GMT)

Easton certain comforts of home will suit Watsonians
WATSONIANS' batsman James Easton today admitted that his team-mates are looking forward to getting back on home turf tomorrow after a tough away schedule over the last few weeks. (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 11:59:34 GMT)

Home loan rate highest since 2002
WASHINGTON -- Interest rates on 30-year mortgages edged up slightly last week as fears about the Federal Reserve's next rate moves lessened a bit. (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 12:04:06 GMT)

Mortgage company moves across state line to Lancaster County
LANCASTER, S.C. -- A mortgage company is moving its headquarters from Charlotte, N.C., to northern Lancaster County, bringing about 650 jobs across the state line. (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 12:15:33 GMT)

Mortgage Company Moves From Charlotte To Lancaster County
LANCASTER, S.C. -- A mortgage company is moving its headquarters from Charlotte, North Carolina, to Lancaster County, bringing about 650 jobs across the state line. (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 12:34:11 GMT)

Put a Lid on Rising Mortgage Payments
(ARA) - Do you have a balloon mortgage that is coming due or an adjustable rate mortgage payment that has been steadily creeping up as interest rates change? (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 14:22:31 GMT)

Mortgage company moves across state line to Lancaster County
(Lancaster-AP) July 7, 2006 - A mortgage company is moving its headquarters from Charlotte, North Carolina, to Lancaster County, bringing about 650 jobs across the state line. (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 14:57:54 GMT)

Hawaii mortgage rates steady at 6.5%
Home loans stopped rising this week after significant increases in June. Most Hawaii lenders quoted 6.5 percent for a regular 30-year fixed-rate mortgage. (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 15:13:03 GMT)

Mortgage rates rise fourth straight week
Rates on 30-year mortgages edged up slightly last week as fears about the Federal Reserve's next rate moves lessened a bit. (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 15:53:02 GMT)

Two plead guilty in mortgage fraud scheme
TAMPA - Two local women pleaded guilty in federal court today to charges they helped defraud a mortgage lender on numerous properties in Manatee and Sarasota counties. (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 16:40:10 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. (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 17:20:19 GMT)

Former Haitian paramilitary leader pleads not guilty to mortgage fraud charges
A former Haitian paramilitary leader, convicted of leading the massacre of hundreds in his home country, did not leave behind his life of crime when he moved to New York 11 years ago, state prosecutors said in a Suffolk courtroom Friday where Emanuel "Toto" Constant pleaded not guilty to charges that he stole more than $1 million in a far-reaching mortgage fraud scam. (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 18:10:05 GMT)

Former Haitian paramilitary leader pleads not guilty to mortgage fraud charges
A former Haitian paramilitary leader, convicted of leading the massacre of hundreds in his home country, did not leave behind his life of crime when he moved to New York 11 years ago, state prosecutors said in a Suffolk courtroom Friday where Emanuel "Toto" Constant pleaded not guilty to charges that he stole more than $1 million in a far-reaching mortgage fraud scam. (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 18:17:10 GMT)

Refinancing Can Relieve Your Car Payment Burdens
(ARA) - It is not uncommon for car owners to find themselves in a situation where their car payments become a bigger financial drain than they anticipated. This can happen for many different reasons: job loss, sudden unexpected expenses, or simply because the car payments aren't in line with income. (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 20:02:58 GMT)

Refinancing Can Relieve Your Car Payment Burdens
(ARA) - It is not uncommon for car owners to find themselves in a situation where their car payments become a bigger financial drain than they anticipated. This can happen for many different reasons: job loss, sudden unexpected expenses, or simply because the car payments aren't in line with income. (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 20:03:32 GMT)

Considering a Home Remodel? Make Sure It Will Pay Off
(ARA) - If your family has to wait in line to take a shower, or if you're storing pots and pans in the laundry room due to lack of cabinet space, it could be time to consider a home remodeling project. (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 20:04:08 GMT)

Considering a Home Remodel? Make Sure It Will Pay Off
(ARA) - If your family has to wait in line to take a shower, or if you're storing pots and pans in the laundry room due to lack of cabinet space, it could be time to consider a home remodeling project. (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 20:04:55 GMT)

NAHB Steps Up Opposition to HUD's Proposal to Double FHA Mortgage Insurance Premium
JULY 07, 2006 -- Washington, D.C. -- The National Association of Home Builders said it is intensifying its opposition to the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) proposal to nearly double the mortgage interest premium (MIP) for FHA-insured loans. (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 20:06:21 GMT)

Considering a Home Remodel? Make Sure It Will Pay Off
(ARA) - If your family has to wait in line to take a shower, or if you're storing pots and pans in the laundry room due to lack of cabinet space, it could be time to consider a home remodeling project. (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 20:21:09 GMT)

Fire Guts Ewa Beach Home
EWA BEACH, Hawaii -- Fire destroyed a home in Ewa Beach early Friday morning. The blaze started shortly before 3:30 a.m. at 91-1741 Paeko Street. When firefighters arrived at the scene, officials said the single-family home was fully engulfed with flames. Only the roof was still standing. (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 21:35:31 GMT)

Ames Family's Habitat Home Comes Furnished
An Ames family discovers Friday that their new Habitat for Humanity home will also include furniture. (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 21:36:45 GMT)

Off-Duty Officer Catches Home Invasion Suspect
An off-duty police officer catches a man who may have shot another person during a home invasion. (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 22:01:47 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. (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 22:35:56 GMT)

Billions wasted by failure to shop for best mortgage deals
HOMEOWNERS are paying billions of pounds in extra mortgage interest charges because they are too busy to shop around for better deals, according to a new report. Instead of switching mortgages when special fixed rate deals end, more people than ever... (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 23:30:09 GMT)

Correct your credit mistakes before buying a new home
Y our daydreams are all about buying your first home, or possibly a bigger place with more elbow room for the family. But you're nervous about possible mistakes on your credit reports. Will these rob you of the chance for the best mortgage rate available? (Sat, 08 Jul 2006 06:06:58 GMT)

IDs taken from mortgage files
Using personal information gleaned from the files of a now-closed Wichita mortgage company, identity thieves have applied for credit cards and instant credit at stores -- then made purchases worth tens of thousands of dollars, police announced Friday. (Sat, 08 Jul 2006 06:13:34 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. (Sat, 08 Jul 2006 06:26:29 GMT)

For Homeowners, There’s No Such Thing as Easy, One-Size Fits-All Financial Plans
As interest rates spur a housing crisis, homeowners need to take a breath and research their options carefully before jumping head first into their next mortgage. (PRWEB Jul 8, 2006) (Sat, 08 Jul 2006 07:05:03 GMT)

Put a Lid on Rising Mortgage Payments
(ARA) - Do you have a balloon mortgage that is coming due or an adjustable rate mortgage payment that has been steadily creeping up as interest rates change? (Sat, 08 Jul 2006 07:12:52 GMT)

Last two defendants plead guilty to mail, wire fraud in mortgage scheme
Kelly L. Abercrombie started as a teenage bank teller, then moved up through the financial world to operate a Sarasota mortgage-lending business and dabble in real estate development. Taya S. Parodo used her college degree in finance to launch a successful career in title work, including opening her own agency in Bradenton. (Sat, 08 Jul 2006 07:14:43 GMT)

Book reveals online mortgage lenders for investors
The latest book from longtime real estate author Tyler G. Hicks, "How to Acquire $1 Million in Income Real Estate in One Year Using Borrowed Money in Your Free Time," is really about how and where to obtain mortgage money to acquire investment property. Despite its long title, this is a resource guide -- rather than a real estate "how to" book -- explaining dozens of ways to finance property (Sat, 08 Jul 2006 08:50:50 GMT)

How to get rid of mortgage insurance payments
www.bobbruss.com (Sat, 08 Jul 2006 08:51:11 GMT)

Mortgage Foreclosures
Mortgage foreclosures filed with the civil division of the Circuit Court for April 11-17, 2006. Names in bold are the subject of, or have an interest in, the foreclosure action. Lighter names filed the foreclosure action. Anderson, Charles Michael, et al.; by Celeste Barnett Lyle. (06-1525) (Sat, 08 Jul 2006 10:08:59 GMT)

Refinancing Can Relieve Your Car Payment Burdens
(ARA) - It is not uncommon for car owners to find themselves in a situation where their car payments become a bigger financial drain than they anticipated. This can happen for many different reasons: job loss, sudden unexpected expenses, or simply because the car payments aren't in line with income. (Sat, 08 Jul 2006 11:10:53 GMT)

Long-term loans lower monthly payment but cost more in long run
Real estate prices have soared lately in areas throughout the country, and mortgage companies now are spreading out payments to 40 and 50 years to make them more affordable. Before these extended mortgages, interest-only mortgages were touted as the way to go. (Sat, 08 Jul 2006 11:28:36 GMT)

Too much concentrated risk in first-lien mortgage investments
BOSTON (MarketWatch) -- Ray McDoniel's e-mail pitch is not subtle. (Sat, 08 Jul 2006 12:02:22 GMT)

Put a Lid on Rising Mortgage Payments
(ARA) - Do you have a balloon mortgage that is coming due or an adjustable rate mortgage payment that has been steadily creeping up as interest rates change? (Sat, 08 Jul 2006 13:19:22 GMT)

CharterMac Mortgage Arranges $32M Financing Deal for California Multi-family Property
CharterMac Mortgage Capital, a subsidiary of CharterMac, has provided $32 million in financing to retire the outstanding existing construction loan on a 328-unit multi-family property in Elk Grove, Calif., that was completed in late 2005. (Sat, 08 Jul 2006 15:02:18 GMT)

Two Found Dead In Albuquerque Home
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- Albuquerque police examined evidence Saturday in the deaths of two people who were found dead in a home just south of Unser and Bridge avenues. (Sat, 08 Jul 2006 16:05:55 GMT)

Piggybackloans will get scaled back
Wall Street is sounding the alarm on one of the most popular ways to buy a house in many high-cost areas around the country -- so-called "piggyback" programs that mesh simultaneously closed first-lien mortgages and second-lien credit lines or mortgages. As of July 1, the most influential ratings agency in the mortgage arena, Standard & Poor's Corp., has upped the ante for lenders who seek to fund (Sat, 08 Jul 2006 16:39:35 GMT)

Mortgage Expert
Team One Mortgage has built a strong reputation as an outstanding mortgage brokerage firm serving the lending needs of real estate professionals, builders and individual home buyers. (Sat, 08 Jul 2006 16:58:37 GMT)

Home Destroyed by Fire the Night Before Graduation
Scott City, MO - An emotional weekend for a Scott City family when they return home to find their house destroyed by a fire. But the family decided to wait to figure out their losses, because they had a more pressing appointment that had them counting their blessings, instead. (Sat, 08 Jul 2006 18:01:12 GMT)

Is 50 Years Too Long for a Mortgage?
as prices show no signs of coming down , and many of us have wondered how to stretch an already tight budget. N ow some mortgage lenders believe they might offer relief to home buyers in the way of fifty year loans. (Sat, 08 Jul 2006 18:05:33 GMT)

Sharing the property burden
Rhoda Morrison and Tricia McRae are in tune with the times - they are among an increasing number of people easing the burden of a home loan by sharing it with friends and family. (Sat, 08 Jul 2006 21:46:36 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, 09 Jul 2006 00:09:09 GMT)

Ex-Haitian strongman indicted for mortgage fraud in US
RIVERHEAD, New York (AP) - Over the protestations of prosecutors and a human rights group, the murderous head of a Haitian paramilitary group from the early 1990s was ordered held on US$50,000 (euro39,130) bail Friday after his arrest in a mortgage fraud probe. (Sun, 09 Jul 2006 01:40:07 GMT)

Mortgage firms to get tax bills from Carlisle
Carlisle Carlisle Borough residents who recently got a copy of their real estate tax bills in the mail -- even though they pay the taxes through a mortgage company -- need not worry. (Sun, 09 Jul 2006 03:02:17 GMT)

College graduates facing bigger student-loan burdens
DALLAS -- There's no disputing that a college education is a great investment. College graduates can expect to make $1 million more over their lifetime than someone with just a high school diploma. (Sun, 09 Jul 2006 03:35:14 GMT)

Study: Loan discrimination rampant: Mortgage brokers found to treat minorities, whites differently
Under federal law, your race or ethnicity should have no bearing on your mortgage's cost, nor on the service you receive as you shop for a home loan. However, a new two-year investigation into mortgage... (Sun, 09 Jul 2006 04:31:55 GMT)

Ask the Biz Brain
I purchased my first home in July 2005. I have a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage at 5.375 percent and a second loan for $22,900 for 20 years at 6.89 percent. Is it better to put additional funds in a money market account or is it better to pay off this loan? (Sun, 09 Jul 2006 04:52:25 GMT)

Home Secy, Assam Chief Secy to discuss state's situation
New Delhi, Jul 9: With instances of extortion by the ULFA in Assam on the rise, the Union Home Secretary will discuss the situation with the state Chief Secretary here tomorrow. (Sun, 09 Jul 2006 04:59:12 GMT)

Western, city refinancing Diddle bonds
The bonds used to renovate E.A. Diddle Arena will be refinanced, probably saving Western Kentucky University some money in the long run, and avoiding a big payment that could have cut into the Athletics Department budget in the short term. (Sun, 09 Jul 2006 05:13:51 GMT)

UAE: Amlak refinances Dh450m in properties
Islamic mortgage company Amlak Finance has refinanced properties worth Dh450 million in less than two months since the launch of its refinance scheme. Amlak has refinanced about 80 per cent of the properties' value and the majority of its clients are new customers. (Sun, 09 Jul 2006 05:18:38 GMT)

Mortgage firms to get tax bills from Carlisle
Carlisle Carlisle Borough residents who recently got a copy of their real estate tax bills in the mail -- even though they pay the taxes through a mortgage company -- need not worry. (Sun, 09 Jul 2006 05:18:38 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, 09 Jul 2006 05:50:04 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, 09 Jul 2006 06:24:20 GMT)

Belle Mortgage LLC Is Proud to Annouce the Addition of Bob Tefft to Its Team of Professional Mortgage Advisors
Belle Mortgage LLC, a local, family owned mortgage company serving NH, MA, ME and CT, is proud to announce the addition of Bob Tefft, known as the "Mortgage Mechanic" to its team of Mortgage Advisors. Bob is a veteran whose dedication to his customers is the key to his success. (PRWEB Jul 9, 2006) Trackback URI: http://www.prweb.com/zingpr.php/U3F1YS1Ib3JyLVN1bW0tUGlnZy1JbnNlLVplcm8= (Sun, 09 Jul 2006 07:10:39 GMT)

The pleasures and pitfalls of being a mortgage broker
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Success as a Mortgage Broker, by Daniel S. Kahn and Marian Edelman Borden. Alpha-Penguin Group. 280 pages. $19.95. (Sun, 09 Jul 2006 07:11:51 GMT)

Mortgage rates edge up to 6.79%
WASHINGTON – Interest rates on 30-year mortgages edged up slightly two weeks ago as fears about the Federal Reserve’s next rate moves lessened a bit. (Sun, 09 Jul 2006 09:49:05 GMT)

Home loan rate highest since 2002
WASHINGTON -- Interest rates on 30-year mortgages edged up slightly last week as fears about the Federal Reserve's next rate moves lessened a bit. (Sun, 09 Jul 2006 10:01:20 GMT)

Refinancing Can Relieve Your Car Payment Burdens
(ARA) - It is not uncommon for car owners to find themselves in a situation where their car payments become a bigger financial drain than they anticipated. This can happen for many different reasons: job loss, sudden unexpected expenses, or simply because the car payments aren't in line with income. (Sun, 09 Jul 2006 10:03:43 GMT)

Refi loans could prove costly in foreclosure
Law allows lenders to go after personal savings as well as the house, unlike original mortgage. (Sun, 09 Jul 2006 10:23:27 GMT)

Refi loans could prove costly in foreclosure
Law allows lenders to go after personal savings as well as the house, unlike original mortgage. (Sun, 09 Jul 2006 10:23:57 GMT)

Adjustables help you buy more house
But they can be risky, so make sure you understand how the loan works. Q. What are the risks of buying a home with an adjustable-rate mortgage today? (Sun, 09 Jul 2006 10:24:17 GMT)

BoB launches retail loan factory
Bank of Baroda after launching 'Housing loan factory' in Chennai, moved further to deliver retail products to its customers at their doorstep by opening a Urban Retail Loan Factory at Bangalore recently. (Sun, 09 Jul 2006 11:16:56 GMT)

Huntington office adds new mortgage officer
NEWARK -- Brett Richards, of Newark, has accepted a position as a mortgage lending officer with The Huntington Mortgage Group. His office will be located at 222 E. Broadway, Granville. (Sun, 09 Jul 2006 11:26:56 GMT)

South Florida owners are losing their homes; foreclosures rates rise nationally
The number of foreclosures is ballooning as strapped homeowners can no longer make their mortgage payments or quickly unload properties in a cooling housing market. (Sun, 09 Jul 2006 11:28:26 GMT)

Belle Mortgage LLC Is Proud to Annouce the Addition of Bob Tefft to Its Team of Professional Mortgage Advisors
Hampstead, NH (PRWEB) July 9, 2006 -- Belle Mortgage LLC is excited about the addition of Bob Tefft to its team of customer oriented professionals. (Sun, 09 Jul 2006 12:00:00 GMT)

The debt dance: Should you pay off or hold off?
Say you have some spare cash. Do you pay extra on your mortgage, your home equity credit line, car loan, student loan or one of those pesky credit cards on which you're carrying a balance? (Sun, 09 Jul 2006 12:20:28 GMT)

South Florida owners are losing their homes; foreclosures rates rise nationally
The number of foreclosures is ballooning as strapped homeowners can no longer make their mortgage payments or quickly unload properties in a cooling housing market. (Sun, 09 Jul 2006 12:43:25 GMT)

Mother Allegedly Shot By Son In Home
PASADENA, Md. -- Anne Arundel County police said a man allegedly shot his mother while she was sitting on a sofa in their home Saturday evening.. (Sun, 09 Jul 2006 14:52:35 GMT)

Australian May Home-Loan Approvals Probably Rose 0.8%: Survey
July 10 (Bloomberg) -- Australian home-loan approvals probably rose in May as low unemployment and rising wages countered the effect of higher interest rates. (Sun, 09 Jul 2006 15:27:34 GMT)

Two Die In San Bruno Home Fire
Two people died early Sunday in a two-alarm San Bruno fire because their home was not equipped with a single smoke detector, according to San Bruno Fire Chief Dan Voreyer. (Sun, 09 Jul 2006 16:34:11 GMT)

Fire Damages Escondido Home
Fire damaged the garage of a two-story, single family home in Escondido on Saturday but the two adult residents and their dogs got out safely. (Sun, 09 Jul 2006 17:14:13 GMT)

Care home staff fear closure plan
Staff at a rehabilitation and care home in Northampton fear they could close under proposed NHS budget cuts. (Sun, 09 Jul 2006 17:59:39 GMT)

Car Crashes Into Dayton Home
The homeowner says this is the third time in a year that a car has smashed into her Third Street Home. (Sun, 09 Jul 2006 19:20:57 GMT)

South Florida owners are losing their homes; foreclosures rates rise nationally
The number of foreclosures is ballooning as strapped homeowners can no longer make their mortgage payments or quickly unload properties in a cooling housing market. (Sun, 09 Jul 2006 19:58:26 GMT)

South Florida owners are losing their homes; foreclosures rates rise nationally
The number of foreclosures is ballooning as strapped homeowners can no longer make their mortgage payments or quickly unload properties in a cooling housing market. (Sun, 09 Jul 2006 20:28:25 GMT)

Australian May Home-Loan Approvals Probably Rose 0.8%: Survey
July 10 (Bloomberg) -- Australian home-loan approvals probably rose in May as low unemployment and rising wages countered the effect of higher interest rates. (Sun, 09 Jul 2006 23:33:00 GMT)

Police say thieves are using info from defunct mortgage company
Police are warning that identity thieves have used the customer records of a defunct Wichita, Kansas, mortgage company to run up tens of thousands of dollars in fraudulent purchases, including some in Oklahoma. (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 01:14:19 GMT)

The Credit Center
Order Your Credit Report Now! If you're looking to buy a home or apply for a loan, or are simply worried about identity theft, this is the best time to order your credit report. (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 01:32:21 GMT)

South Florida owners are losing their homes; foreclosures rates rise nationally
The number of foreclosures is ballooning as strapped homeowners can no longer make their mortgage payments or quickly unload properties in a cooling housing market. (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 03:43:26 GMT)

South Park still home to one person
One lone resident is still living in the South Park Mobile Home Community, the troubled trailer park near Kinston, almost three months after the property was sold at a foreclosure sale. (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 04:03:27 GMT)

Fraud case against mortgage broker continues to mushroom
The case against a Santa Clara mortgage broker jailed on fraud charges since May 1 continues to grow with new charges in Santa Cruz County and revelations that he managed a far-flung business enterprise with real estate holdings and development interests likely worth tens of millions of dollars. (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 04:08:43 GMT)

Lloyds TSB & Stanchart offer overseas property financing
Lloyds TSB Bank has formed a partnership with Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia Bhd to offer the latter’s customers its International Mortgage Service (IMS), a professional overseas mortgage service that provides a full range of unique benefits to overseas property investors based in Malaysia and the region. (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 04:31:54 GMT)

Australian May Home-Loan Approvals Probably Rose 0.8% (Update1)
July 10 (Bloomberg) -- Australian home-loan approvals probably rose in May as low unemployment and rising wages countered the effect of higher interest rates. (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 04:42:45 GMT)

Why banks, Realtors oppose a Home Depot bank
Following is an excerpt of comments sent on June 5, 2006, from Thomas M. Stevens, 2006 president of the National Association of Realtors, to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation regarding Home Depot's proposed acquisition of EnerBank USA. (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 05:16:10 GMT)

Showdown set for Home Depot bank
Two of the country's largest banking associations, the National Association of Realtors and some influential lawmakers are trying to scuttle Home Depot's bid to acquire its own bank -- saying the proposal would be unfair to small banks and threaten the historical separation between banking and nonfinancial commerce. (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 05:19:41 GMT)

American Bank purchase doubles mortgage business
American Bank Holdings has acquired United Federal Mortgage in a bid to ramp up its retail mortgage business nationwide. (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 05:19:51 GMT)

Profit From Mortgage Debt With MBS
In its May 2006 edition of Research Quarterly, the Bond Market Association estimated that mortgage debt represents $6.1 trillion of the $25.9 trillion bond market. As more people buy their first homes, move into bigger spaces, or purchase vacation homes, this borrowing is bound to expand. (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 09:16:05 GMT)

Mortgage firms to get tax bills from Carlisle
Carlisle Carlisle Borough residents who recently got a copy of their real estate tax bills in the mail -- even though they pay the taxes through a mortgage company -- need not worry. (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 09:17:24 GMT)

Put a Lid on Rising Mortgage Payments
(ARA) - Do you have a balloon mortgage that is coming due or an adjustable rate mortgage payment that has been steadily creeping up as interest rates change? (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 09:18:13 GMT)

Relatives say wounded store owner will return to work
The 48-year-old J and D Title Loan and Pawn Shop owner shot in the head and stomach June 3 is recovering at home after nearly a week in Vanderbilt University Medical Center. (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 10:06:05 GMT)

Woman loses home over debt that grew and grew
Miriam Sepati was recently evicted from her R53 000 Walkerville home because of what started off as R3 900 arrears on her municipal account. (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 10:51:58 GMT)

Mortgage Lenders Thrive Amid Turmoil - Mortgage Employment News From MortgageDaily.com
Despite hard times in real estate finance, plenty of mortgage companies are still expanding and hiring, according to the latest coverage from MortgageDaily.com, the dominant source of online news for the mortgage industry. (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 11:00:00 GMT)

South Florida owners are losing their homes; foreclosures rates rise nationally
The number of foreclosures is ballooning as strapped homeowners can no longer make their mortgage payments or quickly unload properties in a cooling housing market. (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 11:13:45 GMT)

South Florida owners are losing their homes; foreclosures rates rise nationally
The number of foreclosures is ballooning as strapped homeowners can no longer make their mortgage payments or quickly unload properties in a cooling housing market. (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 11:23:17 GMT)

Mortgage of the week
Northern Rock is offering a year fixed rate deal until 1 August 2008, at a rate of 4.79 per cent, reverting to the standard variable rate for the remaining term of the mortgage, currently 6.59 per cent. (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 11:24:04 GMT)

Vestin Realty Mortgage I, Inc. Announces Investment in First Trust Deed Loans
LAS VEGAS----July 10, 2006--Vestin Realty Mortgage I, Inc. announced today: The Company has made an investment of $3 million in a $10 million loan originated by the Company's manager, Vestin Mortgage, Inc. (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 12:00:00 GMT)

Vestin Realty Mortgage II, Inc. Announces Investment in First Trust Deed Loans
LAS VEGAS----July 10, 2006--Vestin Realty Mortgage II, Inc. announced today: It has made an investment of $2.6 million in a $10 million loan originated by the Company's manager, Vestin Mortgage, Inc. (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 12:00:00 GMT)

Scottish lenders combine to offer self-build mortgage
THE Scottish Building Society and Airdrie Savings Bank have joined forces to offer a new "instalment release" mortgage product aimed at the self-build market. (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 12:04:29 GMT)

Loan surge lifts profit at Pudong
Shanghai Pudong Development Bank, the Chinese partner of Citigroup, said Monday that its first- half profit rose 30 percent from a year earlier as an expanding economy fueled demand for loans and other financial services. (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 12:05:29 GMT)

The Housing Outlook and Its Impact
Recent data suggest that the housing market topped out last summer and that home sales and price increases have slowed. Although the picture is confused by an unusually warm January and by rebuilding after Katrina, which together created a spike in housing starts, the overall picture is becoming clear as the spring data become available. (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 12:08:41 GMT)

Scottish lenders combine to offer self-build mortgage
THE Scottish Building Society and Airdrie Savings Bank have joined forces to offer a new "instalment release" mortgage product aimed at the self-build market. (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 12:19:36 GMT)

Orange County Home Invasion Leaves One Dead
Gibraltar Road became a hub of activity Sunday night. Residents were out in the quiet street, looking around for some explanation for the crime that happened in a neighbor's home. (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 12:49:07 GMT)

Oil Prices: How High Can They Go?
Crude prices are hitting new highs, and it's easy to see why: Demand is still roaring, and spare capacity is scarce (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 15:10:47 GMT)

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