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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, 13 Aug 2006 10:40:53 GMT)
Mortgage brokers predict drop in house prices in 2007
The Independent Mortgage Advisors Federation have predicted that the property market bubble will burst next year. The mortgage brokers group have warned there are warning signs of major slowdown in the market that could lead to a fall in house prices in 2007. (Sun, 13 Aug 2006 12:47:31 GMT)
Mortgage brokers predict drop in house prices in 2007
The Independent Mortgage Advisors Federation have predicted that the property market bubble will burst next year. The mortgage brokers group have warned there are warning signs of major slowdown in the market that could lead to a fall in house prices in 2007. (Sun, 13 Aug 2006 16:01:54 GMT)
Mortgage interest rate reaches 20-month high
Linked mortgage interest rates have risen by 0.2% since May and by 0.83% since June 2005. (Sun, 13 Aug 2006 16:53:05 GMT)
Mortgage Advice Centre Claremont Road, Surbiton Requires
We are a friendly, local firm of financial advisers looking to expand our Surbiton Mortgage business. The successful candidate will already have the relevant qualifications, CeMAP/MAQ, and be motivated to develop into a consultancy roles. (Sun, 13 Aug 2006 17:45:23 GMT)
Government home ownership scheme widened
The scope of the government's Welcome Home Loan scheme is to be widened to increase the number of people able to use it to buy homes, Housing Minister Chris Carter announced today. (Sun, 13 Aug 2006 21:20:24 GMT)
Welcome home loan scheme extended
The government has widened the scope of its Welcome Home Loan scheme which is designed to help people buy their own homes. (Sun, 13 Aug 2006 22:31:06 GMT)
Carter accuses Nats of home loans attack
The National Party "completely missed the point" when it said the extended Welcome Home Loan scheme would drive people into debt, Housing Minister Chris Carter said today. (Mon, 14 Aug 2006 00:46:30 GMT)
Global Mortgage Group flourishes as wealthy retirees flock to Kauai
Selling a home? Good luck, says Diego Lopez, president of Global Mortgage Group Ltd. (Mon, 14 Aug 2006 04:24:29 GMT)
M&I recruits Edina Realty veteran to lead mortgage ops
The residential mortgage industry in the Twin Cities might not be as big as it used to be, but Brad Chapin wants a piece of the shrinking pie. (Mon, 14 Aug 2006 04:27:22 GMT)
Mortgage companies warn borrowers of rate increases
Mortgage companies are busy trying to prepare their adjustable-rate mortgage customers for higher monthly payments. (Mon, 14 Aug 2006 04:28:02 GMT)
Outlook for mortgage rates improves
The slowing of the Mainland economy, which induced the Federal Reserve Board to forgo an interest rate hike last week, may also moderate mortgage rates, an important development when Hawaii home prices are so high. (Mon, 14 Aug 2006 04:35:17 GMT)
Outlook for mortgage rates improves
The slowing of the Mainland economy, which induced the Federal Reserve Board to forgo an interest rate hike last week, may also moderate mortgage rates, an important development when Hawaii home prices are so high. (Mon, 14 Aug 2006 04:35:17 GMT)
Low credit scores equal high home loan rates
Q . We are in our last year of a 3/1 ARM 5.75 percent conventional home loan. The ARM was the best choice at the time because of our low credit score. We refinanced to this from a fixed-rate loan to do some home renovations. The original fixed-rate loan was an 8.75 percent FHA loan. (Mon, 14 Aug 2006 05:52:34 GMT)
RealWebFunds Arranges $1,250,000 Commercial Mortgage Financing for 15-Unit Apartment Building
RealWebFunds, an internet-based national commercial mortgage broker, announced that it has provided a $1.25 Million apartment loan to a multi-family investor partnership. The loan was collateralized by a 18,380 square foot one, two, three, and four bedroom, 15-unit apartment building in Waco, TX. The apartments are rented by Baylor University students. (PRWEB Aug 14, 2006) (Mon, 14 Aug 2006 07:05:22 GMT)
RealWebFunds Arranges $1,475,000 Commercial Mortgage Financing for Special Purpose, NNN-leased Commercial Property
RealWebFunds, an internet-based national commercial mortgage broker, announced that it has provided a $1.5 million special purpose property loan to a triple net investor. The loan was collateralized by a 15,634 square foot early learning center. The private national childcare operator had arranged a 15 year sale leaseback acquisition with our borrower who had 1031 exchange funds to accommodate. (Mon, 14 Aug 2006 07:05:30 GMT)
Mortgage Lead Company Experiences Rapid Growth, Sells its 1 Millionth Lead Online
As one of the top performing companies in the mortgage lead generation industry, Juicyleads.com has gone from a startup in 2003 with an initial investment of $25,000 to do 1.5 million in sales in 2004, 3.5 million in sales in 2005 and anticipates sales in excess of 5 million for 2006. The Florida-based company has also expanded its staff from four employees to more than 15, and moved into a new (Mon, 14 Aug 2006 07:32:33 GMT)
Now almost everyone qualifies for a mortgage loan
From Poland A.M. Today even unreliable clients may hope to get a mortgage loan. (Mon, 14 Aug 2006 08:14:23 GMT)
Shop around for good mortgage deal
For the second year in a row, New York is the state with the highest mortgage-related fees in Bankrate.com 's annual closing-costs comparison survey. New York's high title and settlement costs lifted the state well above No. 2 Texas. (Mon, 14 Aug 2006 08:47:56 GMT)
Mortgage Introducer is pleased to announce we are accepting nominations for our 2006 Broker Awards.
Having lauded the mortgage lenders and product providers over the last seven years, for the second year we are now turning our attention to those mortgage intermediary firms who are at the top of their profession and deserving of recognition. (Mon, 14 Aug 2006 10:12:22 GMT)
Is it Time to Refinance Your Car?
(ARA) - Do you end every month with barely enough cash to pay the bills, and sometimes have to tap into your savings to get by? If so, it's time to re-evaluate your spending habits. (Mon, 14 Aug 2006 10:58:32 GMT)
Mortgage of the week
Accord Mortgages are offering a year fixed rate deal until 30 September 2008, at a rate of 4.89 per cent, reverting to the standard variable rate for the remaining term of the mortgage, currently 6.50 per cent. (Mon, 14 Aug 2006 11:42:22 GMT)
Is it Time to Refinance Your Car?
(ARA) - Do you end every month with barely enough cash to pay the bills, and sometimes have to tap into your savings to get by? If so, it's time to re-evaluate your spending habits. (Mon, 14 Aug 2006 12:19:42 GMT)
AIB ups loan and deposit rates by 0.25pc
AIB has increased its loan and deposit rates by 0.25pc , thus matching the base rate rise imposed by the European central Bank earlier this month. Standard variable 'buy to let' home mortgage rates increase by 0.25pc to 4.45pc. (Mon, 14 Aug 2006 13:14:12 GMT)
Is it Time to Refinance Your Car?
(ARA) - Do you end every month with barely enough cash to pay the bills, and sometimes have to tap into your savings to get by? If so, it's time to re-evaluate your spending habits. (Mon, 14 Aug 2006 13:44:47 GMT)
Notice to Shareholders: Redex Inc. Announces New Mortgage Financing Subsidiary
MONTREAL, QUEBEC-- - Michel Piette is pleased to announce that Redex is establishing Redex Mortgage Corp., as a wholly owned subsidiary of Redex, with the purpose of providing competitive mortgage financing to its retail clients. (Mon, 14 Aug 2006 15:09:40 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. (Mon, 14 Aug 2006 15:31:37 GMT)
Is it Time to Refinance Your Car?
(ARA) - Do you end every month with barely enough cash to pay the bills, and sometimes have to tap into your savings to get by? If so, it's time to re-evaluate your spending habits. (Mon, 14 Aug 2006 15:55:30 GMT)
Fitch Affirms J.P. Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage 2004-PNC1
NEW YORK----Aug. 14, 2006--Fitch Ratings affirms J.P. Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp., commercial mortgage pass-through certificates, series 2004-PNC1, as follows: $22.2 million class A-1 at 'AAA'; $128.3 million class A-2 at 'AAA'; $98 class A-3 at 'AAA'; $426.2 million class A-4 at 'AAA'; $241 million class A-1A at 'AAA'; Interest-only class X at 'AAA'; $28.8 million class B (Mon, 14 Aug 2006 16:34:00 GMT)
Franklin Bank Announces Appointment of Vicki Maslar Clair as Vice President, Mortgage Loan Officer
Franklin Bank, a division of First Place Financial Corp. announces the appointment of Vicki Maslar Clair as Vice President, Mortgage Loan Officer. Ms. Clair's office is in the Troy, Michigan branch located at 755 W. (Mon, 14 Aug 2006 16:52:00 GMT)
Notice to Shareholders: Redex Inc. Announces New Mortgage Financing Subsidiary
Michel Piette is pleased to announce that Redex (TSX VENTURE: RDX) is establishing Redex Mortgage Corp., as a wholly owned subsidiary of Redex, with the purpose of providing competitive mortgage financing to its retail clients. 'We are going vertical' says Mr. Piette. 'In the very near future Redex will be in control of the entire transformation process of its properties; from acquisitions to (Mon, 14 Aug 2006 19:09:17 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, 14 Aug 2006 20:26:37 GMT)
Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago Announces 2006 Second Quarter Financial Results
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago today announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2006 in its Form 10-Q filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. (Mon, 14 Aug 2006 20:54:00 GMT)
Is it Time to Refinance Your Car?
(ARA) - Do you end every month with barely enough cash to pay the bills, and sometimes have to tap into your savings to get by? If so, it's time to re-evaluate your spending habits. (Mon, 14 Aug 2006 23:59:05 GMT)
Bank welcomes mortgage consultant
MEDWAY -- Medway Co-operative Bank announces that Michael J. Shain has been appointed Mortgage Consultant. The community-based financial institution continues to enrich its employee talent base by seeking out seasoned professionals with considerable expertise in highly specialized fields. (Tue, 15 Aug 2006 04:48:31 GMT)
Mortgage Demand Weakening
A Fed survey says many banks expect the quality of nontraditional loans on their books to drop. (Tue, 15 Aug 2006 07:15:24 GMT)
Loan rates higher for minorities
When Rafael Hernandez applied last year for a housing loan, he got a great deal from the U.S. Navy's federal credit union. But after becoming a real estate agent himself earlier this year, Hernandez knows he was luckier than some minorities entering the housing market for the first time. (Tue, 15 Aug 2006 08:34:51 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? (Tue, 15 Aug 2006 09:23:46 GMT)
Real estate sales return to more normal levels
Douglas F. Long, co-founder and chief executive officer of the Pinnacle Cos., an Orlando-based financial-services company involved in mortgage lending nationwide. Long spoke recently with staff writer Jack Snyder. (Tue, 15 Aug 2006 09:57:04 GMT)
Study finds minorities pay higher interest
Minority homeowners in metro Jackson and elsewhere across the nation are more likely to receive higher-priced mortgage loans than white homeowners, an analysis by a community action group concludes. (Tue, 15 Aug 2006 10:10:31 GMT)
Why Mortgage Life Insurance is Not a Good Idea
(ARA) - If you've recently taken out a mortgage, brace yourself for the onslaught. Before you even finish unpacking, your mailbox will likely be filled with offers for all kinds of services. (Tue, 15 Aug 2006 10:19:02 GMT)
Vestin Realty Mortgage II, Inc.
LAS VEGAS----Aug. 15, 2006--Vestin Realty Mortgage II, Inc. announced today that its Board of Directors voted to authorize a Dividend Declaration Policy that allows, at the Company's discretion, for dividends to be declared monthly instead of quarterly. (Tue, 15 Aug 2006 12:00:00 GMT)
Cash still king in Russia's property boom
When the real estate agent finally picked up the phone he told exasperated bidder Alexander to decide now or else the $250,000 apartment would sell like a "hot cake." (Tue, 15 Aug 2006 12:13:47 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. (Tue, 15 Aug 2006 13:18:38 GMT)
Mortgage rates dip for third week
Washington- Mortgage rates around the country dipped for a third week in a row, pushing 30-year mortgages to their lowest level since April. Mortgage giant Freddie Mac said Thursday that 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages fell to 6.55 percent this week, down from 6.63 percent last week. (Tue, 15 Aug 2006 14:41:53 GMT)
Rate Hikes Spark a Search for Equity Loan Alternatives
Chances are, if you have a home equity line of credit, you've been getting pinched as of late by federal rate hikes. That financially stinging sensation is likely to continue right through 2005. (Tue, 15 Aug 2006 16:20:22 GMT)
Fitch Affirms 5 and Upgrades 1 Class from PNC Mortgage Securities Corp 1999-10
NEW YORK----Aug. 15, 2006--Fitch Ratings has taken rating actions on the following PNC Mortgage Securities Corp issue, series 1999-10: Class A affirmed at 'AAA'; Class DB-1 affirmed at 'AAA'; Class DB-2 upgraded to 'AAA' from 'AA+'; Class DB-3 affirmed at 'AA'; Class DB-4 remains at 'CCC'/'DR2'; Class DB-5 remains at 'C'/'DR5'. (Tue, 15 Aug 2006 19:01:00 GMT)
Is it Time to Refinance Your Car?
(ARA) - Do you end every month with barely enough cash to pay the bills, and sometimes have to tap into your savings to get by? If so, it's time to re-evaluate your spending habits. (Tue, 15 Aug 2006 19:05:49 GMT)
Fitch Affirms 20 Classes from 9 Goldman Sachs Mortgage Securities Corp. Issues
NEW YORK----Aug. 15, 2006--Fitch Ratings has affirmed the following classes from various Goldman Sachs Mortgage issues: (Tue, 15 Aug 2006 19:19:00 GMT)
Housing loan's share in outstanding bank credit rises to 11%
New Delhi has barred them from raising the interest rate on housing loan but has allowed their counterparts in the private sector to increase it, following the hike in repo and reverse repo rate by RBI. (Tue, 15 Aug 2006 19:54:09 GMT)
American Mortgage Acceptance Company Completes the Sale of ARCap Investment
NEW YORK----Aug. 15, 2006--American Mortgage Acceptance Company today announced that the sale of AMAC's interests in ARCap Investors, LLC to CharterMac has been completed. (Tue, 15 Aug 2006 20:03:00 GMT)
Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOME), theparent company of Home Federal Bank, announced today that its Board ofDirectors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.055 per share on itscommon stock. The dividend will be paid on September 15, 2006 tostockholders of record as of September 1, 2006. (Tue, 15 Aug 2006 20:06:43 GMT)
Is it Time to Refinance Your Car?
(ARA) - Do you end every month with barely enough cash to pay the bills, and sometimes have to tap into your savings to get by? If so, it's time to re-evaluate your spending habits. (Tue, 15 Aug 2006 22:16:49 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? (Tue, 15 Aug 2006 22:17:40 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. (Tue, 15 Aug 2006 22:17:59 GMT)
"Rate Shock" Could Catch You Off Guard
JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Interest rates are on the rise, and that could mean big trouble for some homeowners. If you have an adjustable mortgage, you could be in for a big surprise. (Tue, 15 Aug 2006 22:24:59 GMT)
Spring home sales activity slows in most states
WASHINGTON -- U.S. home sales fell 7 percent in the second quarter from a record a year earlier as higher mortgage rates reduced demand, the National Association of Realtors said in a report Tuesday. (Tue, 15 Aug 2006 22:26:45 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. (Tue, 15 Aug 2006 23:42:48 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. (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 01:30:14 GMT)
Boeing: Breaking the Line
Without a Pentagon commitment to fund the $200 million airplanes, the aerospace giant will be forced to shut operations (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 03:50:27 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. (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 04:34:52 GMT)
Study: Minorities more likely to get risky home loans
Riverside County home buyers were more likely than counterparts in other areas of the country to settle for risky adjustable and interest-only loans last year, while buyers in San Diego County tended to stick with conventional, fixed-rate loans, according to a study released Tuesday. (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 08:16:06 GMT)
Gates car dealer imprisoned for fraud
Gates used-car dealer Dave Green was ordered to prison Tuesday for defrauding a lending institution of $195,000 by submitting false documents so he could get a home equity loan. (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 08:47:41 GMT)
Mortgage firm boasts 10 years of steady growth
Penn Johnson, president of Stamford Mortgage Co. in Stamford, was the only employee when he started his full-service mortgage brokerage in Feburary 1996. (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 09:15:19 GMT)
Why Mortgage Life Insurance is Not a Good Idea
(ARA) - If you've recently taken out a mortgage, brace yourself for the onslaught. Before you even finish unpacking, your mailbox will likely be filled with offers for all kinds of services. (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 09:22:49 GMT)
Mortgage firm boasts 10 years of steady growth
Penn Johnson, president of Stamford Mortgage Co. in Stamford, was the only employee when he started his full-service mortgage brokerage in Feburary 1996. (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 09:33:11 GMT)
Mortgage rate shock on horizon, group says
Many Louisville homeowners with high-cost, variable rate mortgages will be in for a shock the next time their mortgage payments are adjusted, according to a study released yesterday by a group that serves low-income people. ACORN — the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now — warns that home mortgages with high interest rates might be headed for potentially ruinous increases in (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 09:44:45 GMT)
Will homeowners adjust when their interest rates do?
Sharon Wright Jackson bought her first home in 2004. The mortgage payment was what she could afford, about $769. (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 09:54:12 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. (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 10:34:32 GMT)
State closes 2 mortgage firms in Lawrence
The state has shut two licensed mortgage brokers in Lawrence and fined one of them $200,000 after regulators documented several cases of brokers inflating the incomes of borrowers on mortgage applications, sometimes doubling or tripling the sums, to help home buyers qualify for loans. (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 10:51:54 GMT)
Refis account for rebound in weekly mortgage applications
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- The number of mortgage applications rose for a second straight week, further rebounding from a four-year low set two weeks ago, data released Wednesday by the Mortgage Bankers Association show. (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 11:06:24 GMT)
Cumbrian youngster bids for Plymouth loan deal
CUMBRIAN teenager Paul Huntington will tonight bid to earn a loan move to Championship side Plymouth when he plays for Argyle’s reserves. (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 11:10:38 GMT)
Is it Time to Refinance Your Car?
(ARA) - Do you end every month with barely enough cash to pay the bills, and sometimes have to tap into your savings to get by? If so, it's time to re-evaluate your spending habits. (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 11:11:03 GMT)
MBA: Mortgage applications rise again
Increase for the second consecutive week, according to industry trade group; refinancing demand at highest point since March. (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 11:53:49 GMT)
Keynote Releases WebExcellence Scorecard for Mortgage Web Sites
SAN MATEO, Calif.----Aug. 16, 2006--Keynote Systems : Study Evaluates and Competitively Ranks Mortgage Sites Against 200+ Best Practices E-Loan Rated as Best Mortgage Web Site (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 12:00:00 GMT)
Mortgage Applications Rise Again on Refinancing Demand
The Mortgage Bankers Association on Wednesday reported that mortgage applications rose last week on a splurge of home refinancing. (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 12:32:01 GMT)
A.G. Edwards, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Form Joint Venture
A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. , one of the nation's largest investment firms, and Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, a division of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. and one of the nation's leading providers of residential mortgages, have agreed to form a joint venture to originate, process and fund mortgage loans for A.G. (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 12:33:00 GMT)
Should We Stick With Our ARM?
Discusses situations when keeping your adjustable-rate mortgage is best even when rates are rising and when refinancing to a fixed-rate mortgage makes sense. (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 13:07:06 GMT)
Should I Pay Down My Mortgage?
Considers the merit of paying down your mortgage early, and points out a more effective way to put your money to work. (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 13:07:09 GMT)
US home loan refinancing highest since March
NEW YORK - US mortgage applications rose for a second consecutive week as home refinancing demand reached its highest since March, an industry trade group said on Wednesday. (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 13:12:48 GMT)
Hempstead woman accused of mortgage fraud
Nassau detectives arrested a Hempstead woman yesterday for an alleged mortgage-fraud scam they said that would have bilked her husband of $35,000. (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 13:52:28 GMT)
Why Mortgage Life Insurance is Not a Good Idea
(ARA) - If you've recently taken out a mortgage, brace yourself for the onslaught. Before you even finish unpacking, your mailbox will likely be filled with offers for all kinds of services. (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 15:47:07 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? (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 15:47:27 GMT)
• Refinancing up Amidst the Decline on Mortgage Rates
The 30-year mortgage rates for this week reached their lowest point since April. Lenders reported this week that more homeowners are benefiting from the trend by refinancing their mortgages. (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 16:49:47 GMT)
• MBA Reports U.S. Mortgage Climbs Up Last Week
The Mortgage Bankers Association in a statement said its seasonally adjusted index of mortgage application activity for the week ended Aug. 4 rose 4.9 percent to 553.3 from the previous week's 527.6. U.S. mortgage applications rose for the first time in four weeks as long-term home loan interest rates plunged to their lowest levels since March, data from the industry's main trade group showed on (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 16:53:48 GMT)
Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on 12th home
Thanks to the Boone Habitat for Humanity Chapter, another Boone County family will have a new home. Groundbreaking on the 12th Habitat for Humanity home - for Darcie Long and her two children Toni, 15 and Andi, 4 - in Boone County was held at 5 pm Sunday, August 13 at the corner of 6th and Ringold. (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 16:58:09 GMT)
A.G. Edwards, Wells Fargo partner on mortgage firm
A.G. Edwards & Sons Inc. and Wells Fargo Home Mortgage have agreed to form and co-own a joint venture, A.G. Edwards Mortgage LLC to originate, process and fund mortgage loans for A.G. (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 17:09:01 GMT)
Mortgage rates fall for a 3rd week as economy slows
Mortgage rates around the country dipped for a third week in a row, pushing 30-year mortgages to their lowest level since April. (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 18:12:56 GMT)
People refinancing at higher rates
Remember back when you refinanced your home mortgage to get a lower interest rate and pay less every month? (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 18:13:16 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. (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 19:31:14 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. (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 20:01:44 GMT)
A tenancy-in-common owner sings the refinance blues
When Jennifer Kronin and her husband bought their three-bedroom slice of San Francisco paradise in 2003, they didn't really realize just how much it would cost them. It wasn't that the price tag was so exorbitant. Indeed, with three bedrooms, new... (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 20:42:40 GMT)
Why Mortgage Life Insurance is Not a Good Idea
(ARA) - If you've recently taken out a mortgage, brace yourself for the onslaught. Before you even finish unpacking, your mailbox will likely be filled with offers for all kinds of services. (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 20:44:03 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. (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 20:44:44 GMT)
Fed Reserve Preps Report on Loan Data
The Federal Reserve Board next month is scheduled to release a study of 2005 lender loan data after the previous year's report led to investigations of about 200 lenders whose records showed possible discrimination against minority borrowers. (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 21:50:33 GMT)
Guide to S.A. — Home sales go nowhere — but up
Aspiring home buyers in the San Antonio region don't need industry data to tell them what's abundantly evident: Real estate is hot. (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 22:07:33 GMT)
Is it Time to Refinance Your Car?
(ARA) - Do you end every month with barely enough cash to pay the bills, and sometimes have to tap into your savings to get by? If so, it's time to re-evaluate your spending habits. (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 23:11:27 GMT)
Wells Fargo, A.G. Edwards form loan unit
Wells Fargo & Co. and A.G. Edwards Inc. have formed a joint venture to provide mortgages and home-equity loans. Through a new company called A.G. Edwards Mortgage, Wells Fargo will make, process and fund the loans to clients of St. Louis-based A.G. Edwards. Wells Fargo, based in San Francisco, also will offer construction loans, so-called jumbo mortgages and lines of credit, the companies said in (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 02:06:13 GMT)
Man convicted of mortgage fraud will remian in jail during appeal
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — A man convicted in a $60 million mortgage scam must remain in prison during his appeal, U.S. District Judge Charles Siragusa ruled Wednesday. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 02:50:34 GMT)
Bonds Hits 724th Home Run
Bonds is now 31 shy of tying home run king Hank Aaron's record of 755. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 03:20:13 GMT)
Plan to restrict payday loan stores cited as racism
One councilman is calling Mesa's attempts at preventing the clustering of payday loan stores akin to racism. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 03:50:03 GMT)
San Jose, California Mortgage Consultant Reveals Insider Loan Secrets Other Mortgage Lenders Don't Want The Public To
(PRWEB) August 17, 2006 -- San Jose, California based mortgage expert Tony Garnicki finally reveals the secrets at a brand new website, http: (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 07:00:00 GMT)
Robber striking local payday loan stores
The man has held up seven stores in Newport News and Hampton since July 8, police say. He's going to payday loan offices for fast cash, but he doesn't intend to pay it back. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 07:12:31 GMT)
RJ Easton Analysis Suggests Mortgage Companies are Undervalued
In a recent analysis of M&A transactions in the mortgage sector, advisory firm RJ Easton found mortgage companies to be undervalued. The refinance boom that began when the Fed started cutting interest rates in 2001 ended when the Fed began raising rates in 2004. (PRWEB Aug 17, 2006) Trackback URI: http://www.prweb.com/zingpr.php/Q291cC1JbnNlLVN1bW0tTWFnbi1JbnNlLVplcm8= (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 07:21:12 GMT)
San Jose, California Mortgage Consultant Reveals Insider Loan Secrets Other Mortgage Lenders Don't Want The Public To
San Jose, California based mortgage lender Tony Garnicki reveals mortgage secrets at a new web site that is full of free reports, a home buying guide and free mortgage calculators. The site is designed to give consumers all the facts so they can make an educated decision when obtaining a mortgage. (PRWEB Aug 17, 2006) Trackback URI: (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 07:26:20 GMT)
$50G mortgage scam alleged
Hempstead woman sued by her husband is arrested; impostor forged his signature on papers, cops say A Hempstead woman has been arrested, months after her husband filed a lawsuit against her for trying to obtain more than $50,000 in an alleged mortgage scam, Nassau police said. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 08:18:05 GMT)
Is it Time to Refinance Your Car?
(ARA) - Do you end every month with barely enough cash to pay the bills, and sometimes have to tap into your savings to get by? If so, it's time to re-evaluate your spending habits. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 09:43:34 GMT)
Bankrate mortgage survey, analysis
Our weekly survey of large lenders tells you the state of mortgage rates, and our analysis tells you why the rates moved. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 10:00:00 GMT)
Will Fed loan study show race disparity? - The Clarion-Ledger
Will Fed loan study show race disparity? WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve Board next month is scheduled to release a study of 2005 lender loan data after the previous year's report led to investigations of about 200 lenders whose records showed possible discrimination against minority borrowers. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 10:15:45 GMT)
County home prices decline
Sonoma County home prices fell in July for the first time in more than four years, the latest sign that the once-booming housing market continues to slow. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 10:43:36 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, 17 Aug 2006 10:57:04 GMT)
Bay Area home sales decline to lowest in a decade
Homes sales in the Bay Area fell to their lowest level in a decade last month, while home values increased at their slowest pace in three years, a real estate tracking firm reported Wednesday. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 10:59:58 GMT)
Brockton-area lenders aim to slow foreclosures
Brockton-area banks are banding together to slow a rapid increase in foreclosure filings in their community by refinancing homeowners in danger of foreclosure on their high-cost mortgage loans. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 11:08:39 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. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 11:35:36 GMT)
Wells Fargo Web Site Ranked No. 1 for Online 'Mortgage Experience'
SAN FRANCISCO----Aug. 17, 2006--Wells Fargo & Company's Web site was recently ranked by Change Sciences Group, a national research firm, as No. 1 in overall online mortgage experience -- specifically for helping people learn the basics of home buying, determining whether refinancing is worthwhile, choosing the right loan, learning how to apply for a loan online and finding a loan officer. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 12:00:00 GMT)
RJ Easton Analysis Suggests Mortgage Companies are Undervalued
(PRWEB) August 17, 2006 -- In a recent analysis of M&A transactions in the mortgage sector, advisory firm RJ Easton found mortgage companies to be undervalued. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 12:00:00 GMT)
1% Mortgage Interest Rate? What’s the Catch?
(PRWEB) August 17, 2006 -- Adjustable Rate Mortgage interest rates are made up of two things – the Index value (the portion that fluctuates) and the fixed Margin. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 12:00:00 GMT)
Why Mortgage Life Insurance is Not a Good Idea
(ARA) - If you've recently taken out a mortgage, brace yourself for the onslaught. Before you even finish unpacking, your mailbox will likely be filled with offers for all kinds of services. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 12:20:26 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. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 12:20:56 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. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 12:44:36 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. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 12:44:46 GMT)
Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta to Award District of Columbia Partnerships $1.7 Million for Affordable Housing
Four community partnerships in Washington, D.C. will receive $1.7 million in grants from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta's Affordable Housing Program to build, buy, or repair 656 single-family and multifamily housing units in the Marshall Heights and Adams Morgan neighborhoods. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 13:21:38 GMT)
Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta Awards Nearly $740,000 for Affordable Housing in Alabama
Four partnerships in Alabama will receive nearly $740,000 in grants from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta's Affordable Housing Program to build, buy, or repair 105 single-family and multifamily housing units in Fort Payne, Mobile, and Perry. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 13:24:11 GMT)
RJ Easton Analysis Suggests Mortgage Companies are Undervalued
NEW YORK----Aug. 17, 2006--In a recent analysis of M&A transactions in the mortgage sector, advisory firm RJ Easton found mortgage companies to be undervalued. The refinance boom that began when the Fed started cutting interest rates in 2001 ended when the Fed began raising rates in 2004. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 13:30:00 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. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 13:54:59 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. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 15:32:48 GMT)
Mortgage rates slip for fourth straight week
Mortgage rates fell for the fourth week in a row, bringing the 30-year rate to its lowest level since April, on signs of weakness both in the housing sector and in the larger economy, Freddie Mac reported Thursday. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 16:08:52 GMT)
30-Year Mortgage Rates Drop for Fourth Straight Week
Mortgage company Freddie Mac on Thursday said that average interest rates on 30-year mortgages dropped for the fourth week. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 16:31:59 GMT)
China developing mortgage loans
China is drawing up plans to develop its nascent mortgage-backed securities market, which allows homeowner loans to be repackaged and sold into the capital markets. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 16:35:30 GMT)
Mortgage rates slide for a fourth straight week
CHICAGO (MarketWatch) -- Mortgage rates moved lower for the fourth consecutive week, putting 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rates at the lowest level since mid-April, according to Freddie Mac's weekly rate survey released Thursday. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 16:36:09 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, 17 Aug 2006 16:51:40 GMT)
Mortgage Rates Dip for 4th Week
Rates on 30-year mortgages fell for a fourth consecutive week as a slowing economy eased concerns about inflation. Mortgage giant Freddie Mac said Thursday that 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages fell to 6.52 percent this week from 6.55 percent last week. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 18:08:20 GMT)
Mortgage rates dip for 4th week
Mortgage giant Freddie Mac said Thursday that 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages fell to 6.52 percent this week from 6.55 percent last week. That was the lowest level for 30-year mortgages since they averaged 6.49 percent the week of April 13. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 18:20:08 GMT)
Mortgage rates dip for 4th week
Mortgage giant Freddie Mac said Thursday that 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages fell to 6.52 percent this week from 6.55 percent last week. That was the lowest level for 30-year mortgages since they averaged 6.49 percent the week of April 13. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 18:20:48 GMT)
Guide to S.A. — Home sales go nowhere — but up
Aspiring home buyers in the San Antonio region don't need industry data to tell them what's abundantly evident: Real estate is hot. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 19:34:59 GMT)
Two of Canada's big banks cut mortgage rates, effective Friday
TORONTO (CP) - Two of Canada's big banks are cutting their posted mortgage rates, effective Friday. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 19:49:55 GMT)
Several of Canada's big banks cut mortgage rates, effective Friday
TORONTO (CP) - Several of Canada's big banks are cutting their posted mortgage rates, effective Friday. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 21:35:05 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, 17 Aug 2006 23:12:19 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. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 23:12:39 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. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 23:12:49 GMT)
Fixed rate mortgages a smart option
If you are about to sink yourself into a wad of debt to buy your first home, fixing the interest rate on your loan may be the smartest option. - (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 00:10:43 GMT)
Loan shark charged 11m per cent interest
A LOAN shark who charged customers interest rates of more than 11 million per cent was jailed yesterday. (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 01:17:16 GMT)
Mortgage rates down a fourth straight week
WASHINGTON -- Rates on 30-year mortgages fell for a fourth consecutive week as a slowing economy eased concerns about inflation. Mortgage giant Freddie Mac said yesterday that 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages fell to 6.52 percent this week, down from 6.55 percent last week. (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 04:19:56 GMT)
Mesa plan to restrict payday loan stores cited as racism
One councilman is calling Mesa's attempts at preventing the clustering of payday loan stores akin to racism. (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 05:05:59 GMT)
Home refinance loans keep rising
U.S. mortgage applications rose last week, reflecting a fourth-straight increase in refinancing. Fewer people applied for loans to buy a home. (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 05:55:09 GMT)
Home-loan bond cash in works
BATON ROUGE -- Strong demand for low-interest home loans since Hurricane Katrina has depleted the lending resources of Louisiana's affordable-housing authority, officials said Thursday, even though the agency has more than doubled its usual pool of mortgage money this year. (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 06:41:15 GMT)
Mortgage Cash-Outs Still Show Strength
Even as home sales fall, refinancings still boost consumer spending, analysts say. (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 07:15:10 GMT)
Mortgage rates slip for fourth week in a row
Mortgage rates slipped for a fourth straight week as a slowing economy eased concerns about inflation. Mortgage giant Freddie Mac said yesterday that 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages fell to 6.52 percent this week from 6.55 percent last week. (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 07:17:07 GMT)
Refinance Variable Loan? Weigh Your Risk
Q. My 18-year-old son has been at a private high school that is also a residential treatment facility in Texas for the last year. I financed his tuition and treatment with a $62,000 loan. The variable interest rate is tied to an index that just jumped to 8.48 percent in April. (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 07:24:36 GMT)
Walton Joins Ipswich On Loan
Simon Walton has joined Ipswich Town on a three-month loan. The midfielder joined Charlton Athletic in the summer from Leeds for £500k and Addicks boss Iain Dowie wants to give the 18-year-old some first team action at Portman Road. (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 08:34:07 GMT)
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