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U.S. STOCKS - Indexes drop as oil sinks, home loan woes persist
NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks slipped on Monday after a 3.5 percent drop in oil prices hit energy companies' shares, while worries about rising mortgage defaults spilled over onto the banking and housing sectors for the third day. (Mon, 12 Feb 2007 23:40:24 GMT)

Japanese Stocks May Decline After U.S. Mortgage Defaults Rise
Feb. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Japanese stocks may drop after mortgage defaults in the U.S. increased, prompting speculation that growth may slow in Japan's largest export market. Exporters such as Honda Motor Co. may pace declines. (Tue, 13 Feb 2007 00:02:41 GMT)

Japanese Stocks May Decline After U.S. Mortgage Defaults Rise
Feb. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Japanese stocks may drop after mortgage defaults in the U.S. increased, prompting speculation that growth may slow in Japan's largest export market. Exporters such as Honda Motor Co. may pace declines. (Tue, 13 Feb 2007 00:04:09 GMT)

Mortgage fees soar by almost 20%
UK home buyers are facing mortgage fees that have risen 20% in just six months, This Is Money has reported. (Tue, 13 Feb 2007 02:06:29 GMT)

Mortgage borrowing is up while unsecured borrowing is down, finds A&L
According to UK banking group Alliance & Leicester, mortgage borrowing has continued to soar while unsecured borrowing, such as personal loans and credit card debt, has seen a diminishing growth rate. (Tue, 13 Feb 2007 02:06:59 GMT)

Mortgage scam nets Prior Lake agent $3 million
Federal investigators are probing a multimillion-dollar mortgage scheme involving inflated real estate prices, according to court documents, and industry leaders believe the case is only part of a larger problem. The investigation concerns more than 60 real estate transactions in Minnesota, all of them involving Jill Lehn, a former mortgage loan closing agent from Prior Lake. Between December ... (Tue, 13 Feb 2007 04:05:10 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. (Tue, 13 Feb 2007 06:02:36 GMT)

Don't Refinance Your Home to Pay Off Credit Card Debt - There's a Better Way
(ARA) - Ever received one of those offers in the mail that seems like the solution to all your problems? It may have said, "Your home is an untapped resource. Refinance your loan with us and you'll get quick cash to buy a car, fund college or pay off your credit card debt." (Tue, 13 Feb 2007 06:48:38 GMT)

BII Launches 'Fixed Rate Program' For Mortgage Loan and Multi Purpose Loan
Jakarta, 13 February 2007 (ANTARA) - PT Bank Internasional Indonesia Tbk (BII) offers Fixed Rate Program within five years loan term for BII's mortgage loan ('KPR Ekspres') and multi purpose loan ('Rumah Maxima'). (Tue, 13 Feb 2007 07:00:43 GMT)

Home equity no panacea for paying off college
Q: My wife and I owe $45,000 on two loans for our son's college education. The interest is 5 percent on a loan of about $33,750 and 8 percent on a loan of about $11,250. We're thinking of paying them off with a home equity loan or line of credit, which would give us a tax deduction on interest payments. I am retired and do a little consulting. My wife works part time. What do you think? (Tue, 13 Feb 2007 07:12:47 GMT)

Get your home assessed
Question: Our house was insured when we took out our home loan. We're wondering how to get our house assessed so the insurance value is equal to the current value of the house, rather than the amount when we bought. We'd appreciate any advice you can offer. (Tue, 13 Feb 2007 09:09:32 GMT)

FTSE higher as mortgage banks recover
London equities inched higher on Tuesday, helped by solid full-year numbers from Bradford & Bingley which lifted mortgage lenders, but an uncertain outlook from British Land hampered the real estate sector. (Tue, 13 Feb 2007 09:10:10 GMT)

Your Money Matters: Dealing with Rising Mortgage Interest Rates
(ARA) - Many Americans are asking themselves what they should be doing in the wake of rising, and sometimes, fluctuating mortgage rates. It's an important question because for many Americans their home equity represents the cornerstone of their personal wealth. (Tue, 13 Feb 2007 10:33:33 GMT)

If You Have an Adjustable Rate Mortgage, Refinance Now
(ARA) - With gas prices in a state of constant flux, and warnings that energy costs will be on the rise this winter, the last thing you want to happen is for your mortgage to start fluctuating too. But if you have an adjustable rate mortgage (ARM), it will soon happen. (Tue, 13 Feb 2007 10:41:40 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. (Tue, 13 Feb 2007 11:19:44 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. (Tue, 13 Feb 2007 11:20:31 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, 13 Feb 2007 11:47:55 GMT)

E-LOAN Announces Vacation Home Financing Program to Provide Borrowers Same Great Rate as Primary Residence Mortgages
PLEASANTON, Calif.----E-LOAN®, an online consumer direct lender, today announced that consumers can enjoy the same great E-LOAN interest rate on their second home as they would currently be eligible for on their primary residence mortgage. (Tue, 13 Feb 2007 12:00:00 GMT)

If You Have an Adjustable Rate Mortgage, Why You Need to Refinance Now
(ARA) - When you signed up for that adjustable rate loan a few years back, it probably seemed like a deal too good to pass up. But fast forward to the present, and you're probably starting to get a little nervous. (Tue, 13 Feb 2007 12:23:24 GMT)

B&B mortgage deals go through the roof
MORTGAGE giant Bradford & Bingley saw gross annual residential lending soar by 43 per cent to £10.3 billion, boosted by an increase in buy-to-let mortgages. (Tue, 13 Feb 2007 12:26:30 GMT)

Bills Piling Up? Refinancing Your Car Puts Extra Cash In Your Pocket
(ARA) - Sometimes life throws you a curve ball. The water heater springs a leak, your son breaks a tooth or you need a plane ticket to visit a sick relative. These unplanned expenses add up and if you don't have savings to cover them, where will the extra payments come from? (Tue, 13 Feb 2007 12:37:48 GMT)

How to Determine if it's Time to Refinance
(ARA) - Who wouldn't enjoy a break on their monthly mortgage payment? On the other hand, how can you be sure the timing is right to refinance ? Are the rates and the current mortgage market the best indicators? (Tue, 13 Feb 2007 13:08:59 GMT)

Mortgage tax deduction won't come easy for buyers or insurers
Shares of mortgage-insurance companies have soared since Dec. 6, the day before word leaked out that Congress was finally ready to let homeowners deduct mortgage-insurance premiums. ... (Tue, 13 Feb 2007 13:17:23 GMT)

How to Determine if it's Time to Refinance
(ARA) - Who wouldn't enjoy a break on their monthly mortgage payment? On the other hand, how can you be sure the timing is right to refinance ? Are the rates and the current mortgage market the best indicators? (Tue, 13 Feb 2007 14:34:36 GMT)

Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta to Award $1.6 Million for Housing in South Carolina
Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta announced today that it will award $1.6 million in grants to help South Carolina developers fund 261 affordable housing units. (Tue, 13 Feb 2007 14:44:00 GMT)

Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta to Award $1.4 Million for Housing in North Carolina
Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta announced today that it will award $1.4 million in grants to help developers in North Carolina fund six affordable housing projects. (Tue, 13 Feb 2007 14:55:00 GMT)

Prior Lake Mortgage Agent Targeted By Feds
Federal investigators have uncovered what's described in court documents as a multimillion-dollar mortgage scheme involving real estate prices, in a case that industry leaders believe could have wide implications. More Crime News (Tue, 13 Feb 2007 16:28:00 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, 13 Feb 2007 16:47:45 GMT)

Don't Refinance Your Home to Pay Off Credit Card Debt - There's a Better Way
(ARA) - Ever received one of those offers in the mail that seems like the solution to all your problems? It may have said, "Your home is an untapped resource. Refinance your loan with us and you'll get quick cash to buy a car, fund college or pay off your credit card debt." (Tue, 13 Feb 2007 16:49:37 GMT)

Feds zero in on wide-reaching mortgage fraud
MINNEAPOLIS Federal investigators have uncovered what's being described as a multimillion-dollar mortgage scheme involving real estate prices. The Internal Revenue Service uncovered the scam. (Tue, 13 Feb 2007 18:58:49 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, 13 Feb 2007 20:05:39 GMT)

Bills Piling Up? Refinancing Your Car Puts Extra Cash In Your Pocket
(ARA) - Sometimes life throws you a curve ball. The water heater springs a leak, your son breaks a tooth or you need a plane ticket to visit a sick relative. These unplanned expenses add up and if you don't have savings to cover them, where will the extra payments come from? (Tue, 13 Feb 2007 20:05:48 GMT)

Your Money Matters: Dealing with Rising Mortgage Interest Rates
(ARA) - Many Americans are asking themselves what they should be doing in the wake of rising, and sometimes, fluctuating mortgage rates. It's an important question because for many Americans their home equity represents the cornerstone of their personal wealth. (Tue, 13 Feb 2007 20:06:49 GMT)

Why Now is a Good Time to Refinance
(ARA) - If you're a homeowner, the recent drop in interest rates has opened up the possibility of big savings on your monthly payments. (Tue, 13 Feb 2007 20:18:48 GMT)

If You Have an Adjustable Rate Mortgage, Why You Need to Refinance Now
(ARA) - When you signed up for that adjustable rate loan a few years back, it probably seemed like a deal too good to pass up. But fast forward to the present, and you're probably starting to get a little nervous. (Tue, 13 Feb 2007 20:48:27 GMT)

Fremont General to drop secondary sub-prime mortgage business
LOS ANGELES - Shares of Fremont General Corp. shot up nearly 10 percent Tuesday after news that the company would no longer offer second mortgages to home buyers who need to borrow their down payment. (Tue, 13 Feb 2007 20:55:07 GMT)

If You Have an Adjustable Rate Mortgage, Why You Need to Refinance Now
(ARA) - When you signed up for that adjustable rate loan a few years back, it probably seemed like a deal too good to pass up. But fast forward to the present, and you're probably starting to get a little nervous. (Tue, 13 Feb 2007 21:32:23 GMT)

Rising home loan rates slow down buying
Rising interest rates on home loans have started to show a tapering effect on enrolment of new property transactions. (Tue, 13 Feb 2007 21:32:43 GMT)

Canadian banks agree to waive war clause for soldiers' mortgage insurance
HALIFAX (CP) - The Canadian Bankers Association says financial institutions it represents have all agreed to waive an exclusion clause that's caused mortgage problems for widows of soldiers killed in Afghanistan. (Tue, 13 Feb 2007 21:43:41 GMT)

How to Determine if it's Time to Refinance
(ARA) - Who wouldn't enjoy a break on their monthly mortgage payment? On the other hand, how can you be sure the timing is right to refinance ? Are the rates and the current mortgage market the best indicators? (Tue, 13 Feb 2007 22:32:48 GMT)

Don't Refinance Your Home to Pay Off Credit Card Debt - There's a Better Way
(ARA) - Ever received one of those offers in the mail that seems like the solution to all your problems? It may have said, "Your home is an untapped resource. Refinance your loan with us and you'll get quick cash to buy a car, fund college or pay off your credit card debt." (Tue, 13 Feb 2007 22:33:08 GMT)

Your Money Matters: Dealing with Rising Mortgage Interest Rates
(ARA) - Many Americans are asking themselves what they should be doing in the wake of rising, and sometimes, fluctuating mortgage rates. It's an important question because for many Americans their home equity represents the cornerstone of their personal wealth. (Tue, 13 Feb 2007 22:46:07 GMT)

Flaherty pleased banks waiving war clause for soldiers' mortgage insurance
HALIFAX (CP) - Many banks operating in Canada have decided to waive a controversial exclusion clause in their mortgage policies that was making it difficult for widows of Canadian soldiers killed in Afghanistan to collect on their insurance. (Tue, 13 Feb 2007 23:05:00 GMT)

Fitch Affirms 39 Classes from 4 Harborview Mortgage Loan Trust RMBS Issues
NEW YORK----Fitch Ratings affirms the following First Horizon Home Loan Mortgage Trust issues: (Tue, 13 Feb 2007 23:20:00 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. (Wed, 14 Feb 2007 00:50:38 GMT)

Get Extra Cash By Refinancing Your Car
(ARA) - Sometimes life throws you a curve ball. The water heater springs a leak, your son breaks a tooth or you need a plane ticket to visit a sick relative. These unplanned expenses add up and if you don't have savings to cover them, where will the extra payments come from? (Wed, 14 Feb 2007 00:51:38 GMT)

AG Pushes For Crackdown On Predatory Mortgage Lending
Iowa's attorney general asks lawmakers to pass laws regulating teaser-rate mortgages as part of a crackdown on predatory mortgage lending. (Wed, 14 Feb 2007 01:15:02 GMT)

Why Now is a Good Time to Refinance
(ARA) - If you're a homeowner, the recent drop in interest rates has opened up the possibility of big savings on your monthly payments. (Wed, 14 Feb 2007 01:35:47 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, 14 Feb 2007 01:52:05 GMT)

BBVA launches new mortgage for young consumers
Banking group BBVA has launched the first mortgage for the young in the Spanish market that will reward the borrower with 1% of the loan upon signing the mortgage agreement. (Wed, 14 Feb 2007 02:05:04 GMT)

Woolwich offers first ever 'track and cap' mortgage
With uncertainties over rising interest rates, and the current base rate having reached 5.25%, UK banking group Woolwich is offering the first ever track and cap mortgage to ease homeowners concerns. (Wed, 14 Feb 2007 02:05:15 GMT)

Mortgage worries rise as key credit index hits record levels
Concerns over risky US mortgage lending mounted yesterday as a key indicator of credit problems hovered at record levels, another small mortgage lender failed and a big homebuilder admitted borrowers' difficulties could damage its business. (Wed, 14 Feb 2007 02:34:11 GMT)

Tighter Rules Proposed in Mortgage Lending
AP - The attorney general is pushing lawmakers to tighten the law governing mortgage lending. Tom Miller held a press conference Tuesday, calling for more restrictions on lenders who offer credit to people with troubled credit history. (Wed, 14 Feb 2007 05:01:24 GMT)

Montoursville church, mortgage company reach settlement
A Montoursville church that at one time faced possible eviction from its building and the mortgage company that foreclosed on it reached an settlement early Tuesday, according to church officials. (Wed, 14 Feb 2007 05:12:32 GMT)

Why Now is a Good Time to Refinance
(ARA) - If you're a homeowner, the recent drop in interest rates has opened up the possibility of big savings on your monthly payments. (Wed, 14 Feb 2007 05:44:19 GMT)

Feds zero in on wide-reaching mortgage fraud
MINNEAPOLIS — Federal investigators have uncovered what’s described in court documents as a multimillion-dollar mortgage scheme involving real estate prices, in a case that industry leaders believe could have wide implications. (Wed, 14 Feb 2007 06:07:02 GMT)

PNB likely to raise home loan, lending rates
New Delhi, Feb 14: RBI's move to raise CRR by 0.5 per cent has driven the second largest PSU lender, Punjab National Bank, to consider an increase in home loan rates, even as Finance Minister P Chidambaram had requested PSU bankers to desist from hiking interest rates on home loans. (Wed, 14 Feb 2007 08:56:55 GMT)

Forsyth bank sued over mortgage, loans
A Theodosia couple has sued a Forsyth bank for allegedly terminating a home mortgage and construction loans. (Wed, 14 Feb 2007 09:03:41 GMT)

CRR hike may kill your home and car dreams
Buying a home or a car or seeking a personal loan for an overseas trip in the coming summer may now pinch you a lot more than what you had expected. (Wed, 14 Feb 2007 10:34:23 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. (Wed, 14 Feb 2007 11:18:15 GMT)

Rising home loan rates slow down buying
Rising interest rates on home loans have started to show a tapering effect on enrolment of new property transactions. (Wed, 14 Feb 2007 12:02:28 GMT)

Bills Piling Up? Refinancing Your Car Puts Extra Cash In Your Pocket
(ARA) - Sometimes life throws you a curve ball. The water heater springs a leak, your son breaks a tooth or you need a plane ticket to visit a sick relative. These unplanned expenses add up and if you don't have savings to cover them, where will the extra payments come from? (Wed, 14 Feb 2007 12:03:26 GMT)

U.S. mortgage applications rise 1.5% in latest week
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- Applications for mortgage loans at major U.S. banks increased a seasonally adjusted 1.5% last week compared with the week before, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported Wednesday. (Wed, 14 Feb 2007 12:08:56 GMT)

US MBA Mortgage Survey Table Of Current Interest Rates
Change in Contract Rate (bps) Effective Total Contract 1 Week 4 Weeks 1 Year Rate Points Rate Ago Ago Ago 30-Year Fixed 6.46 1.06 6.24 2 6 -1 15-Year Fixed 6.22 1.13 5.94 -2 2 2 7-Year Balloon 5.58 1.06 5.31 -6 -78 -64 5-Year Balloon 6.19 1.01 5.93 8 -90 -33 ARM, 1-Yr Tsy 6.01 0.84 5.80 -4 -4 29 FHA 203 (b) 6.51 0.92 6.35 -1 8 48 All rates except FHA 203(b) are for 80% loan-to-value mortgage. (Wed, 14 Feb 2007 12:09:44 GMT)

Mortgage giant's profits hit £336m
RECORD levels of lending today helped mortgage giant Bradford & Bingley post an eight per cent rise in profits for 2006. (13/02/2007 10:37:08) (Wed, 14 Feb 2007 12:10:08 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, 14 Feb 2007 12:36:46 GMT)

TMSF Holdings, Inc. Announces Agreement to Acquire the Wholesale Operations of Central Pacific Mortgage
LOS ANGELES----TMSF Holdings, Inc. today announced that it will acquire certain assets of the wholesale division of Folsom, CA-based Central Pacific Mortgage . (Wed, 14 Feb 2007 13:00:00 GMT)

Corporate Bonds Will Weather Subprime Mortgage Woes, HSBC Says
Feb. 14 (Bloomberg) -- Problems in the subprime mortgage market won't ``boil over'' into investment-grade corporate bonds because an expanding U.S. economy will keep demand for the securities strong, according to HSBC Securities USA. (Wed, 14 Feb 2007 13:37:24 GMT)

Mortgage applications rise in latest week
Weekly activity index increases 1.5% in most recent reading due to a rise in loan refinancing, industry trade group reports. (Wed, 14 Feb 2007 13:49:08 GMT)

Mortgage applications rise as refinancing in demand
Applications for home mortgages rose last week, driven by an increase in loan refinancing, an industry trade group said Wednesday. (Wed, 14 Feb 2007 14:00:13 GMT)

Rising loan rates bite home buyers
Home loan rates are rising and property prices are falling in outskirts of metros so don't buy just yet. (Wed, 14 Feb 2007 14:52:44 GMT)

U.S. mortgage applications rise
Applications for U.S. home mortgages rose last week, driven by an increase in loan refinancing, an industry trade group said Wednesday. (Wed, 14 Feb 2007 15:13:12 GMT)

Home loan lending rates shoot up
With RBI raising the Cash Reserve Ratio by 50 basis points to 6 pc, lending rates are expected to shoot up further. (Wed, 14 Feb 2007 15:18:04 GMT)

Hungarian mortgage bank FHB sees HUF 8.1-8.2 bln pre-tax in '07, downy/y on expansion costs
BUDAPEST. FEBRUARY 14. INTERFAX CENTRAL EUROPE - Hungarian mortgage bank FHB, majority-owned by the Hungarian state but up for privatization later this year, projects a 17-18% decline in pre-tax income compared to last year to just HUF 8.1-8.2 bln in 2007, as the company continues its strategy of transformation from a specialized mortgage lender to a full- fledged commercial bank. (Wed, 14 Feb 2007 15:41:42 GMT)

Bad Credit and Home Refinance
(ARA) - Mortgage rates are at historic lows, and it seems like everyone's jumping on the refinance bandwagon these days. But is it really a good idea for people with bad credit? (Wed, 14 Feb 2007 16:20:27 GMT)

CRR hike may kill your home and car dreams
Buying a home or a car or seeking a personal loan for an overseas trip in the coming summer may now pinch you a lot more than what you had expected. (Wed, 14 Feb 2007 16:34:53 GMT)

Expert in mortgage risk gives outlook on market
What's the risk in the mortgage game these days? Darn good question. The real estate info experts at First American in Santa Ana just added to their service portfolio CoreLogic, a Sacramento shop known for its mortgage risk measures. (Wed, 14 Feb 2007 18:16:29 GMT)

Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco Seeks Candidates for Board of Directors
SAN FRANCISCO----The Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco is seeking well-qualified candidates to recommend to the Federal Housing Finance Board for appointment to the Bank's Board of Directors. (Wed, 14 Feb 2007 18:41:00 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. (Wed, 14 Feb 2007 19:08:27 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, 14 Feb 2007 19:08:37 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. (Wed, 14 Feb 2007 19:29:26 GMT)

Your Money Matters: Dealing with Rising Mortgage Interest Rates
(ARA) - Many Americans are asking themselves what they should be doing in the wake of rising, and sometimes, fluctuating mortgage rates. It's an important question because for many Americans their home equity represents the cornerstone of their personal wealth. (Wed, 14 Feb 2007 19:30:07 GMT)

Sector Snap: Subprime Mortgage Lenders
Shares of subprime mortgage lenders rose Wednesday on speculation the stocks may have hit a bottom. Some stocks in the subprime mortgage industry, which lends money to home buyers with bad credit, have been in upheaval for a week. (Wed, 14 Feb 2007 19:58:31 GMT)

Sector Snap: Subprime Mortgage Lenders
Shares of subprime mortgage lenders rose Wednesday on speculation the stocks may have hit a bottom. (Wed, 14 Feb 2007 20:02:12 GMT)

Sector Snap: Subprime Mortgage Lenders
Some stocks in the subprime mortgage industry, which lends money to home buyers with bad credit, have been in upheaval for a week. Many banks have warned of credit problems and a shrinking appetite for mortgage loans among investors in the debt market. (Wed, 14 Feb 2007 20:02:31 GMT)

Bills Piling Up? Refinancing Your Car Puts Extra Cash In Your Pocket
(ARA) - Sometimes life throws you a curve ball. The water heater springs a leak, your son breaks a tooth or you need a plane ticket to visit a sick relative. These unplanned expenses add up and if you don't have savings to cover them, where will the extra payments come from? (Wed, 14 Feb 2007 20:20:48 GMT)

If You Have an Adjustable Rate Mortgage, Why You Need to Refinance Now
(ARA) - When you signed up for that adjustable rate loan a few years back, it probably seemed like a deal too good to pass up. But fast forward to the present, and you're probably starting to get a little nervous. (Wed, 14 Feb 2007 20:59:47 GMT)

How to Determine if it's Time to Refinance
(ARA) - Who wouldn't enjoy a break on their monthly mortgage payment? On the other hand, how can you be sure the timing is right to refinance ? Are the rates and the current mortgage market the best indicators? (Wed, 14 Feb 2007 20:59:56 GMT)

ResMae Mortgage Gets Court OK for Loan
Subprime mortgage lender ResMae Mortgage Corp. won bankruptcy court approval to borrow on a $7.9 million in debtor-in-possession financing as it works to sell itself to Credit Suisse Group. (Wed, 14 Feb 2007 21:35:09 GMT)

Bills Piling Up? Refinancing Your Car Puts Extra Cash In Your Pocket
(ARA) - Sometimes life throws you a curve ball. The water heater springs a leak, your son breaks a tooth or you need a plane ticket to visit a sick relative. These unplanned expenses add up and if you don't have savings to cover them, where will the extra payments come from? (Wed, 14 Feb 2007 22:15:08 GMT)

Two sentenced in mortgage fraud scheme
A Raleigh home builder and a businessman have been sentenced for roles in a mortgage fraud scheme that included inflated offers for new homes, the U.S. Attorneys Office says. (Wed, 14 Feb 2007 22:31:53 GMT)

How to Determine if it's Time to Refinance
(ARA) - Who wouldn't enjoy a break on their monthly mortgage payment? On the other hand, how can you be sure the timing is right to refinance ? Are the rates and the current mortgage market the best indicators? (Wed, 14 Feb 2007 23:02:43 GMT)

Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco Reports Annual and Quarterly Operating Results
SAN FRANCISCO----The Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco today announced that 2006 net income rose $173 million, or 47%, to $542 million from $369 million for 2005. Net income for the fourth quarter of 2006 rose $45 million, or 41%, to $155 million from $110 million for the prior-year period. (Thu, 15 Feb 2007 00:28:00 GMT)

SPECIAL REPORT: Mortgage Bankers Upbeat on Industry Conditions at Annual Meeting
FEBRUARY 06, 2007 -- San Diego -- The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) opened the 2007 Commercial Real Estate Finance (CREF)/Multifamily Conference Convention and Expo this week on a strong note of optimism with regards to the long-term future of the commercial real estate finance industry. (Thu, 15 Feb 2007 01:13:21 GMT)

If You Have an Adjustable Rate Mortgage, Why You Need to Refinance Now
(ARA) - When you signed up for that adjustable rate loan a few years back, it probably seemed like a deal too good to pass up. But fast forward to the present, and you're probably starting to get a little nervous. (Thu, 15 Feb 2007 01:48:47 GMT)

Kiwibank to acquire HSBC's NZ mortgage book
WELLINGTON/HONG KONG, Feb 15 (Reuters) - New Zealand's state-owned Kiwibank Ltd. said on Thursday it would acquire the AMP-originated residential mortgage book of HSBC Ltd. and provide mortgage finance to AMP customers. (Thu, 15 Feb 2007 02:32:58 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. (Thu, 15 Feb 2007 04:35:39 GMT)

Why Now is a Good Time to Refinance
(ARA) - If you're a homeowner, the recent drop in interest rates has opened up the possibility of big savings on your monthly payments. (Thu, 15 Feb 2007 04:52:24 GMT)

HDFC, banks to hike home loan rates further
A key player in the home loan market, HDFC on Thursday said it would hike housing loan rates by another 0.50 per cent this month-end or early March. (Thu, 15 Feb 2007 07:17:37 GMT)

15-02-2007: Kiwibank to acquire HSBC's NZ mortgage book
New Zealand's state-owned Kiwibank Ltd. said on Feb 15 it would acquire the AMP-originated residential mortgage book of HSBC Ltd and provide mortgage finance to AMP customers. (Thu, 15 Feb 2007 08:08:28 GMT)

Woman’s identity stolen for mortgage
A Carpentersville man who works for a temporary employment agency used a stolen Social Security number to secure a $173,000 mortgage for his home, police said Wednesday. (Thu, 15 Feb 2007 08:12:00 GMT)

Home Based Mortgage Advisers IFA’s
The Mortgage Advice Centre are part of The Harrison Murray Group and one of the Country’s largest independently owned mortgage brokers. We now require: With a knowledge of the whole mortgage & protection market & a proven track record of sales to service appointments made by our dedicated call centre. (Thu, 15 Feb 2007 09:15:28 GMT)

Mortgage fraud's 'very hard lesson'
In an unusual about-face, a Prior Lake woman at the center of an ongoing federal investigation into mortgage fraud will bare her soul in an upcoming issue of Minnesota Realtor magazine. (Thu, 15 Feb 2007 09:17:44 GMT)

Nigeria: Mortgage Bank Refunds N70m to Retired Civil Servants
THE Federal Mortgage Bank(FMB) in Jigawa State has refunded over N70 million to two hundred and eighty five retired civil servants in the past two years, State coordinator of the bank, announced this in Dutse. (Thu, 15 Feb 2007 10:29:32 GMT)

Bills Piling Up? Refinancing Your Car Puts Extra Cash In Your Pocket
(ARA) - Sometimes life throws you a curve ball. The water heater springs a leak, your son breaks a tooth or you need a plane ticket to visit a sick relative. These unplanned expenses add up and if you don't have savings to cover them, where will the extra payments come from? (Thu, 15 Feb 2007 10:32:54 GMT)

Mortgage survey and analysis
Bankrate's weekly national survey shows where mortgage rates are -- and our analysis predicts where they're headed. (Thu, 15 Feb 2007 11:00:00 GMT)

HDFC to raise home loan rates by 0.5 pc
New Delhi, Feb 15: A key player in the home loan market, HDFC today said it would hike housing loan rates by another 0.50 per cent this month-end or early March. (Thu, 15 Feb 2007 11:10:24 GMT)

HDFC to hike home loan rates
HDFC said it would hike housing loan rates by another 0.50 per cent by this month-end or early March. "After the CRR hike, our margins, presently at around two per cent, are under pressure and we will raise the interest rate to maintain that spread," said Deepak Parekh, Chairman, HDFC. (Thu, 15 Feb 2007 11:42:38 GMT)

If You Have an Adjustable Rate Mortgage, Why You Need to Refinance Now
(ARA) - When you signed up for that adjustable rate loan a few years back, it probably seemed like a deal too good to pass up. But fast forward to the present, and you're probably starting to get a little nervous. (Thu, 15 Feb 2007 11:46:13 GMT)

Bankrate: Mortgage Rates Hold Steady
Mortgage rates showed little movement this week, with the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate inching higher to 6.32 percent. According to Bankrate.com's weekly national survey of large lenders, the 30-year fixed rate mortgages had an average of 0.33 discount and origination points. (Thu, 15 Feb 2007 12:30:00 GMT)

Why Now is a Good Time to Refinance
(ARA) - If you're a homeowner, the recent drop in interest rates has opened up the possibility of big savings on your monthly payments. (Thu, 15 Feb 2007 12:35:59 GMT)

5 questions to help choose a loan or line of credit
The choice between a home equity loan or a line of credit is seldom black or white. But here are a couple of generalizations: (Thu, 15 Feb 2007 12:37:50 GMT)

Changed appraisal wipes out equity
Dear Dr. Don, Last year my husband and I refinanced our home. When the mortgage company did the refinance they did an 80/20 with the 20 being an equity line of credit. (Thu, 15 Feb 2007 12:40:12 GMT)

Why Now is a Good Time to Refinance
(ARA) - If you're a homeowner, the recent drop in interest rates has opened up the possibility of big savings on your monthly payments. (Thu, 15 Feb 2007 14:37:18 GMT)

Home loan rates set to go up
FINANCE MINISTER P. Chidambaram on Monday requested chiefs of public sector banks not to raise interest rate on home loans. But at least the private banks are set to raise the interest rate — by a steep one percentage point. (Thu, 15 Feb 2007 15:26:37 GMT)

If You Have an Adjustable Rate Mortgage, Why You Need to Refinance Now
(ARA) - When you signed up for that adjustable rate loan a few years back, it probably seemed like a deal too good to pass up. But fast forward to the present, and you're probably starting to get a little nervous. (Thu, 15 Feb 2007 15:29:36 GMT)

Your Money Matters: Dealing with Rising Mortgage Interest Rates
(ARA) - Many Americans are asking themselves what they should be doing in the wake of rising, and sometimes, fluctuating mortgage rates. It's an important question because for many Americans their home equity represents the cornerstone of their personal wealth. (Thu, 15 Feb 2007 16:35:47 GMT)

U.S. mortgage rates inch up; volatile week may be ahead
CHICAGO (MarketWatch) -- Mortgage rates moved slightly higher over the week, according to Freddie Mac's survey released on Thursday. But rates could experience more movement over the coming week as a few key indicators for the housing market and the economy are released, said Freddie Mac's chief economist. (Thu, 15 Feb 2007 16:39:16 GMT)

Mortgage rates edge up
Mortgage rates drift up slightly amid a week of stable economic indicators, according to a survey released Thursday. (Thu, 15 Feb 2007 17:18:48 GMT)

U.S. mortgage rates rise to 6.3 percent
U.S. mortgage rates rose slightly, to 6.3 percent from 6.28 percent for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages, Freddie Mac said Thursday. (Thu, 15 Feb 2007 17:42:29 GMT)

Mortgage rates barely budge
Mortgage rates weren't expected to rise much this year, and they haven't. (Thu, 15 Feb 2007 17:42:50 GMT)

U.S. mortgage rates rise to 6.3 percent
U.S. mortgage rates rose slightly, to 6.3 percent from 6.28 percent for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages, Freddie Mac said Thursday.The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.28 percent a year ago.The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage, often used for refinancing, averaged 6.03 percent, up from last week's 6.02 percent average, the company formally known as the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. said. ... (Thu, 15 Feb 2007 17:44:25 GMT)

Mortgage Rates Rising
(February 15, 2007)--Long-term mortgage rates inched higher this week. Mortgage giant Freddie Mac says the rate on the 30-year fixed-rate loan averaged 6.30 percent, up two basis points from last week. (Thu, 15 Feb 2007 17:59:50 GMT)

MORTGAGES: U.S. Mortgage Rates Inch Up; Volatile Week May Be Ahead
CHICAGO (Dow Jones) -- Mortgage rates moved slightly higher over the week, according to Freddie Mac's survey released on Thursday. (Thu, 15 Feb 2007 18:08:53 GMT)

U.S. mortgage rates rise to 6.3 percent
U.S. mortgage rates rose slightly, to 6.3 percent from 6.28 percent for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages, Freddie Mac said Thursday. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.28 percent a year ago. (Thu, 15 Feb 2007 18:11:19 GMT)

HUD names Mortgage Finance Authority a top performer
The New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority has been named a Tier 1, or top performer, by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as part of HUD's Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loss mitigation initiative. (Thu, 15 Feb 2007 18:32:53 GMT)

HDFC leads, home loan rates head north
Following a sudden increase in the share of cash that banks are obliged to park with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) by 0.5 percentage points to 6 per cent, home loan rates are expected to increase by an equal 0.5 percentage points by this month-end. (Thu, 15 Feb 2007 18:56:26 GMT)

Agent hired to investigate mortgage fraud
The city of Madison has hired a special agent to investigate mortgage fraud. (Thu, 15 Feb 2007 19:32:03 GMT)

Home loan rate hike to hit old borrowers hard
Rising interest rates on home loans is bad news for any borrower. (Thu, 15 Feb 2007 20:15:05 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, 15 Feb 2007 20:19:37 GMT)

Fitch Affirms 35 RMBS Classes from 3 People's Choice Home Loan Securities Trusts
NEW YORK----Fitch Ratings has affirmed the following classes of People's Choice Home Loan Securities Trusts issues: (Thu, 15 Feb 2007 20:21:00 GMT)

Mortgage Company Closes Putting Hundreds Out of Work
Hundreds of people are without jobs after a mortgage company was forced to close its door because of what it calls a "liquidity crisis." Thousands of loans they handled are in the process of being transferred to other companies. (Thu, 15 Feb 2007 21:02:32 GMT)

$334.5 Million Refinancing Secured by HFF for Duke Realty Corporation
INDIANAPOLIS----The Indianapolis office of HFF has secured a $334.5 million refinancing for two office portfolios owned by Duke Realty Corporation in greater Washington, D.C. (Thu, 15 Feb 2007 22:24:00 GMT)

Home loan rate hike to hit old borrowers hard
Rising interest rates on home loans is bad news for any borrower. (Thu, 15 Feb 2007 23:15:42 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, 15 Feb 2007 23:16:24 GMT)

If You Have an Adjustable Rate Mortgage, Why You Need to Refinance Now
(ARA) - When you signed up for that adjustable rate loan a few years back, it probably seemed like a deal too good to pass up. But fast forward to the present, and you're probably starting to get a little nervous. (Thu, 15 Feb 2007 23:17:45 GMT)

Getting a Mortgage with Bad Credit
(ARA) - Having bad credit is not the end of the world and it's not impossible to get a loan. Generally, credit scores below 600 are considered sub-prime and the lower your credit score, the harder it will be for you to secure a mortgage. (Thu, 15 Feb 2007 23:17:55 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, 16 Feb 2007 00:16:22 GMT)

How to Determine if it's Time to Refinance
(ARA) - Who wouldn't enjoy a break on their monthly mortgage payment? On the other hand, how can you be sure the timing is right to refinance ? Are the rates and the current mortgage market the best indicators? (Fri, 16 Feb 2007 00:16:34 GMT)

Mortgage funds appear to have solid foundations
Wine lovers wax nostalgic about great vintage years. Who could forget the Chateau Oubliez of '56? What oenophile doesn't obsess over his bottle of 1983 Ide Fixe? Investment experts, though, tend to remember the awful years. (Fri, 16 Feb 2007 02:53:19 GMT)

I-Team: Mortgage Company Closes, Many Delay Home Buying
Hundreds, possibly thousands of people had to put their home buying plans on hold when Silver State Mortgage Company suddenly went out of business. The company couldn't get the $5 million it needed to continue operating. (Fri, 16 Feb 2007 04:02:31 GMT)

Planners reject reverse mortgage blast
The reverse mortgage industry body has labelled claims by Members Equity Bank that seniors are at risk from commission-hungry financial planners as unwarranted. (Fri, 16 Feb 2007 04:02:58 GMT)

Why Now is a Good Time to Refinance
(ARA) - If you're a homeowner, the recent drop in interest rates has opened up the possibility of big savings on your monthly payments. (Fri, 16 Feb 2007 06:48:27 GMT)

Getting a Mortgage with Bad Credit
(ARA) - Having bad credit is not the end of the world and it's not impossible to get a loan. Generally, credit scores below 600 are considered sub-prime and the lower your credit score, the harder it will be for you to secure a mortgage. (Fri, 16 Feb 2007 06:48:57 GMT)

Mortgage rates up slightly after falling last week
Like this article? WASHINGTON - Rates on 30-year mortgages rose slightly this week, reversing last week’s brief decline. Mortgage giant Freddie Mac reported yesterday that 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages averaged 6.30 percent this week, up from 6.28 percent last week. (Fri, 16 Feb 2007 08:16:35 GMT)

Credit woes affect home loans
DALLAS | Thanks to relaxed lending standards, in recent years borrowers with bad credit - such as a bankruptcy or a delinquent loan on their record - found it relatively easy to get home mortgages. (Fri, 16 Feb 2007 08:16:36 GMT)

S&P to speed mortgage warnings
The ratings company, responding to rising delinquencies, will alert bond investors before foreclosures occur. In another sign of growing concern about mortgages made to high-risk borrowers, Standard & Poor's said it would no longer wait for homes to be foreclosed on and sold at a loss before alerting investors in mortgage-backed bonds that it expects to lower ratings on the bonds. ... (Fri, 16 Feb 2007 08:32:47 GMT)

Mortgage rates post slight rise
WASHINGTON — Rates on 30-year mortgages rose slightly this week, reversing last week's decline. Mortgage giant Freddie Mac reported Thursday that 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages averaged 6.30 percent this week, up from 6.28 percent last week. The drop last week had been the first for rates since early December. (Fri, 16 Feb 2007 09:13:42 GMT)

No change in CPF interest rate, HDB mortgage rate
SINGAPORE : There will be no change to the CPF interest rate and the HDB mortgage rate for the next three months till June 30. The rates are reviewed on a quarterly basis. (Fri, 16 Feb 2007 10:07:59 GMT)

No change in CPF interest rate, HDB mortgage rate
SINGAPORE : There will be no change to the CPF interest rate and the HDB mortgage rate for the next three months till June 30. (Fri, 16 Feb 2007 10:17:04 GMT)

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