Mortgage News Dec 2008

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MFA Mortgage to change name in 2009
MFA Mortgage Investments Inc., a real estate investment trust that purchases mortgage securities, said Monday it will change its name starting Jan. 1. (Mon, 29 Dec 2008 23:07:57 GMT)

Fed Study Finds 169 Mortgage Finance Companies Failed Last Year
Dec. 29 (Bloomberg) -- Federal Reserve researchers found that 169 independent mortgage companies ceased operations in 2007, crimping credit to consumers as the economy plunged into a recession. (Mon, 29 Dec 2008 23:09:14 GMT)

Tories say 44% of households worry about paying mortgage
Almost half of UK households are worried that they will not be able to keep up with their mortgage or rent payments over the next 12 months, according to a report published today. (Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:06:05 GMT)

Homeowners worried over mortgage
Nearly half of people are worried they will not be able to pay their mortgage or rent during the coming year as the economic downturn takes hold, figures have showed. (Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:19:12 GMT)

Close to Home: Prices in Reno down 40% from peak
Home sales are up in Reno as prices have fallen, attracting buyers. But the local housing market has not turned around. The existing housing market has a deep hole to climb out of, says Wayne Capurro, president of the Reno/Sparks Association of Realtors. (Tue, 30 Dec 2008 02:18:53 GMT)

Loan rangers should hold their horses
Just two months ago, fixed home loan rates went to up to 14 per cent — the same rate HDFC was charging a decade ago in 1998, when there were only fixed rates. (Tue, 30 Dec 2008 03:43:49 GMT)

Low interest rates make refinancing attractive option
If $1.39 per gallon of gas isn’t making you feel better about the economy, then try this: Rates on 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages fell before Christmas to a record low, causing refinancing applications to surge to the highest level in more than five years. (Tue, 30 Dec 2008 04:00:14 GMT)

Low Interest Rates Enticing Mortgage Refinancing
Local homeowners are taking advantage of historically low interest rates to save money. Nationally, the number of homeowners looking to refinance is up. That's the same here in Northern Michigan, and this may be a glimmer of hope for the local real estate industry. (Tue, 30 Dec 2008 04:01:32 GMT)

Loan rangers should hold their horses
While the fall in rates is certainly a good signal, is it a great idea to take a loan to purchase a home or car? Most experts felt that this may not be the right time to do so. (Tue, 30 Dec 2008 04:12:11 GMT)

Many eager to pounce on mortgage rates
With mortgage rates at their lowest level in nearly four decades, Charlottesville-area mortgage companies are reporting a sharp spike in interest among homeowners wanting to refinance. (Tue, 30 Dec 2008 05:06:26 GMT)

Mason named a director of Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh
John Mason, chief investment officer for ING Bank, was named a director at the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh. (Tue, 30 Dec 2008 05:16:06 GMT)

Lower interest rates prompt spurt in area mortgage refinancings
Exceptionally low interest rates in the past few weeks have prompted a spurt of home mortgage refinancing in the La Crosse area, two local bankers said Monday. (Tue, 30 Dec 2008 06:00:30 GMT)

Fargo gives OK for senior housing loan
The Fargo City Commission voted Monday to let the city's Housing and Redevelopment Authority apply for a $775,000 loan from the city's Fannie Mae line of credit to buy a southside church and land to build housing for low- and moderate-income seniors. Advertisement: I29 Broadband Internet Service One month free!- No activation fee. Only $18.95. Only $18.95 per month for i29 wireless ... (Tue, 30 Dec 2008 06:19:50 GMT)

Fed Study Finds That 169 Independent Mortgage Companies Failed in 2007
Federal Reserve researchers found that 169 independent mortgage companies ceased operations in 2007, crimping credit to consumers as the economy plunged into a recession. (Tue, 30 Dec 2008 07:24:10 GMT)

Vt. banking regulators warn of mortgage scams
MONTPELIER -- Vermont banking regulators have noticed a disturbing and unwelcome new arrival in the state -- companies that appear to be offering assistance to those facing mortgage problems but in fact only want to get some money from those suffering through tough times. ... - By LOUIS PORTER Vermont Press Bureau (Tue, 30 Dec 2008 08:12:47 GMT)

Half worry about mortgage payments
Nearly half of people are worried they will not be able to pay their mortgage or rent during the coming year as the economic downturn takes hold, figures have showed. (Tue, 30 Dec 2008 08:18:41 GMT)

Middle-class fear they won't be able to pay the mortgage
TWO out of five middle-class professionals fear they will struggle to pay their mortgage next year, a poll reveals today. The poll also showed that high earners are the most worried that they will default on their mortgage payments. (Tue, 30 Dec 2008 10:07:47 GMT)

Mortgage applications soar in LV
New mortgage applications, driven by requests to refinance at cheaper rates, are on the rise in Las Vegas. (Tue, 30 Dec 2008 10:45:01 GMT)

How can I avoid a refinancing rip-off?
Dr. Don Taylor says getting your ducks in a row can help protect you from a refinancing rip-off. (Tue, 30 Dec 2008 11:00:00 GMT)

Middle-class homeowners fear they won't be able to pay the mortgage
Two out of five middle-class professionals fear they will struggle to pay their mortgage next year, a poll reveals today, with high earners the most worried that they will default on their mortgage payments. (Tue, 30 Dec 2008 11:08:08 GMT)

Žigić back at Racing on loan
Serbian international centre-forward Nikola Žigić has left Valencia CF, returning on loan to Real Racing Club where he launched his Spanish Liga career with eleven goals during the 2006/07 campaign. (Tue, 30 Dec 2008 12:03:53 GMT)

Florida proposes tough new rules for mortgage brokers
After months of stinging criticism for letting crooks and con artists prey on Florida borrowers, regulators have proposed sweeping changes in state law that would make Florida one of the most tightly regulated mortgage markets in the country. (Tue, 30 Dec 2008 12:16:52 GMT)

RBI's Rs 4,000cr refinance lifeline to HFCs at 8pc
COMMENT ON THIS ! Your Views! The National Housing Bank on Tuesday said it will provide the special refinance fund, which has been received from the Reserve Bank to boost housing demand, at 8 per cent interest rate to housing finance companies. (Tue, 30 Dec 2008 12:24:55 GMT)

Loan rangers should hold their horses
Just two months ago, fixed home loan rates went to up to 14 per cent — the same rate HDFC was charging a decade ago in 1998, when there were only fixed rates. (Tue, 30 Dec 2008 13:08:54 GMT)

RBI's Rs 4,000cr refinance support to HFCs
The National Housing Bank today said it will provide the special refinance fund, which has been received from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to boost housing demand, at 8 per cent interest rate to housing finance companies. (Tue, 30 Dec 2008 15:25:34 GMT)

ING DIRECT's Mason named to Home Loan Bank board
The Board of Directors of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh has appointed John Mason, an officer of ING Bank, fsb (operating as ING DIRECT), as a member of the Bank’s Board. Mason was named to the open member director seat on the Board currently allocated to Delaware. (Tue, 30 Dec 2008 15:59:23 GMT)

Coral Springs man gets eight years for $10 million mortgage fraud scheme
Citing the steep cost of mortgage fraud on South Florida, a Fort Lauderdale federal judge sentenced a Coral Springs man to eight years in prison today for orchestrating a $12 million mortgage fraud scheme in Broward County. (Tue, 30 Dec 2008 16:12:14 GMT)

Zillow: Mortgage rates up in Colorado
Average mortgage rates rose more than 2 percent in Colorado last week, after falling below 5 percent a week earlier, according to data released Tuesday by Zillow.com. (Tue, 30 Dec 2008 17:37:58 GMT)

State warns of mortgage scams
Vermont regulators are warning people about new scams in which companies offer mortgage help to cash-strapped homeowners only to bilk them of money later. (Tue, 30 Dec 2008 17:58:55 GMT)

Broward mortgage fraud scheme leader gets 8-year term
The leader of a $10 million Broward-based mortgage fraud scheme has been sentenced to eight years in prison, federal prosecutors said Tuesday. (Tue, 30 Dec 2008 18:42:30 GMT)

Housing Market Perfect for Online Firms
Low mortgage rates, a glut of affordable homes, and big refinance opportunities are creating a data vacuum for online real estate firms. (Tue, 30 Dec 2008 19:36:53 GMT)

Colchester boss would like loan keeper to stay
Walker's loan agreement ends after Saturday's home game against Tranmere with the 35-year old having made seven appearances so far. "Jimmy Walker is an excellent goalkeeper and he's been a massive help to us since he has been here," said Lambert. (Tue, 30 Dec 2008 19:38:57 GMT)

Colchester boss would like loan keeper to stay
Walker's loan agreement ends after Saturday's home game against Tranmere with the 35-year old having made seven appearances so far. (Tue, 30 Dec 2008 19:39:19 GMT)

Long Island Mortgage Bank, Lend America, Saves California Family From Eviction as Sheriff Is Taking Possession of ...
Lend America, a Long Island mortgage bank, recently saved a California family from foreclosure. As the Sheriff was knocking on the door of the home where Terry and Susan Cook reside with their two children, asking them to vacate, their Lend America Mortgage Specialist stopped the eviction process by speaking to the Sheriff over a cell phone. (Tue, 30 Dec 2008 19:43:00 GMT)

Long Island Mortgage Bank, Lend America, Vows to Save 10,000 Homes From Foreclosure in 2009
Lend America, a Long Island mortgage bank, has a mission for 2009: to save 10,000 homes from foreclosure, nationwide. (Tue, 30 Dec 2008 19:45:00 GMT)

Emeritus Refinances Mortgage Debt
SEATTLE----Emeritus Corporation , a national provider of assisted living and related services to senior citizens, announced today that it has completed the refinancing of seven communities with Freddie Mac for $36.3 million at a fixed rate of 6.05% and a term of 10 years. (Tue, 30 Dec 2008 19:51:00 GMT)

Sakana Wins ‘Best Islamic Mortgage Provider’ Award
MANAMA - Bahrain-based Sakana Holistic Housing Solutions, the innovative Islamic mortgage finance provider, has won the ‘Best Islamic Mortgage Provider of the Middle East’ award at the International Real Estate Finance Summit in London. (Tue, 30 Dec 2008 20:08:46 GMT)

(AFX UK Focus) 2008-12-30 20:09 UPDATE 1-Fannie Mae November mortgage portfolio up 9.3 pct
NEW YORK, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Fannie Mae, the largest U.S. home funding provider, on Tuesday said its gross mortgage portfolio grew by a 9.3 percent annual rate in November, its second full month under government control. The company's mortgage holdings rose by about $5.8 billion last month to $782.9 billion, which compares with $722 billion a year earlier and is up by 8.9 percent year-to-date. ... (Tue, 30 Dec 2008 20:14:08 GMT)

(AFX UK Focus) 2008-12-30 19:44 Fannie Mae November mortgage portfolio up 9.3 pct
NEW YORK, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Fannie Mae, the largest U.S. home funding provider, on Tuesday said its gross mortgage portfolio grew by a 9.3 percent annual rate in November, its second full month under government control. The company's mortgage holdings rose by about $5.8 billion last month to $782.9 billion, which compares with $722 billion a year earlier. (Tue, 30 Dec 2008 20:16:10 GMT)

Loan rangers should hold their horses
Just two months ago, fixed home loan rates went to up to 14 per cent — the same rate HDFC was charging a decade ago in 1998, when there were only fixed rates. (Tue, 30 Dec 2008 20:19:16 GMT)

UPDATE 1-Fannie Mae November mortgage portfolio up 9.3 pct
NEW YORK, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Fannie Mae, the largest U.S. home funding provider, on Tuesday said its gross mortgage portfolio grew by a 9.3 percent annual rate in November, its second full month under government control. (Tue, 30 Dec 2008 20:23:46 GMT)

October home prices drop to March 2004 levels
Home prices plummeted at the fastest rate on record as mounting unemployment and a rapid pace of foreclosures continued to hamper any turnaround in the beleaguered housing market. (Tue, 30 Dec 2008 20:44:58 GMT)

Shore Mortgage Recruiting Loan Officers, Underwriters, Processors, Closers, Post Closing Specialists and Account ...
FHA leader in Michigan, Shore Mortgage, a full service mortgage company offering new mortgages as well as refinancing services, has four locations throughout the Detroit metropolitan area and is licensed to do business in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North ... (Tue, 30 Dec 2008 20:45:00 GMT)

After Hours: Banks ricochet as Fed details planned mortgage purchases
Banks extend their Tuesday gains in the late session as the Federal Reserve says it'll start buying mortgage securities backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in January. (Tue, 30 Dec 2008 20:52:06 GMT)

UAE banks face risk from property loan defaults as real estate cools
Dubai: Banks in the UAE face the prospect of increasing loan defaults as the country’s property boom loses steam amid the global credit crisis. Small and medium-sized real-estate developers are being hurt as home sales fall, making it harder for them to repay loans. (Tue, 30 Dec 2008 21:46:37 GMT)

Fed to start buying mortgage-backed securities
The Federal Reserve says it will begin purchasing up to $500 billion in mortgage-backed securities early next month in an effort to bolster the U.S. housing market. (Tue, 30 Dec 2008 21:53:39 GMT)

Fed to start buying mortgage-backed securities
The Federal Reserve said Tuesday that it will begin purchasing up to $500 billion in mortgage-backed securities early next month in an effort to bolster the long-suffering housing market. The Fed first announced that it would purchase the securities, which... (Tue, 30 Dec 2008 22:06:14 GMT)

Fed to ramp up purchases of mortgage securities in January
The Federal Reserve said Tuesday it would begin buying mortgage-backed securities in early January under a previously announced plan to purchase up to 600 billion dollars of these assets. (Tue, 30 Dec 2008 22:08:09 GMT)

Fed To Start Buying Mortgage Securities In Early January
Fed To Start Buying Mortgage Securities In Early January (Tue, 30 Dec 2008 22:08:18 GMT)

Things to consider before refinancing your home
RICHMOND, VA (NBC12) - "Anything with a 4 in front of it is crazy," says Alex Stenback of Residential Mortgage Group. He has never seen these kind of interest rates. Neither have homeowners. (Tue, 30 Dec 2008 22:25:59 GMT)

Fed to start buying mortgage-backed securities
The Federal Reserve said Tuesday that it will begin purchasing up to $500 billion in mortgage-backed securities early next month in an effort to bolster the long-suffering housing market. (Tue, 30 Dec 2008 23:02:15 GMT)

Fed says it will start buying mortgage securities in January
The Federal Reserve says it will start buying mortgage-backed securities in early January in the central bank’s latest effort to stabilize housing markets and resuscitate the U.S. economy. (Tue, 30 Dec 2008 23:07:16 GMT)

Fed to start buying mortgage-backed securities
WASHINGTON -- The Federal Reserve said Tuesday that it will begin purchasing up to $500 billion in mortgage-backed securities early next month in an effort to bolster the long-suffering housing market. (Tue, 30 Dec 2008 23:14:00 GMT)

Home equity rates can only go so low
With recent lending cuts, you may be thinking of a home equity loan or line of credit. But some people who currently have those loans are getting a surprise. The rates are not as low as they'd hoped. (Wed, 31 Dec 2008 01:13:40 GMT)

Mortgage plan could keep 8,000 in homes
A mortgage-modification program that could help 8,000 Ohioans stay in their homes is under way, say officials of Countrywide Financial Corp. and the Ohio attorney general's office. An additional 4,000 Countrywide customers in Ohio who have lost their homes could receive $500 to $1,500 as part of a foreclosure-relief payment program. (Wed, 31 Dec 2008 02:01:01 GMT)

Ex-loan officer gets prison term in mortgage fraud
A former mortgage loan officer for three companies in the Dayton area was sentenced to 20 months in federal prison and ordered to pay $171,211 in restitution to the Internal Revenue Service for his role in a mortgage fraud scheme. (Wed, 31 Dec 2008 02:25:21 GMT)

Many factors impact Vail Valley mortgage rates
As most Vail Valley residents have heard, the mortgage market has been incredibly volatile of late, with rates sometimes fluctuating several times a day by as much as a half a point. (Wed, 31 Dec 2008 03:32:18 GMT)

New business scarce for mortgage insurers in volatile market
CHICAGO (MarketWatch) -- New residential mortgage insurance applications continued a year-long decline in November, while the continued market upheaval drove up both mortgage defaults and cures, according to a survey of the biggest private mortgage insurers. (Wed, 31 Dec 2008 08:14:01 GMT)

Ex-loan officer gets prison term in mortgage fraud
A former mortgage loan officer for three companies in the Dayton area was sentenced to 20 months in federal prison and ordered to pay $171,211 in restitution to the Internal Revenue Service for his role in a mortgage fraud scheme. (Wed, 31 Dec 2008 08:25:21 GMT)

LIC Housing cuts interest rates on home loans
MUMBAI, Dec 31 (Reuters) - Mortgage lender LIC Housing Finance Ltd said on Wednesday it has cut interest rates by 75 basis points, effective Jan.1, for its existing home loan borrowers after a reduction in its cost of funds. (Wed, 31 Dec 2008 09:07:44 GMT)

Fed To Buy Mortgage-Backed Securities
In an effort to boost the housing market, the Federal Reserve announced Tuesday it would begin purchasing mortgage-backed securities early next month. The Fed is expected to purchase $500 billion worth of the securities that are guaranteed by home loan giants Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and Ginnie Mae. Officials announced the plan in November, but at the time, did not say when it would begin. (Wed, 31 Dec 2008 09:53:39 GMT)

GMAC Made Risky Subprime Mortgage Loans
GMAC is the most recent beneficiary of a government bailout. GMAC is the the financing arm of General Motors. It supplies funding for auto dealers to buy inventory and credit for consumers buying cars. It is also a major player in the home mortgage market. (Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:12:37 GMT)

ICICI Bank slashes home loan rate by 50 basis points
MUMBAI: The country's largest private lender, ICICI Bank, Wednesday slashed its floating home loan rate and benchmark lending rate by 50 basis points each. (Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:39:57 GMT)

ICICI Bank slashes home loan rate by 50 basis points
MUMBAI: The country's largest private lender, ICICI Bank, Wednesday slashed its floating home loan rate and benchmark lending rate by 50 basis points each. (Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:40:07 GMT)

ICICI Bank slashes home loan rate by 50 basis points
The rate, which has been reduced from 14.25 per cent, will benefit all existing home loan and auto loan customers, the bank said. Besides, the bank reduced it benchmark lending rate by half a percentage points to 16.75 per cent. (Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:42:01 GMT)

Mortgage plan could keep 8,000 in homes
A mortgage-modification program that could help 8,000 Ohioans stay in their homes is under way, say officials of Countrywide Financial Corp. and the Ohio attorney general's office. (Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:46:30 GMT)

ICICI Bank slashes home loan rate by 50 basis points
MUMBAI: The country's largest private lender, ICICI Bank, on Wednesday slashed its floating home loan rate and benchmark lending rate by 50 basis points each. (Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:48:53 GMT)

ICICI Bank slashes home loan rate by 50 basis points
The country's largest private lender, ICICI Bank, has effected a reduction of 0.50% in its Floating Reference Rate for home loans. (Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:49:24 GMT)

Hudco, LIC Housing cut loan rates
Public sector housing finance firm Housing and Urban Development Corporation has reduced interest rates on home and project loans by 50 to 125 basis points with effect from January 1, 2009. LIC Housing Finance on Wednesday cut interest rates for existing home loan borrowers by 0.75 per cent with effect from January 1. (Wed, 31 Dec 2008 12:11:51 GMT)

McCrory ends Valiants loan spell
Plymouth Argyle full-back Damien McCrory ends his loan spell with Port Vale and returns to Home Park. (Wed, 31 Dec 2008 12:12:03 GMT)

Mortgage application volumes hold steady as rates drop: MBA
The volume of residential mortgage applications filed last week shows little change from the prior week, evan as the interest rates charged on mortgages fall further, data compiled by the Mortgage Bankers Association show. (Wed, 31 Dec 2008 12:21:46 GMT)

Mortgage applications unchanged at 5-year peak
Low rates keep demand for U.S. mortgages high during the Christmas holiday week. (Wed, 31 Dec 2008 12:35:26 GMT)

US mortgage applications unchanged at 5-year peak
NEW YORK, Dec 31 (Reuters) - Demand for U.S. mortgage applications was unchanged during the Christmas holiday week, holding the highest levels in more than five years with loan rates near record lows, an industry group said on Wednesday. (Wed, 31 Dec 2008 12:38:32 GMT)

US mortgage applications unchanged at 5-year peak
NEW YORK, Dec 31 (Reuters) - Demand for U.S. mortgage applications was unchanged during the Christmas holiday week, holding the highest levels in more than five years with loan rates near record lows, an industry group said on Wednesday. (Wed, 31 Dec 2008 12:38:43 GMT)

U.S. MBA’s Mortgage Applications Index Rose to Five-Year High
Dec. 31 (Bloomberg) -- Mortgage applications in the U.S. last week reached a five-year high as borrowing costs slid. The Mortgage Bankers Association’s index of applications to purchase a home or refinance a loan rose to 1,245.7, the highest level since 2003, from the prior week’s 1,245.4. The group’s purchase gauge climbed 1.4 percent and the refinancing measure fell 0.4 percent. (Wed, 31 Dec 2008 12:50:02 GMT)

U.S. Mortgage Applications Rise To Five Year High
U.S. Mortgage applications ticked up to 1,245.7 from 1,245.4 to set a fresh five year high. (Wed, 31 Dec 2008 12:58:16 GMT)

Is now the time to refinance?
With interest rates at historical lows, does it make sense to refinance your mortgage now? Inside, who can take advantage and cut their monthly payments, and why some can't. (Wed, 31 Dec 2008 13:39:40 GMT)

Mortgage Applications Unchanged at 5-Year Peak
Demand for U.S. mortgage applications was unchanged during the Christmas holiday week, holding the highest levels in more than five years with loan rates near record lows, an industry group said on Wednesday. (Wed, 31 Dec 2008 13:53:08 GMT)

U.S. MBA’s Mortgage Applications Index Rose to Five-Year High
Dec. 31 (Bloomberg) -- Mortgage applications in the U.S. last week reached a five-year high as borrowing costs slid. The Mortgage Bankers Association’s index of applications to purchase a home or refinance a loan rose to 1,245.7, the highest level since 2003, from the prior week’s 1,245.4. The group’s purchase gauge climbed 1.4 percent and the refinancing measure fell 0.4 percent. (Wed, 31 Dec 2008 14:00:27 GMT)

ING DIRECT's Mason named to Home Loan Bank board
The Board of Directors of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh has appointed John Mason, an officer of ING Bank, fsb (operating as ING DIRECT), as a member of the Bank’s Board. Mason was named to the open member director seat on the Board currently allocated to Delaware. (Wed, 31 Dec 2008 14:30:03 GMT)

Mortgage applications remain at 5-year highs
Mortgage applications remained at their highest level in more than five years last week, as borrowers took advantage of attractive rates and rushed to refinance their home loans. (Wed, 31 Dec 2008 15:04:42 GMT)

Mortgage applications at 5-year high for second straight week as borrowers rush to refinance
WASHINGTON - Mortgage applications remained at their highest level in more than five years last week, as borrowers took advantage of attractive rates and rushed to refinance their home loans. (Wed, 31 Dec 2008 15:16:51 GMT)

Mortgage applications at 5-year highs
Mortgage applications were at their highest level in more than five years last week, as borrowers took advantage of attractive rates and rushed to refinance their home loans. (Wed, 31 Dec 2008 15:35:04 GMT)

Mortgage applications remain at 5-year highs
Mortgage applications remained at their highest level in more than five years last week, as borrowers took advantage of attractive rates and rushed to refinance their home loans. While low rates are a great opportunity for borrowers with solid credit and... (Wed, 31 Dec 2008 15:35:36 GMT)

Mortgage applications remain at 5-year highs
Mortgage applications remained at their highest level in more than five years last week, as borrowers took advantage of attractive rates and rushed to refinance their home loans. » BLOG: South Bay business news (Wed, 31 Dec 2008 15:49:34 GMT)

Freddie Mac: 30-year Fixed Mortgage Rate At New 37-year Low
Freddie Mac: 30-year Fixed Mortgage Rate At New 37-year Low (Wed, 31 Dec 2008 15:53:08 GMT)

Mortgage applications at 5-year high for second straight week as borrowers rush to refinance
Mortgage applications remained at their highest level in more than five years last week, as borrowers took advantage of attractive rates and (Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:17:14 GMT)

Mortgage applications stable for week
WASHINGTON, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- The volume of applications for U.S. mortgages was essentially unchanged last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said. (Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:49:30 GMT)

MarketWatch First Take: Drink up these low mortgage rates and forget housing's hangover
In a normal year, mortgage rates at a record-low 5% would have the housing market doing back flips. Instead, in 2008 all we got were belly flops, writes Steve Kerch. (Wed, 31 Dec 2008 17:06:56 GMT)

ICICI Bank, LIC Housing cut home loan rates
Two more lending institutions - ICICI Bank and LIC Housing - Wednesday cut their interest rates on home loans by up to 75 basis points (bps). While LIC Housing Finance cut rates for existing home loan borrowers by 75 bps effective Thursday, ICICI cut rates by 50 bps with immediate effect. (Wed, 31 Dec 2008 17:28:38 GMT)

U.S. Mortgage Rates Fall to Lowest in Three Decades (Update2)
Dec. 31 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. mortgage rates dropped to the lowest in more than three decades as the government stepped up efforts to revive the housing market. (Wed, 31 Dec 2008 17:50:10 GMT)

Mortgage rates near record low keep demand at 5-year high
Demand for mortgage applications was unchanged during the Christmas holiday week, holding at the highest levels in more than five years with loan rates near record lows, an industry group said Wednesday. (Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:01:01 GMT)

Fixed-Rate Mortgage Rates Post Decline
Fixed-rate mortgage rates declined in the week ending Wednesday, with the 30-year mortgage rate at its lowest level at least since tracking began in 1971, mortgage giant Freddie Mac (FRE) said in its weekly survey. (Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:08:28 GMT)

Mortgage crisis spurs tougher rules for brokers
Becoming a mortgage broker in Indiana used to be easy. Too easy. (Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:11:45 GMT)

Mortgage crisis spurs tougher rules for brokers
Becoming a mortgage broker in Indiana used to be easy. Too easy. There were no background checks to weed out people convicted of financial crimes, no tests to see whether brokers actually took required classes and understood the complex mortgage world. (Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:11:45 GMT)

Mortgage rates hit fresh 37-year low
Rates on mortgage loans are the lowest in the 37-year history of the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey, according to a weekly report released Wednesday. (Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:20:26 GMT)

ICICI Bank cuts lending, home loan rates by 50 bps
Mumbai, Dec. 31 ICICI Bank on Wednesday announced a 50 basis points cut in its floating reference rate for home loans with immediate effect, from 14.25 per cent to 13.75 per cent. This cut will apply to all existing and new home and auto loan borrowers said a press release from the bank. (Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:40:44 GMT)

ICICI cuts home, auto loan rates 50 bps
The country’s largest private sector lender, ICICI Bank, today reduced its lending rates on home and auto loans 50 basis points and deposit rates 50 to 75 basis points across various tenures with effect from December 31. (Wed, 31 Dec 2008 20:26:24 GMT)

Local Lenders Honored For Home Loan Partnership
The Community Mortgage Corporation has earned a USDA Rural Development Million Dollar lender Award for partnering with the federal agency to deliver more than $3.8 million to help families achieve the dream of home ownership. (Wed, 31 Dec 2008 20:32:46 GMT)

ICICI slashes home loan rate
The bank has cut its home loan rate by half a percentage points to 11% for loan up to Rs 20 lakh and to 12.50% for loan more than Rs 20 lakh. (Wed, 31 Dec 2008 20:49:24 GMT)

ICICI slashes home loan rate
NEW DELHI: The largest home loan lender ICICI Bank has given a New Year gift to its borrowers. The bank has cut its home loan rate by half a percentage points to 11% for loan up to Rs 20 lakh and to 12.50% for loan more than Rs 20 lakh. (Wed, 31 Dec 2008 21:10:20 GMT)

Mortgage-Bond Spreads Narrow on Fed Plans, Ending Worst Year
Dec. 31 (Bloomberg) -- Yields on Fannie Mae , Freddie Mac and Ginnie Mae mortgage bonds narrowed relative to government notes after the Federal Reserve said it would buy $500 billion of the securities faster than analysts expected. (Wed, 31 Dec 2008 21:40:13 GMT)

Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco Releases November 2008 Cost of Funds Index
SAN FRANCISCO----The Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco announced December 31, 2008, that the 11th District Monthly Weighted Average Cost of Funds Index for November 2008 is 3.155%. (Wed, 31 Dec 2008 23:15:00 GMT)

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