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Open to mortgage reform
Top legislators on Capitol Hill are preparing to take up a comprehensive plan that would fundamentally reform the home mortgage market, starting this year. (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 07:07:01 GMT)

Consumer loan rates
Springfield financial institutions quoted the following rates Friday for home equity, auto and boat loans. The home equity rate is based on a $10,000 loan or line of credit with applicable points included. Rates are variable unless otherwise noted. Additional fees are not included. The auto loan rate is based on a 48-month contract for a new car. The boat rate is based on a loan for a new boat. (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 08:04:18 GMT)

Congress takes another try at mortgage reform
Top legislators on Capitol Hill are preparing to take up a comprehensive plan that would fundamentally reform the home mortgage market, starting this year. Had the same rules and standards been in place earlier in the decade, congressional supporters say, it... (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 08:41:41 GMT)

Refinancing:Good news in bad times
Home buyers and homeowners taking advantage of falling mortgage rates STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Staten Islanders are lining up to refinance and take advantage of the lowest mortgage rates in history -- the one sure bet these days in an... (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 09:21:12 GMT)

To sell homes, builders offer mortgage unemployment insurance
LOS ANGELES -- Free granite countertops, swimming pools and landscaping aren't going to convince anyone who's afraid of losing a job to buy a home. But what about a promise to pay your mortgage if you get laid off? (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 09:43:53 GMT)

Many to miss out on mortgage relief
THE federal government has admitted not every retrenched worker with a mortgage will benefit from a loan repayment reprieve it has negotiated with Australia's four major banks. (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 11:30:00 GMT)

Many to miss out on loan reprieve
THE Federal Government has admitted not every retrenched worker with a mortgage will benefit from a loan repayment reprieve it has negotiated with Australia's four major banks. (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 11:30:00 GMT)

On the House: Mortgage picture is fuzzy
For a few weeks, I've been hearing that obtaining a mortgage or refinancing one has gotten easier. What I've found, instead, is the lending climate is unpredictable. (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 12:30:29 GMT)

Jobs fund, mortgage relief to help ease pain
KEVIN RUDD has announced measures "for the dark and difficult times that lie before us" - a $650 million community jobs fund and a 12-month reprieve on mortgage repayments for people who lose their jobs. (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 14:04:45 GMT)

Jobless win a mortgage break
Coast welfare groups have welcomed the federal government mortgage stress relief package, which will give people who lose thier jobs a 12-month reprieve on their home loan repayments. (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 14:16:06 GMT)

Mortgage relief to help ease pain
PM announces a $650m jobs fund and a 12-month reprieve on mortgage repayments. (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 14:31:14 GMT)

Families compete for mortgage payoff money on "HGTV's $250,000 Challenge," airing in May
LOS ANGELES - Drew Lachey is hosting a new HGTV competition series with a hefty mortgage payoff prize. The cable network said Friday that "HGTV's $250,000 Challenge" will give five neighboring families the chance to snare the quarter-million-dollar prize by competing in home-improvement challenges. (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 15:16:33 GMT)

30 Year Mortgage Rates at Record Low
There's a potential boost to the economy, as consumers realize it's a great time to refinance. Rates on 30-year mortgages are at the lowest level on record. (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 16:48:13 GMT)

U.S. To Unveil New Effort To Fight Foreclosure, Loan Scams
U.S. To Unveil New Effort To Fight Foreclosure, Loan Scams (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 18:04:36 GMT)

New Wave of Home Foreclosures Predicted
Adjusting home loan rates trigger another round of foreclosures in San Diego's far northern suburbs. (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 18:38:06 GMT)

NHB for separate body to handle mortgage loans
National Housing Bank (NHB), which regulates and lends to housing finance institutions, said it was in talks with Indian Banks’ Association (IBA), an association of banks and financial institutions, to set up a joint body that would handle technical issues regarding mortgage loans. (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 18:44:35 GMT)

Bank's loan modification option not helpful
Q. I was laid off in January, so we only have my husband's income. We have a home equity line of credit with Bank of America and asked it for a loan modification. (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 20:03:33 GMT)

Government to Offer Plan to Fight Home Loan Scams
The Obama administration will announce Monday a multi-agency effort to combat loan modification scams. (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 21:06:59 GMT)

Govt mortgage relief plan
The Federal Government has admitted not every retrenched worker with a mortgage will benefit from its loan repayment reprieve. (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 22:11:59 GMT)

Make mortgage holiday condition of bank guarantees
Finance workers’ union Finsec describes the Australian year long mortgage holiday as a win-win deal that the Aussie banks should also be offering their Kiwi customers. (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 22:32:08 GMT)

Lose your job and win a mortgage holiday?
Banks in New Zealand could come under pressure to match a deal done across the Tasman offering homeowners who lose their jobs up to 12 months' mortgage relief. (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 22:55:08 GMT)

Mortgage holiday not for all Aust redundant
The Australian federal government has admitted not every retrenched worker with a mortgage will benefit from a loan repayment reprieve it has negotiated with Australia's four major banks. (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 22:56:49 GMT)

Mortgage relief deal prompts property bubble warning
Analysts are warning the Government's mortgage relief plan may further inflate the property bubble at the lower end of the market. (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 22:57:46 GMT)

Jobless set for mortgage relief
Kevin Rudd has outlined a deal giving people who find themselves out of work some reprieve from their mortgage. (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 23:13:19 GMT)

Australia gives relief to jobless mortgage holders
April 6 – Australia will allow mortgage-holders who lose their job to postpone loan payments for as much as 12 months under an agreement with that nation’s major banks. (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 23:17:25 GMT)

Make jobs, mortgage holidays conditional
Finsec says adoption of a mandatory year-long mortgage holiday for people who lose their jobs, as well as a commitment to keep jobs, should be a condition of government guarantee schemes that benefit banks. (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 23:55:07 GMT)

Government to look at mortgage holidays
6 April 2009 The Government's looking at whether or not an Australian plan to offer 12 months mortgage relief for those who lose their jobs would work in New Zealand. (Mon, 06 Apr 2009 02:08:30 GMT)

Low interest rates create rush to refinance Hawaii homes
Hawaii homeowners lured by historically low interest rates have been rushing to refinance their home mortgages in recent weeks. (Mon, 06 Apr 2009 04:07:45 GMT)

Looking for a home loan?
WHETHER you’re taking advantage of the first home buyer’s grant, you’re upgrading homes or refinancing, try our new Home Loan Selector. (Mon, 06 Apr 2009 04:08:48 GMT)

Looking for a home loan? | Property | Lismore Northern Star
Looking for a home loan? WHETHER you’re taking advantage of the first home buyer’s grant, you’re upgrading homes or refinancing, we’ve included a Home Loan Selector to take the legwork out of the search. (Mon, 06 Apr 2009 04:11:47 GMT)

FBC Mortgage CEO: ‘The mood has changed. We’re needed again’
Less than a year ago, a stranger in a grocery store walked up to Orlando mortgage broker Joe Nunziata after seeing his company logo shirt and blamed him for being “responsible for” the residential industry’s mortgage mess. (Mon, 06 Apr 2009 04:31:01 GMT)

TARP funds boost refinancing
The $37.5 million that Financial Institutions Inc. got in federal TARP funds is contributing to a surge in mortgage refinancing and auto lending, the company’s CEO said. (Mon, 06 Apr 2009 04:32:24 GMT)

Refinancing is lenders' big business
Mortgage lenders are getting hit by the housing crisis again, but this time instead of doom and gloom, they said they’re refinancing business is booming. (Mon, 06 Apr 2009 05:02:16 GMT)

Oregon home loan funds dry up
Bond market forces housing agency to suspend program (Mon, 06 Apr 2009 05:33:00 GMT)

Harney: Comprehensive mortgage reform bill in Congress
Top legislators on Capitol Hill are preparing to take up a comprehensive plan that would fundamentally reform the home mortgage market, starting this year. (Mon, 06 Apr 2009 06:10:50 GMT)

Weigh pros and cons of a mortgage
Q: I am looking to buy a home for about $250,000. I am trying to decide whether or not to go with an all-cash purchase or put $50,000 down, take out a 15-year mortgage and keep the extra $200,000 to invest. I am 45 years old. What do you think? (Mon, 06 Apr 2009 06:14:02 GMT)

Tax credit tempts first-home buyers
Lindsay Byrd and her fiancé, Justin Howell, weren't sure they wanted to buy a new home during a recession. (Mon, 06 Apr 2009 07:13:27 GMT)

Interest in mortgages rises as rates fall but measuring up for a loan is no longer easy
Spring typically is when people start shopping for a home. (Mon, 06 Apr 2009 07:39:26 GMT)

Caja Madrid May Signal Halt in Spanish Mortgage Bond Payments
April 6 (Bloomberg) -- Caja Madrid may be the first Spanish bank to stop interest payments to mortgage-backed bond investors as loan defaults soar, according to Standard & Poor’s. (Mon, 06 Apr 2009 09:38:22 GMT)

FHA loan can save home dream
An FHA 203 loan can provide money to buy a home and rehabilitate it in one transaction. (Mon, 06 Apr 2009 10:00:00 GMT)

Record Pace of Mortgage Failures
The mortgage sector is on pace to see a record number of failures this year as regulators seize banks at an accelerating rate, according to data tracked at the Mortgage Graveyard -- a journal of failed, ailing and acquired lenders. (Mon, 06 Apr 2009 11:00:00 GMT)

Is now the time to refinance your mortgage?
Has it ever been this easy to find a low interest rate on a new mortgage or a refinance? The benchmark 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell 10 basis points, to 5.19 percent, according to the Bankrate.com national survey of large lenders. A basis point is one-hundredth of 1 percentage point. (Mon, 06 Apr 2009 11:16:26 GMT)

U.S. Law Enforcement Targets Mortgage-modification Scams
U.S. Law Enforcement Targets Mortgage-modification Scams (Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:35:00 GMT)

Government cracking down on mortgage scams
WASHINGTON -- Top federal and state officials today announced a broad crackdown on mortgage modification scams, accusing "criminal actors" of preying on desperate borrowers caught up in the nation's housing crisis. (Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:52:46 GMT)

(AFX UK Focus) 2009-04-06 16:28 U.S. Treasury to set 2nd mortgage aid soon-official
WASHINGTON, April 6 (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury will soon finalize details on a plan to extinguish and modify second-lien mortgages as part of its overall housing program, a senior Treasury official said on Monday. The second liens -- home equity loans that were often written in tandem with a primary mortgage during the housing boom years -- have been an obstacle to refinancing and modifying ... (Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:56:21 GMT)

Government Targets Mortgage Modification Scams
Top federal and state officials announced a broad crackdown on mortgage modification scams, accusing "criminal actors" of preying on desperate borrowers caught up in the nation's housing crisis. Government officials say scammers are seeking to take advantage of borrowers in danger of default. (Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:58:00 GMT)

Oregon home loan funds dry up
Bond market forces housing agency to suspend program (Mon, 06 Apr 2009 16:11:47 GMT)

Atty. general sues two mortgage-rescue firms
WASHINGTON -- Illinois Atty. Gen. Lisa Madigan announced this morning at a news conference in Washington that she has filed lawsuits against two Chicago-area companies alleged to be involved in mortgage rescue scams. Illinois Atty. Gen. Lisa Madigan speaks this morning at the U.S. Treasury Department. (Getty Images) Madigan announced the suits at news conference with U.S. Treasury Secretary ... (Mon, 06 Apr 2009 16:36:50 GMT)

Federal, State Partners Announce Multi-Agency Crackdown Targeting Foreclosure Rescue Scams, Loan Modification Fraud
WASHINGTON – As homeowners and communities throughout the country continue to face devastating consequences from the deep contraction in the economy and the housing market, the Obama Administration today announced a new coordinated effort across federal and state government and the private sector to target mortgage loan modification fraud and foreclosure rescue scams that threaten to hurt ... (Mon, 06 Apr 2009 16:38:12 GMT)

Government announces crackdown on mortgage scams
In the wake of an Obama administration program to rescue troubled homeowners, several federal agencies are teaming up to fight mortgage and foreclosure scams, Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner said Monday. (Mon, 06 Apr 2009 16:43:00 GMT)

SUSAN TOMPOR: Watch out for refinancing scams
Consumers who want to avoid foreclosure or want help refinancing into an affordable mortgage are once again being warned to watch out for the scam artists. (Mon, 06 Apr 2009 16:48:50 GMT)

Treasury Outlines Efforts to Combat Mortgage Scams
The U.S. Treasury is working towards a deal that would prevent mortgage modification scams and change second-lien mortgages that are harmful to homeowners. (Mon, 06 Apr 2009 16:49:39 GMT)

Scam Artists Trying to Exploit Obama's Mortgage Rescue Plan, Officials Say
Top officials announce a broad crackdown on mortgage modification scams, saying scammers are seeking to take advantage of borrowers in danger of default.  (Mon, 06 Apr 2009 17:03:54 GMT)

U.S. Sets ‘Aggressive’ Action to Fight Mortgage Fraud (Update1)
April 6 (Bloomberg) -- The Justice Department, U.S. Treasury and other agencies said they are taking more aggressive action to confront “bottom feeders” of the mortgage industry who prey on borrowers facing foreclosure . (Mon, 06 Apr 2009 17:28:06 GMT)

Government cracking down on mortgage scams
WASHINGTON. - Federal and state officials say they are cracking down on mortgage modification scams that target the Obama administration's efforts to make home loans more affordable. The Treasury Department says "criminal actors" are seeking to take advantage of the administration's efforts to help modify or refinance 7 to 9 million mortgages and prevent home foreclosures. INSIDE>>How to ... (Mon, 06 Apr 2009 17:40:29 GMT)

Total Mortgage Offers DU Refi Plus(TM) to Streamline Mortgage Refinancing for Homeowners
Recently released, DU Refi PlusTM is expected to reignite the housing industry by loosening underwriting guidelines and allowing LTVs up to 105%. By offering DU Refi PlusTM, Total Mortgage Services recognizes that the combination of reduced documentation requirements, decreased credit score acceptability and historically low interest rates have created the perfect opportunity to benefit ... (Mon, 06 Apr 2009 17:57:32 GMT)

Administration to crack down on mortgage, foreclosure scams
WASHINGTON — The Obama administration on Tuesday announced a major crackdown on companies operating mortgage and foreclosure scams that target cash-strapped consumers on the verge of losing their homes. (Mon, 06 Apr 2009 18:35:00 GMT)

Government Rolls Out Plan to Fight Loan Scams
The Obama administration today announced a multi-agency effort to combat loan modification scams, which government officials said are preying on distressed homeowners searching for help. (Mon, 06 Apr 2009 18:58:45 GMT)

U.S. Cracking Down On Mortgage Scammers
Federal and state officials say they are cracking down on mortgage modification scams that target the Obama administration's efforts to make home loans more affordable to millions of Americans. (Mon, 06 Apr 2009 19:00:02 GMT)

Government cracking down on mortgage scams
WASHINGTON -- Top federal and state officials on Monday announced a broad crackdown on mortgage modification scams, accusing "criminal actors" of preying on desperate borrowers caught up in the nation's housing crisis. (Mon, 06 Apr 2009 19:23:44 GMT)

U.S. Sales ‘Open Up’ on Aid to GM, Chrysler Loan Arms (Update2)
April 6 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. sales are “starting to open up” as $7.5 billion in aid to the lending arms of General Motors Corp. and Chrysler LLC eases a loan logjam for buyers that helped drag the industry to its worst slump since 1981. (Mon, 06 Apr 2009 19:28:06 GMT)

Government cracking down on mortgage scams
Federal and state officials are cracking down on mortgage modification scams, accusing "criminal actors" of preying on desperate borrowers caught up in the nation's housing crisis. (Mon, 06 Apr 2009 19:45:53 GMT)

Mayo Gives Banks ‘Underweight’ Rating on Loan Losses (Update1)
April 6 (Bloomberg) -- CLSA analyst Mike Mayo assigned an “underweight” rating to U.S. banks, saying loan losses may exceed Great Depression levels and the government may be forced to take over large lenders. (Mon, 06 Apr 2009 20:16:58 GMT)

Mayo Gives Banks ‘Underweight’ Rating on Loan Losses (Update2)
April 6 (Bloomberg) -- CLSA analyst Mike Mayo assigned an “underweight” rating to U.S. banks, saying loan losses may exceed Great Depression levels and the government may be forced to take over large lenders. (Mon, 06 Apr 2009 20:32:00 GMT)

Obama administration cracks down on mortgage scams - some in Brooklyn, Bronx
The Obama administration announced a state and federal crackdown Monday on companies - including some in Brooklyn and the Bronx - falsely claiming they can help mortgage holders facing the loss of their homes. (Mon, 06 Apr 2009 21:14:54 GMT)

Obama administration announces crackdown on mortgage scams - some in Brooklyn, Bronx
Top federal and state officials on Monday announced a broad crackdown on mortgage modification scams, accusing "criminal actors" of preying on desperate borrowers caught up in the nation's housing crisis. (Mon, 06 Apr 2009 21:22:11 GMT)

U.S. Sets ‘Aggressive’ Action to Fight Mortgage Fraud (Update2)
April 6 (Bloomberg) -- The Justice Department, U.S. Treasury and other agencies said they are taking more aggressive action to confront “bottom feeders” of the mortgage industry who prey on borrowers facing foreclosure . (Mon, 06 Apr 2009 21:32:06 GMT)

Government cracking down on mortgage scams
Federal and state officials are cracking down on mortgage modification scams, accusing "criminal actors" of preying on desperate borrowers caught up in the nation's housing crisis. (Mon, 06 Apr 2009 22:41:08 GMT)

How to get the best deal in refinancing your mortgage
Refinancing today is not the same game it was a few years ago, when homeowners with even a modest amount of equity and just so-so credit could score a great loan. (Tue, 07 Apr 2009 00:20:36 GMT)

Atlanta might sue mortgage lenders
Atlanta may join the list of big cities taking mortgage lenders to court. (Tue, 07 Apr 2009 01:11:06 GMT)

N.C. tour talked up home loans
North Carolina provided the backdrop for Vice President Joe Biden and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to talk up federal economic stimulus money flowing through the USDA. That included $10.4 billion in home loan funds, $322.9 million of which was set aside for would-be homeowners in rural North Carolina. What does the department that deals with food safety, crop price supports, farm loans and ... (Tue, 07 Apr 2009 04:10:16 GMT)

Atlanta might sue mortgage lenders
Atlanta may join the list of big cities taking mortgage lenders to court. (Tue, 07 Apr 2009 05:20:20 GMT)

How to get the best deal in refinancing your mortgage
Refinancing today is not the same game it was a few years ago, when homeowners with even a modest amount of equity and just so-so credit could score a great loan. (Tue, 07 Apr 2009 05:35:40 GMT)

U.S., states targeting mortgage-aid scams
Federal and state officials on Monday announced a coordinated campaign to combat a rising tide of con artists who use mortgage-relief scams to bilk struggling homeowners facing foreclosure. (Tue, 07 Apr 2009 06:43:06 GMT)

Total Mortgage Offers DU Refi Plus(TM) to Streamline Mortgage Refinancing for Homeowners
As a broker and a lender, Total Mortgage Services is looking forward to the opportunity to assist their clients by lowering their mortgage rate and their monthly mortgage payments with the help of the recently released, DU Refi Plus™. DU Refi Plus™ is expected to reignite the housing industry by loosening underwriting guidelines and allowing LTVs up to 105%. By offering DU Refi Plus™, Total ... (Tue, 07 Apr 2009 07:01:00 GMT)

Mayo Gives Banks ‘Underweight’ Rating on Loan Losses (Update2)
April 6 (Bloomberg) -- CLSA analyst Mike Mayo assigned an “underweight” rating to U.S. banks, saying loan losses may exceed Great Depression levels and the government may be forced to take over large lenders. (Tue, 07 Apr 2009 07:18:52 GMT)

Government crackdown on mortgage-help scams
Federal and state officials are cracking down on mortgage modification scams, accusing "criminal actors" of preying on desperate borrowers caught up in the nation's housing crisis. Government officials said Monday that scammers are seeking to take advantage... (Tue, 07 Apr 2009 07:33:53 GMT)

FTC goes after mortgage scams
Washington —- Top federal and state officials on Monday announced a broad crackdown on mortgage modification scams, accusing "criminal actors" of preying on desperate borrowers caught up in the nation's housing crisis. (Tue, 07 Apr 2009 07:47:19 GMT)

Officials targeting mortgage schemes
Officials are cracking down on mortgage-modification scams, accusing "criminal actors" of preying on desperate borrowers caught up in the nation's housing crisis. (Tue, 07 Apr 2009 08:46:54 GMT)

Government cracking down on mortgage scams
Officials are cracking down on mortgage modification scams, accusing "criminal actors" of preying on desperate borrowers caught up in the nation's housing crisis. The frauds often involve companies with official-sounding names designed to make borrowers think they are using the Obama administration's efforts to help modify or refinance. (Tue, 07 Apr 2009 09:23:24 GMT)

Vijaya Bank goes slow on loan disbursals
Vijaya Bank goes slow on loan disbursalsVijaya Bank goes slow on loan disbursals (Tue, 07 Apr 2009 09:40:09 GMT)

Your Mortgage Consumer Reports Money Adviser News
Does It Make Sense to Refinance Your Mortgage? (Tue, 07 Apr 2009 09:58:31 GMT)

Ahead of the Bell: Commercial mortgage defaults
The worsening economy and still struggling credit markets will send commercial mortgage defaults higher, according to a new study by credit ratings agency Standard & Poor's. (Tue, 07 Apr 2009 11:52:46 GMT)

Government cracks down on mortgage rescue scams
Federal and state officials are cracking down on mortgage modification scams, accusing "criminal actors" of preying on desperate borrowers caught up in the nation's housing crisis. Government officials said yesterday that scammers are seeking to take advantage of borrowers in... (Tue, 07 Apr 2009 12:08:40 GMT)

US promises action against mortgage fraud
- The Justice Department, U.S. Treasury and other agencies said they are taking more aggressive action to confront "bottom feeders" of the mortgage industry who prey on borrowers facing foreclosure. (Tue, 07 Apr 2009 12:11:43 GMT)

RLPC-LUKOIL and foreign banks differ over loan pricing-bankers
LONDON, April 7 (Reuters) - Russian oil firm LUKOIL is in tough negotiations with international banks over pricing a potential $1-1.5 billion syndicated loan, banking sources close to the deal said. (Tue, 07 Apr 2009 13:30:06 GMT)

Mortgage Lender Residential Finance Corp. Named One of the "Best Places to Work" by Tampa Bay Business Journal
TAMPA, Fla. & COLUMBUS, Ohio----Residential Finance Corporation , a nationwide mortgage lender specializing in FHA mortgage refinance loans, has been selected as one of the Tampa Bay Business Journal's 2009 Best Places to Work. (Tue, 07 Apr 2009 15:13:00 GMT)

Shaheen to speak at NH mortgage bankers group
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen is giving the keynote address at the New Hampshire Mortgage Bankers and Brokers Association’s annual conference in Portsmouth. (Tue, 07 Apr 2009 15:20:19 GMT)

Need mortgage help? Call these guys
The plan by Justice Department officials and the Obama Administration to crack down on mortgage-rescue fraud is much in the news this morning. (Tue, 07 Apr 2009 15:39:20 GMT)

Rybak Announces Home Buying Incentive
Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak and city leaders announced the start of Minneapolis Advantage, a home mortgage loan program funded by the city that provides 200 loans of $10,000 – forgivable after 5 years -- to help people buy a home in the city. (Tue, 07 Apr 2009 18:01:16 GMT)

Mortgage and foreclosure repair scams increasing in Oregon
It's Only MoneyConsumer complaints about mortgage repair and foreclosure relief scams are way up in Oregon, state officials say. That's why federal and state regulators announced a nationwide crackdown yesterday. A list of companies under investigation in Oregon and steps... (Tue, 07 Apr 2009 18:06:47 GMT)

National mortgage rates stay flat; Pennsylvania sees slight drop
The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage showed little change last week, with Pennsylvania's rates decreasing faster than the national average, according to Web site Zillow.com. (Tue, 07 Apr 2009 18:19:29 GMT)

24 indicted in mortgage fraud scheme allegedly led by street gang member
Federal prosecutors unsealed a massive indictment Tuesday morning charging 24 people with a mortgage fraud scheme that netted millions of dollars between 2005 and 2008. In a new low in the implosion of the real estate market, caused in part from bad lending practices, the leader of the group was identified in court papers as a member of a San Diego street gang. (Tue, 07 Apr 2009 20:13:33 GMT)

Northwich men due at Chester Crown Court accused of burgling loan shark Paul Nicholson’s Delamere home
FOUR men accused of conspiring to burgle the £1m Delamere mansion where jailed loan shark lived will appear at Chester Crown Court today, Tuesday. (Tue, 07 Apr 2009 20:34:39 GMT)

Visionet Systems' Business Process Outsourcing Business Doubles in Q1 2009 due to Mortgage Re-Fi Boom
CRANBURY, N.J.----The recent Re-Fi boom has been a pleasant surprise for Visionet Systems. The Mortgage Bankers Association has dramatically revised its forecast for 2009 mortgage refinancing saying it expects lenders will fund $1.96 trillion in refinance this year. (Tue, 07 Apr 2009 20:53:00 GMT)

24 people indicted in Calif. mortgage fraud scam
Twenty-four people have been indicted on racketeering conspiracy charges in a mortgage fraud scheme in San Diego that collected about $9 million by fraudulently inducing lenders to provide loans to people who didn't qualify. (Tue, 07 Apr 2009 21:23:50 GMT)

24 people indicted in SD mortgage fraud scam
Twenty-four people have been indicted on racketeering conspiracy charges, accused of participating in a mortgage fraud scheme that earned about $9 million by fraudulently inducing lenders to give loans to people who didn't qualify for them. (Tue, 07 Apr 2009 21:46:29 GMT)

Government cracking down on mortgage scams
WASHINGTON (AP) — Top federal and state officials on Monday announced a broad crackdown on mortgage modification scams, accusing “criminal actors” of preying on desperate borrowers caught up in the nation’s housing crisis. (Tue, 07 Apr 2009 23:36:21 GMT)

Gang member accused of leading mortgage fraud scheme
A federal indictment says a 38-year-old man and 23 co-conspirators built a scam around the sale of 220 San Diego-area homes with mortgages worth more than $100 million. Two dozen people have been charged with racketeering in connection with a fraudulent mortgage scheme run by a street gang member, according to an indictment unsealed Tuesday in San Diego federal court. (Tue, 07 Apr 2009 23:37:36 GMT)

What do Lenders Look For on a Home Loan Application?
Whether you're buying a home or refinancing an existing home loan, you'll soon find out that lenders today are a picky and demanding bunch when it comes to loan approvals. Even well-qualified borrowers are expected to jump through some pretty high hoops to qualify for financing. (Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:06:56 GMT)

Two dozen charged in alleged gang-led mortgage fraud
Two dozen people were indicted on racketeering and other charges for allegedly conducting a wide-ranging mortgage fraud based in San Diego and led by a street gang member, according an indictment unsealed on Tuesday. (Wed, 08 Apr 2009 01:02:32 GMT)

Beware of Idaho Mortgage Scammers
They are through phone calls, letters, and emails all promising to help you pay your mortgage to avoid foreclosure. But they're actually empty promises that will lead you to an empty bank account... (Wed, 08 Apr 2009 01:11:38 GMT)

24 indicted in San Diego for mortgage scam
SAN DIEGO, April 7 (UPI) -- An indictment unsealed in San Diego Tuesday charges 24 people with taking part in widespread mortgage fraud conspiracy. (Wed, 08 Apr 2009 01:18:04 GMT)

Home loan hopes fall short
The grim economic outlook deters people from entering the housing market. (Wed, 08 Apr 2009 02:01:39 GMT)

First home buyers boost loan market
FIRST home buyers continue to drive new home loan volumes, spurred on by a temporary boosts to first home owner grants, economists say. (Wed, 08 Apr 2009 02:20:00 GMT)

Australia’s Home Loans Rise 0.4% on Rate Cuts, Grants (Update2)
April 8 (Bloomberg) -- Australian home-loan approvals rose in February for a fifth month as government grants to first-time buyers and interest-rate cuts spurred demand. (Wed, 08 Apr 2009 02:35:32 GMT)

ANZ cuts home loan rates
ANZ BANKING group will lower the interest rate on its standard variable home loan by 10 basis points following the Reserve Bank of Australia's decision to reduce the cash rate yesterday. (Wed, 08 Apr 2009 02:56:00 GMT)

Man who ran area mortgage firms guilty in $23M fraud case
A man who oversaw mortgage companies in Rancho Cucamonga, Riverside and Hesperia has been found guilty in a multi-million dollar fraud scheme against a large United States government agency. (Wed, 08 Apr 2009 03:41:06 GMT)

Paying off the mortgage
I have savings enough to pay off the remaining 90% of my mortgage now. Would that be a good idea? (Wed, 08 Apr 2009 04:05:33 GMT)

Home loan numbers worse than thought
The number of home loans written for owner occupiers was lower than expected in February, according to Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) figures. (Wed, 08 Apr 2009 04:43:29 GMT)

Westpac lowers home loan rate
WESTPAC has followed the Commonwealth Bank and ANZ by lowering its standard variable home loan rate by 10 basis points following the Reserve Bank's cut to the cash rate yesterday. (Wed, 08 Apr 2009 04:54:00 GMT)

Australia's ANZ, Westpac cut home loan rate 0.1 pct
* ANZ, Westpac cut variable home loan rates by 0.1 pct (Wed, 08 Apr 2009 05:31:22 GMT)

Loan demand from Australian first time home buyers at record
Fresh Australian Bureau of Statistics data released on Wednesday showed first-time home buyers were taking a growing proportion of new home loans due to lower interest rates and a more generous grant from the federal government. In February, first-time home buyers has made up a record 26.9 percent of all loans approvals, edging past the previous peak in January of 26.5 percent, the data said. As ... (Wed, 08 Apr 2009 06:28:11 GMT)

Australian Home Loans, Confidence Rise on Rate Cuts (Update1)
April 8 (Bloomberg) -- Australian home-loan approvals rose for a fifth month and consumer confidence jumped by the most since August, adding to signs a record round of interest-rate cuts and government handouts are boosting the economy. (Wed, 08 Apr 2009 06:42:37 GMT)

Italy Studying Mortgage Moratorium After Quake, Minister Says
April 8 (Bloomberg) -- The Italian government and banking association are considering a possible moratorium on mortgage payments for earthquake victims in Abruzzo, Welfare Minister Maurizio Sacconi said. (Wed, 08 Apr 2009 07:22:22 GMT)

Falling rates spur refinancing blitz
The deal of a lifetime may await homeowners interested in mortgage-rate reductions. (Wed, 08 Apr 2009 08:33:57 GMT)

UPDATE: Mortgage Applications Show 4.7% Increase For Last Week: MBA
CHICAGO (Dow Jones) -- Mortgage applications filed last week rose a seasonally adjusted 4.7%, increasing even as interest rates charged on home loans experienced an upturn from the week before, the Mortgage Bankers Association said Wednesday. (Wed, 08 Apr 2009 11:12:43 GMT)

24 people indicted in mortgage fraud plot
Federal prosecutors indicted 24 people in a massive mortgage fraud scheme that they said was led in part by a gang member from San Diego and netted participants $11 million in profits. In an indictment unsealed yesterday, prosecutors laid out a wide-ranging racketeering conspiracy that ran from 2005 to 2008 and targeted homes across the county. Among the identified leaders was Darnell Bell, a ... (Wed, 08 Apr 2009 11:13:49 GMT)

Mortgage applications show 4.7% increase for last week: MBA
Mortgage applications rise a seasonally adjusted 4.7% last week compared with the week before, continuing the recent trend as more people test the homeownership market in the wake of Washington's efforts to stimulate activity in the housig market. The higher activity coincides with an upturn in interest rates charged on home loans, the Mortgage Bankers Association says. (Wed, 08 Apr 2009 11:17:49 GMT)

U.S. MBA Mortgage Applications Index Rose 4.7 Percent Last Week
April 8 (Bloomberg) -- Mortgage applications in the U.S. rose last week to the highest level in three months as borrowing costs near record lows boosted home sales and refinancing. (Wed, 08 Apr 2009 11:57:30 GMT)

Mortgage applications rise
Weekly refinancing also sees an uptick. NEW YORK (Reuters) -- U.S. mortgage applications rose last week, as demand for home purchase loans jumped even as interest rates edged up from record lows, data from an industry group showed on Wednesday. (Wed, 08 Apr 2009 12:49:30 GMT)

Mortgage Applications Up 4.7 Percent
(RTTNews) - Industry data released on Wednesday showed that mortgage application volume rose 4.7 percent last week. It further showed a 3.2 percent increase in refinancing activity. (Wed, 08 Apr 2009 13:59:51 GMT)

Mortgage applications up as refinancing increases
Mortgage applications continued to rise last week, as low interest rates allowed borrowers to refinance their home loans at the lowest rates in decades. (Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:12:36 GMT)

Mortgage Rate May Fall to 4.2% By End of Year: Economists
The 30-year mortgage rate could fall to nearly 4 percent by the end of the year as both the economy and housing market make a slow recovery, Bank of America-Merrill Lynch said.. (Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:34:07 GMT)

Mortgage applications up as refinancing increases
Mortgage applications continued to rise last week, as low interest rates allowed borrowers to refinance their home loans at the lowest rates in decades. The Mortgage Bankers Association said Wednesday its seasonally adjusted weekly application index climbed... (Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:44:16 GMT)

Two dozen charged in alleged gang-led mortgage fraud
Two dozen people were indicted on racketeering and other charges for allegedly conducting a wide-ranging mortgage fraud based in San Diego and led by a street gang member, according an indictment unsealed on Tuesday. (Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:08:57 GMT)

U.S. mortgage applications up
NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. mortgage applications rose last week, as demand for home purchase loans jumped even as interest rates edged up from recent record lows, data from an industry group showed on Wednesday. (Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:12:42 GMT)

Mortgage Applications Up, Refinancing Increases
Mortgage applications jumped as refinancing activity climbs on lower rates. (Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:28:30 GMT)

Mortgage applications rise in week
The volume of applications for U.S. mortgages increased last week, rising by a seasonally adjusted 4.7 percent, an industry group said.The Market Composite Index, which measures mortgage loan application volume, rose from 1,194.4 to 1,250.6 in the week ending April 3, the Mortgage Bankers Association said in a release Wednesday.The Refinance Index also increased, up 3.2 percent to 6,813.5, the ... (Wed, 08 Apr 2009 17:59:48 GMT)

FBI raids Maui homes in mortgage inquiry
The FBI has raided four homes on Maui in an investigation of a scheme involving promises to avoid mortgage foreclosures. (Wed, 08 Apr 2009 19:49:57 GMT)

Mortgage activity continues to rise
Buoyed by low interest rates, home mortgage applications continued to rise last week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. (Wed, 08 Apr 2009 21:52:08 GMT)

Fitch May Cut $18.1 Billion in Commercial-Mortgage Bonds
April 8 (Bloomberg) -- Fitch Ratings may downgrade $18.1 billion in commercial mortgage-backed bonds sold between 2006 and 2008. Losses on those transactions are expected to average 4.5 percent to 5 percent, Fitch said today in a statement. (Wed, 08 Apr 2009 22:12:39 GMT)

B&E cuts home loan rate by .10 per cent
TASMANIAN building society B&E has cut its variable home loan interest rate by 10 basis points following the Reserve Bank's cut to rates on Tuesday. (Thu, 09 Apr 2009 03:07:43 GMT)

Mortgage Demand Up
Mortgage applications continued to rise last week, as low interest rates allowed borrowers to refinance their home loans at the lowest rates in decades. The Mortgage Bankers Association said Wednesday its seasonally adjusted weekly application index climbed 4.7 percent for the week ended April 3. The index came in at 1,250.6, up from 1194.4 a week... (Thu, 09 Apr 2009 03:22:41 GMT)

Two plead guilty in mobile-home loan scheme
Two Conroe residents pleaded guilty this week in connection with a mortgage fraud scheme involving loans made to unqualified mobile-home buyers. (Thu, 09 Apr 2009 05:09:16 GMT)

Joint J.P. Morgan and Fujitsu Consulting Australian Mortgage Industry Report
First home buyers borrowing too much money at artificially low interest rates will be more sensitive to the inevitable future rises in unemployment and interest rates, according to a new mortgage industry report. (Thu, 09 Apr 2009 07:56:08 GMT)

Is this the start of a new home loan war? HSBC vows to lend £1billion to homebuyers with 10% deposits
Is this the start of a new home loan war? HSBC vows to lend £1billion to homebuyers with 10% deposits (Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:03:26 GMT)

Mortgage Crisis Spawns Spam Scams
The mortgage crisis is causing misery on many fronts. More and more, spammers are using the crisis to fill up the inboxes of e-mail users. Since the start of the year, there's been an increase in the number of unwanted e-mail messages offering some sort of relief from foreclosure. Or, spammers will invite you to buy a foreclosed house, and cash in. (Thu, 09 Apr 2009 09:49:26 GMT)

FSA bans mortgage firm's directors for failings on financial crime prevention
The UKs Financial Services Authority has banned Dorset mortgage brokers Peter Dean and James Dean for failing to prevent their firm from being used to perpetrate financial crime and for other serious regulatory failures. Mr Peter has also been fined GBP17,500. (Thu, 09 Apr 2009 10:30:56 GMT)

Should You Refinance Your Mortgage?
A refi may be appropriate for some homeowners, less so for others. (Thu, 09 Apr 2009 11:00:00 GMT)

Mortgage rates up slightly
A good thing finally came to an end. Mortgage rates went up this week, after a four-week slide that sent rates to lows that hadn't been seen in more than 50 years. (Thu, 09 Apr 2009 11:51:08 GMT)

Home equity lenders may block refinance
As homeowners try to refinance their mortgages at lower rates, their home equity lenders are telling them, "Not so fast." Home equity lenders are throwing roadblocks in front of their clients who want to refinance their primary mortgages. (Thu, 09 Apr 2009 11:52:32 GMT)

Mortgage Rates Up This Week
Mortgage Rates Up This Week (Thu, 09 Apr 2009 12:20:06 GMT)

Mortgage rates, vets' care for Obama
WASHINGTON, April 9 (UPI) -- Mortgage rates and veterans' healthcare were on U.S. President Barack Obama's agenda Thursday, his first full day of public activity since his European trip. (Thu, 09 Apr 2009 12:47:54 GMT)

Contact 2: Should You Refinance?
The feds have lowered interest rates to all-time lows, but don't be fooled into a refinance deal that could actually cost you more money. Chris Cradick co-owns Trademark Mortgage. "Hear it on the radio all the time, 4 and a quarter, but when you call, see what the APR is, 4.25 the APR might be 5.05. (Thu, 09 Apr 2009 13:21:43 GMT)

Obama Urges Mortgage Refinancing
President Barack Obama says millions of Americans can save money by refinancing their homes and taking advantage of record low rates on fixed mortgages. (Thu, 09 Apr 2009 14:36:28 GMT)

Obama Says 9 Million Americans Can Reduce Mortgage Payments
Obama Says 9 Million Americans Can Reduce Mortgage Payments (Thu, 09 Apr 2009 15:04:41 GMT)

Obama urges mortgage refinancing
President cites low rates while announcing a loan modification program. (Thu, 09 Apr 2009 15:04:47 GMT)

Selling your home for less than the loan
Homeowners often find themselves in the unenviable position of owing more on the balance of a mortgage than the home is worth. This occurs as result of a combination of events, which include factors that are beyond a homeowner's control. (Thu, 09 Apr 2009 15:31:15 GMT)

Mortgages: Mortgage rates rise, but 30-year fixed-rate still below 5%
Mortgage rates rose this week, but the average rate on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages remains below 5%, according to Freddie Mac's weekly survey of conforming mortgage rates. (Thu, 09 Apr 2009 15:32:59 GMT)

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