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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. (Fri, 16 Feb 2007 10:33:08 GMT)

Mortgage rates rebound slightly
Rates on 30-year mortgages rose slightly this week, reversing last week's brief 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. Last week had been the first decline in rates since early December. (Fri, 16 Feb 2007 11:16:06 GMT)

Strong growth in Muslim mortgage market
Over the last six months , alburaq has approved over £100 million worth of mortgage business. alburaq launched home and buy-to-let finance for the UK’s two million Muslims towards the end of 2004, which offered the Muslim community an ability to own and invest in property. (Fri, 16 Feb 2007 11:33:22 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. (Fri, 16 Feb 2007 12:35:48 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. (Fri, 16 Feb 2007 12:36:40 GMT)

Nursing home to begin paying county $800,000
DANVILLE – Some Vermilion County board members wanted assurance that the Vermilion Manor Nursing Home will be held accountable for the $880,000 loan that it will begin paying back to the county next month. Vermilion County Board Chairman Jim McMahon said the situation would be monitored very closely by county officials and that the board would be kept informed on the progress. (Fri, 16 Feb 2007 13:14:06 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. (Fri, 16 Feb 2007 13:23:19 GMT)

The Complete Guide To Reclaiming Mortgage Fees
This is a guide to the various mortgage charges and fees. It tells you which are lawful, which are unlawful, and how to reclaim them. (Fri, 16 Feb 2007 14:57:10 GMT)

Mortgage rates hold below 6%
Most Hawaii banks remained below 6 percent in their 30-year fixed-rate mortgage quotes this week, the Honolulu Board of Realtors reported Friday. (Fri, 16 Feb 2007 15:10:12 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. (Fri, 16 Feb 2007 15:48:26 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. (Fri, 16 Feb 2007 15:48:55 GMT)

Fitch Rates WaMu Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates $1.58B Series 2007-HY2
NEW YORK----Fitch rates WaMu Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-HY2 classes as follows: (Fri, 16 Feb 2007 17:10:00 GMT)

MFA Mortgage Swings to 4Q Profit
MFA Mortgage Investments Inc., a mortgage financier, said Friday it swung to a fourth-quarter profit after it modified its loan portfolio to navigate through a tough market for mortgage-backed bonds. (Fri, 16 Feb 2007 17:23:09 GMT)

MFA Mortgage swings to 4Q profit
MFA Mortgage reported net income of $4.4 million, or 6 cents per share, compared with a loss of $32.6 million, or 40 cents per share, in the fourth quarter of 2005. Analysts polled by Thomson Financial forecast profit of 7 cents per share. (Fri, 16 Feb 2007 17:34:00 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. (Fri, 16 Feb 2007 18:00:57 GMT)

Subprime Mortgage Derivatives Tumble for a Fourth Straight Week
Feb. 16 (Bloomberg) -- A derivatives index used to bet on the riskiest U.S. mortgage bonds headed for its fourth straight weekly decline as more lenders said they were losing money. (Fri, 16 Feb 2007 18:21:15 GMT)

Fed: Watch Out for Misleading Loan Scams
WASHINGTON -- Homeowners beware: You could be victimized by a certain scam where someone tries to lure you into applying for a loan secured by your home. (Fri, 16 Feb 2007 19:09:19 GMT)

C-BASS to buy mortgage banking firm
Credit-Based Asset Servicing and Securitization LLC, also known as C-BASS, said Friday that it will buy mortgage banking company Fieldstone Investment Corp. (Fri, 16 Feb 2007 20:16:15 GMT)

Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis Names Consulting Firm to Assist in Search for President and CEO
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 16, 2007 -- The Board of Directors of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis has announced that they have selected Russell Reynolds Associates, a national consulting firm, to assist its selection committee in a search for the next President and CEO of FHLBI. (Fri, 16 Feb 2007 20:19:24 GMT)

Long-Term, a Gift House May Be Costly
Q: I want to buy a house that my parents own. It has a mortgage of $250,000 and has been appraised for $499,000. My parents want $200,000 out of it. Should I ask them to refinance and get the money they want, then just arrange to put the house in my name? Or should I buy the house and give them the money? (Fri, 16 Feb 2007 21:03:00 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. (Fri, 16 Feb 2007 21:17:42 GMT)

Loan to Pa. waste coal-to-fuel plant money won't be taken away
WASHINGTON The White House has reinstated a 100 (m) million dollar loan to the backers of what's called the nation's first plant to convert waste coal into zero-sulfur diesel fuel and home-heating oil. (Fri, 16 Feb 2007 21:54:51 GMT)

Loan to Coal-To-Fuel Plant Reinstated
The White House, reversing course, reinstated a $100 million loan to the backers of what has been billed as the nation's first plant to convert waste coal into zero-sulfur diesel fuel and home-heating oil. (Fri, 16 Feb 2007 23:00:20 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. (Fri, 16 Feb 2007 23:20:39 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. (Sat, 17 Feb 2007 00:15:01 GMT)

Will lax mortgage lending policies hit home?
Is a blowout taking shape in the impaired-credit mortgage market? Could lax underwriting standards during the housing boom years -- no verification of applicants' incomes or assets, low or no down payments, and big mortgages to people already saddled with heavy consumer debts -- finally be coming home to roost? The omens are unmistakable: Delinquencies in the $1.3 trillion impaired-credit ... (Sat, 17 Feb 2007 00:36:17 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. (Sat, 17 Feb 2007 01:18:27 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. (Sat, 17 Feb 2007 01:18:37 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? (Sat, 17 Feb 2007 02:17:26 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." (Sat, 17 Feb 2007 02:44:36 GMT)

U.S. cracking down on growing mortgage fraud
Kansas City, Mo. - Mortgage fraud is being called the country's fastest-growing white-collar crime. It costs... (Sat, 17 Feb 2007 03:18:23 GMT)

Several People Sentenced for Mortgage Fraud
In our Three on Your Side investigative reports, we've told you about a scheme called "house flipping," which ultimately translates into mortgage fraud. It's become such a problem that the city of Madison now has an investigator in the police department who specializes in mortgage fraud cases. (Sat, 17 Feb 2007 03:56:03 GMT)

Bank hires mortgage division managers
ORANGEBURG — Community Resource Bank has hired George Rosario and Linley Miller Jr. for its mortgage division. Rosario was hired as executive vice president and director of sales for Community Resource Mortgage. (Sat, 17 Feb 2007 05:08:20 GMT)

Fed issues home loan warning
WASHINGTON – Homeowners beware: You could be victimized by a certain scam where someone tries to lure you into applying for a loan secured by your home. ... - By JEANNINE AVERSA The Associated Press (Sat, 17 Feb 2007 05:16:54 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. (Sat, 17 Feb 2007 05:55:52 GMT)

Scam promises home loans
SCHEME: The Fed warns against "Community Reinvestment Act Program" offers. WASHINGTON - Homeowners beware: You could be victimized by a scam where someone tries to lure you into applying for a loan secured by your home. (Sat, 17 Feb 2007 06:17:41 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. (Sat, 17 Feb 2007 06:32:54 GMT)

Fed warns homeowners to be alert for misleading loan schemes
Homeowners, beware: You could be victimized by a scam in which someone tries to lure you into applying for a loan secured by your home. (Sat, 17 Feb 2007 07:43:55 GMT)

Mortgage firm blames insider theft for layoffs
A homegrown Billings mortgage company that has evolved into a respected statewide operation is apparently the target of an insider white-collar crime. (Sat, 17 Feb 2007 08:34:21 GMT)

Mortgage firm blames insider theft for layoffs
A homegrown Billings mortgage company that has evolved into a respected statewide operation is apparently the target of an insider white-collar crime. Intermountain Mortgage Company Inc., which began with local financing in 1987, said it lost a major, ... (Sat, 17 Feb 2007 08:37:18 GMT)

Subprime mortgage market in trouble
Is a blowout taking shape in the impaired-credit mortgage market? Could lax underwriting standards during the housing boom years -- no verification of applicants' incomes or assets, low or no down payments, and big mortgages to people already saddled with heavy consumer debts -- finally be coming home to roost? (Sat, 17 Feb 2007 11:02:43 GMT)

FBC Mortgage buys Clermont lender in bid to expand scope
FBC Mortgage LLC, a fast growing Orlando mortgage company, extended its reach into Lake County this week, closing a deal to acquire Clermont-based Central Florida Home Mortgage, company officials said Friday. (Sat, 17 Feb 2007 11:10:43 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. (Sat, 17 Feb 2007 11:22:49 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. (Sat, 17 Feb 2007 11:32:54 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? (Sat, 17 Feb 2007 12:00:03 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. (Sat, 17 Feb 2007 12:18:15 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. (Sat, 17 Feb 2007 12:51:38 GMT)

The 'reverse mortgage' – and why I would strongly advise against it
IT was suggested that I comment on the "reverse mortgage", which I'm happy to do. I'll explain the mechanics first and then give you my know-it-all opinion second. You'll still only have to pay for the newspaper once. (Sat, 17 Feb 2007 13:01:48 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? (Sat, 17 Feb 2007 14:20:38 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, 17 Feb 2007 14:44:28 GMT)

Feds give warning of loan schemes
WASHINGTON — Homeowners beware: You could be victimized by a certain scam where someone tries to lure you into applying for a loan secured by your home. (Sat, 17 Feb 2007 15:20:41 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. (Sat, 17 Feb 2007 15:32:54 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." (Sat, 17 Feb 2007 15:44:24 GMT)

Loan to Pa. waste coal-to-fuel plant money won't be taken away
The White House, reversing course, reinstated a $100 million loan to the backers of what has been billed as the nation's first plant to convert waste coal into zero-sulfur diesel fuel and home-heating oil. (Sat, 17 Feb 2007 17:45:46 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. (Sat, 17 Feb 2007 20:58:09 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, 17 Feb 2007 21:28:18 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? (Sun, 18 Feb 2007 00:54:23 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. (Sun, 18 Feb 2007 00:54:41 GMT)

Va. authority hits 1,000th Habitat loan
The Virginia Housing Development Authority is servicing its 1,000th Habitat for Humanity Virginia home loan. This particular loan is for a house in Portsmouth. The zero-interest $134,000 mortgage is held by South Hampton Roads Habitat for Humanity. (Sun, 18 Feb 2007 02:58:25 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. (Sun, 18 Feb 2007 03:49:17 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. (Sun, 18 Feb 2007 03:50:37 GMT)

Business week in review
MONDAY Say it's so, Joe: Sherman Associates reveals it's continuing negotiations to bring Trader Joe's, a trendy, California-based grocery company, to downtown Minneapolis. Finding a spot with 60 to 80 parking spaces remains a hurdle, however. TUESDAY Mortgage fraud: A former mortgage loan closing agent from Prior Lake, Jill Lehn, is a target of federal investigators. They're probing more than 60 ... (Sun, 18 Feb 2007 04:31:17 GMT)

Robert Bruss: Don’t bury your head in the sand if you missed mortgage payments
DEAR BOB: I am four months late on my mortgage payments because of a job loss. Now I am in the process of foreclosure. What are my options? I am back working again but do not have all the money yet to catch up on my monthly payments. Any advice? (Sun, 18 Feb 2007 05:09:46 GMT)

Fed warns homeowners on loan schemes
WASHINGTON -- Home-owners beware: You could be victimized by a scam where someone tries to lure you into applying for a loan secured by your home. (Sun, 18 Feb 2007 05:30:48 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? (Sun, 18 Feb 2007 05:35:27 GMT)

Adjustable Rate Loan Resets Are Skyrocketing Mortgage Payments for Luxury Home Owners
Luxury homeowners with adjustable rate loan resets in 2007 are facing higher mortgage payments and finding themselves unable to make the mortgage payments. Default rates are rising as homeowners struggle to qualify for refinancing. (Sun, 18 Feb 2007 07:01:00 GMT)

Mortgage refinancing gets tougher
With rates on many homeowners' adjustable-rate mortgages rising, some who would like to refinance into a new loan are finding they can't. In some cases, that is because their loan carries a prepayment penalty, which would force them to come up with thousands of dollars if they refinance in the first few years. (Sun, 18 Feb 2007 07:02:00 GMT)

Adjustable Rate Loan Resets Are Skyrocketing Mortgage Payments for Luxury Home Owners
Luxury homeowners with adjustable rate loan resets in 2007 are facing higher mortgage payments and finding themselves unable to make the mortgage payments. Default rates are rising as homeowners struggle to qualify for refinancing. (PRWeb Feb 18, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/chachingpr.php/U3VtbS1GYWx1LU1hZ24tSG9yci1NYWduLVplcm8= (Sun, 18 Feb 2007 08:10:38 GMT)

Signs that subprime mortgage market has borrowed trouble
WASHINGTON — Is a blowout taking shape in the impaired-credit mortgage market? Could lax underwriting standards during the boom years — no verification of applicants' incomes or assets, low or no down payments, and big mortgages to people already saddled with heavy debts — finally be coming home to roost? (Sun, 18 Feb 2007 08:18:13 GMT)

Conway home seller accused of loan fraud
Nancy Peterson had never had a client deliver a hot meal to her door, so she admits she was surprised when Glenn Vaught showed up at her Timmonsville home one morning with breakfast and that day's loan documents. (Sun, 18 Feb 2007 08:18:16 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, 18 Feb 2007 09:08:29 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? (Sun, 18 Feb 2007 09:08:39 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. (Sun, 18 Feb 2007 10:32:10 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." (Sun, 18 Feb 2007 10:33:56 GMT)

Mortgage rates inch up to 6.3%
WASHINGTON – Rates on 30-year mortgages rose slightly last week, reversing the previous week’s brief decline. (Sun, 18 Feb 2007 10:53:38 GMT)

Mortgage rates
Rates on 30-year mortgages rose slightly last week, reversing a brief decline the week before. Mortgage giant Freddie Mac reported Thursday that 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages averaged 6.30 percent, up from 6.28 percent the week before. (Sun, 18 Feb 2007 11:51:52 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. (Sun, 18 Feb 2007 12:00:03 GMT)

VANISHED RAMSAY IN £150,000 HOME SCAM
MISSING accountant Andrew Ramsay tried to get a £150,000 loan by remortgaging his partner's home days before he vanished. The startling revelation on the anniversary of his disappearance fuels speculation Ramsay's kidnapping by bogus detectives was faked. (Sun, 18 Feb 2007 12:37:40 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. (Sun, 18 Feb 2007 12:48:56 GMT)

Investors in mortgage-backed securities are failing to react to the plunge in the mortgage market
Even as everyone concedes that the subprime or low-grade mortgage market has fallen into the sea, the vast pools of mortgage-backed securities built in part on those risky mortgage loans still appear to be on solid ground. (Sun, 18 Feb 2007 13:50:09 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. (Sun, 18 Feb 2007 14:54:41 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. (Sun, 18 Feb 2007 16:32:47 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. (Sun, 18 Feb 2007 18:14:39 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. (Sun, 18 Feb 2007 19:20:00 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. (Sun, 18 Feb 2007 19:20:12 GMT)

The 'reverse mortgage' – and why I would strongly advise against it
IT was suggested that I comment on the "reverse mortgage", which I'm happy to do. I'll explain the mechanics first and then give you my know-it-all opinion second. You'll still only have to pay for the newspaper once. (Sun, 18 Feb 2007 19:46:49 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. (Sun, 18 Feb 2007 20:01:09 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? (Sun, 18 Feb 2007 20:43:08 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. (Mon, 19 Feb 2007 00:11:36 GMT)

Thread: Becoming a Mortgage Introducer?
Becoming a Mortgage Introducer? Posted: 26 Oct 2004 07:32 PM I would like to become a 'Mortgage Introducer' whilst I'm still studying for CeMap. This is basically where you 'Introduce' clients (i.e. not give advice) to a Mortgage Advisor or IFA and split the commisions. (Mon, 19 Feb 2007 00:57:36 GMT)

New Shareholder Announced for Mortgage Express
New Zealand’s largest non-franchised mortgage brokerage, Mortgage Express has a new shareholder – CEO of Mortgage Express, Andrew L’Almont who has purchased 10 percent of the organisation. (Mon, 19 Feb 2007 01:21:23 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? (Mon, 19 Feb 2007 01:38:44 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? (Mon, 19 Feb 2007 01:38:54 GMT)

Duke Realty Washington, D.C., Area Office Portfolios Refinanced for $335M
Two Duke Realty Corp. office portfolios totaling nearly 1.8 million square feet in Suburban Washington, D.C., have been refinanced for $334.5 million. HFF orchestrated the financing, which came in the form of two loans from JP Morgan Mortgage Capital Inc. (Mon, 19 Feb 2007 05:07:47 GMT)

Banks spar in court over Coats mortgage
First Commercial Bank and MidSouth Bank are enmeshed in a legal battle over the rights to a $1.1 million mortgage on a Gulf Shores beach house, for which both say they provided financing, directly or indirectly, to beleaguered mortgage lender Coats & Co. Inc. (Mon, 19 Feb 2007 05:28:34 GMT)

Utah bank laying groundwork for entry into mortgage market
Houston looms on the radar screen for a Utah-based specialty financial services firm actively expanding mortgage lending operations in 13 states across the Southeast and Southwest. (Mon, 19 Feb 2007 05:29:05 GMT)

Can You Trust Your Mortgage Provider?
Tampa Based Chadwell Mortgage Group Offers Honest Mortgage Answers and Consumer Oriented Home Financing Solutions to Florida Home Buyers and Refinance Customers. (Mon, 19 Feb 2007 07:01:00 GMT)

Homeowners warned about new loan scam
Homeowners beware: You could be victimized by a certain scam where someone tries to lure you into applying for a loan secured by your home. (Mon, 19 Feb 2007 07:14:58 GMT)

Can You Trust Your Mortgage Provider?
Tampa Based Chadwell Mortgage Group Offers Honest Mortgage Answers and Consumer Oriented Home Financing Solutions to Florida Home Buyers and Refinance Customers. (PRWeb Feb 19, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/chachingpr.php/WmV0YS1TdW1tLUluc2UtSG9yci1NYWduLVplcm8= (Mon, 19 Feb 2007 08:11:25 GMT)

GLOSSARY FOR HOME HUNTING
So, after reading this story, you think you know the different mortgage types and you're ready to start shopping for your home loan. Here are a few ideas on where to start. Just remember to survey a number of offers to see which one is right for you: (Mon, 19 Feb 2007 08:18:20 GMT)

MORTGAGE OPTIONS
These mortgage products provide borrowers with lower monthly payments and more borrowing power than standard 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages - but these benefits require trade-offs. (Mon, 19 Feb 2007 08:18:30 GMT)

HDFC may hike home loan rates by 1%
Housing Development Finance Corporation, a key home loan lender, on Monday said it is likely to increase interest rates by up to 100 basis points (bps) - 1% later this week. (Mon, 19 Feb 2007 09:32:56 GMT)

Mortgage Next launches BTL tracker
The product is available exclusively via members of the Mortgage Next Network and directly authorised brokers registered with Mortgage Next Partners. (Mon, 19 Feb 2007 10:33:21 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, 19 Feb 2007 10:45:59 GMT)

Latvia's Mortgage Bank extends Misys Equation licence
Misys Banking Systems, a global leader in banking software and solutions, announces today that the Latvian bank, JSC Mortgage and Land Bank of Latvia (Mortgage Bank) has extended its ... (Mon, 19 Feb 2007 11:37:33 GMT)

Mortgage of the Week
Halifax offering a fixed rate deal until 28 February 2009, at a rate of 5.19%, reverting to the standard variable rate for the remaining term of the mortgage, currently 7.25%. The overall cost for comparison is 7.3% APR. An Early Repayment Charge is payable if you repay all or part of the mortgage during the fixed rate period. (Mon, 19 Feb 2007 11:47:41 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. (Mon, 19 Feb 2007 11:59:16 GMT)

Mortgage Next bullish after launching BTL tracker
Mortgage Next is launching a five-year buy to let tracker mortgage, funded by West Brom for Intermediaries. The product will be available exclusively via members of the Mortgage Next Network and directly authorised brokers registered with Mortgage Next Partners, from today. (Mon, 19 Feb 2007 12:17:09 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. (Mon, 19 Feb 2007 12:38:38 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, 19 Feb 2007 12:50:39 GMT)

Auto Refinancing Puts Gas Money in Your Pocket
(ARA) - With gas prices at an all-time high and no relief in site, families are finding it necessary to cut back their spending on other items in order to fill up the car's tank. The price of a barrel of crude oil recently peaked at $77 dollars. (Mon, 19 Feb 2007 12:51:51 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. (Mon, 19 Feb 2007 12:52:11 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. (Mon, 19 Feb 2007 12:52:21 GMT)

Auto Refinancing Puts Gas Money in Your Pocket
(ARA) - With gas prices at an all-time high and no relief in site, families are finding it necessary to cut back their spending on other items in order to fill up the car's tank. The price of a barrel of crude oil recently peaked at $77 dollars. (Mon, 19 Feb 2007 14:00:06 GMT)

Ireland's first 'green' home loan launched
Irish borrowers can now enjoy reduction in personal lending rates for certain 'green' home improvements, with the launch of Ireland's first ever green loan scheme. (Mon, 19 Feb 2007 14:20:24 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. (Mon, 19 Feb 2007 14:30:26 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. (Mon, 19 Feb 2007 16:21:21 GMT)

Mortgage Rate Up Slightly to 6.3 Percent
The nation's benchmark mortgage rate has edged higher, reversing last week's brief decline. (Mon, 19 Feb 2007 16:27:10 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. (Mon, 19 Feb 2007 16:43:33 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. (Mon, 19 Feb 2007 16:45:46 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." (Mon, 19 Feb 2007 16:45:56 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? (Mon, 19 Feb 2007 16:46:13 GMT)

Leading Mortgage Processing Firm DPS Revamps Industry and Delivers Paperless eMortgages With Oracle(R) 10g Software
greatly improving efficiencies, delivering enhanced quality control, and ensuring that each mortgage closing is accurate and complete. (Mon, 19 Feb 2007 16:54:15 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, 19 Feb 2007 17:45:07 GMT)

State Bank spares educational, home loan borrowers from hike
State Bank of India (SBI), the country’s largest bank, today raised its prime lending rate (PLR) for the second time in less than three months, but decided to spare existing home and educational loan borrowers from the hike. (Mon, 19 Feb 2007 18:35:11 GMT)

"Demoralised" by rocketing loan payments
“Since we have signed up for a bank loan in October 2006 for our first home, we have seen our monthly loan repayment rocket by Lm13 a month. Our first payment was Lm210 in October. (Mon, 19 Feb 2007 18:52:17 GMT)

Ireland's first 'green' home loan launched
Environmentally-friendly home improvements can earn you a discount on a new loan announced today. Permanent TSB will cut the normal lending rate for personal loans by one percent if the money is used to make green upgrades to homes. (Mon, 19 Feb 2007 19:04:59 GMT)

DPS selects Oracle for mortgage document management system
Document Processing Systems (DPS), a pioneer in the electronic mortgage processing industry, is using Oracle Database 10g for its DPS eMortgage Studio, the company's new paperless, electronic mortgage document management system. (Mon, 19 Feb 2007 19:07:19 GMT)

Mortgage debt is not safe as houses
Investors in mortgage-backed bonds and other complex debt products could be left nursing substantial losses as troubles grow in the risky US subprime mortgage market. (Mon, 19 Feb 2007 20:11:09 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, 19 Feb 2007 20:33:54 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. (Mon, 19 Feb 2007 20:48:25 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. (Mon, 19 Feb 2007 21:13:18 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, 19 Feb 2007 21:30:02 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. (Mon, 19 Feb 2007 21:37:26 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. (Mon, 19 Feb 2007 21:37:47 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. (Mon, 19 Feb 2007 21:45:05 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? (Mon, 19 Feb 2007 23:03:00 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. (Mon, 19 Feb 2007 23:03:07 GMT)

Kensington shares leap as sale of mortgage provider looms
Shares in Kensington Group, the specialist mortgage lender, leapt as much as 17 per cent yesterday as shareholders anticipated an imminent bid for the group. (Tue, 20 Feb 2007 00:42:57 GMT)

Mortgage loan term gets longer
Only 20 per cent of mortgage firms limit homeowners to a ''traditional'' 25-year loan term, research today revealed. (Tue, 20 Feb 2007 02:42:02 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. (Tue, 20 Feb 2007 04:18:55 GMT)

S&P notes name change of Challenger Mortgage
Feb 20 - Interstar Wholesale Finance Pty Ltd. (Interstar) has changed its name to Challenger Mortgage Management Pty Ltd. (Challenger). (Tue, 20 Feb 2007 04:43:49 GMT)

1-2 % hike in home loan rates won't hit market: Indian Bank
Mumbai, Feb 19: Indian Bank chairman and managing director K C Chakrabarty today said one or two per cent rise in interest rate on home loans will not affect the real estate market in a big way. (Tue, 20 Feb 2007 05:18:36 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, 20 Feb 2007 06:02:27 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, 20 Feb 2007 06:02:36 GMT)

Mortgage that's a 40-year millstone
One in four mortgage lenders offers loans spread over 40 years or more, according to a report yesterday which raised fears that many house buyers face working beyond 65 to pay off their debts. (Tue, 20 Feb 2007 07:19:45 GMT)

Realty Bites:
Default notices continue to rise, a statewide mortgage association is warning homeowners about refinancing to pay off holiday debt and a large real estate company is reaching out to Spanish speakers. (Tue, 20 Feb 2007 08:07:50 GMT)

Zero-down lenders folding
Brian and Selah Davenport were two days away from closing on a townhouse in Parker when their mortgage broker called on Valentine's Day. (Tue, 20 Feb 2007 08:10:54 GMT)

Existing Home Sales Trend Increases Home Buyer Need for Easy Lender Directory
The National Association of REALTORs® (NAR) recently announced predictions of a rise in existing home sales throughout 2007 and into 2008. LoanPage.com's mortgage company directory can help homeowners who will be selling their homes find loan officers. LoanPage.com, a complete source of mortgage loan tools and lenders, is a top online mortgage source for prospective and current homeowners ... (Tue, 20 Feb 2007 08:14:32 GMT)

Mortgage lending cools slightly
Underlying net mortgage lending cooled slightly in January, the British Bankers' Association said on Tuesday, although building society figures showed approvals at a record high. (Tue, 20 Feb 2007 09:37:50 GMT)

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