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Blumenthal joins federal effort to crack down on mortgage rescue scams
Citing an increase in mortgage-related schemes targeting homeowners since the recession began, state Attorney General Richard Blumenthal met with federal officials in Washington, D.C., Thursday to begin discussing ways to combat such scams. (Sat, 19 Sep 2009 09:04:34 GMT)
FHA enactsfinance,mortgage reforms?
In the wake of the one-year anniversary of the collapse of investment banking firm Lehman Brothers, a flurry of reforms were announced Friday that would affect the mortgage and financial services industries. (Sat, 19 Sep 2009 09:07:08 GMT)
Home loan agency faces cash squeeze
The Federal Housing Administration is tightening rules for lenders after reporting that its financial cushion will sink below mandatory levels for the first time in its 75-year history. Officials, however, insisted Friday that the agency won't need a rescue. "Under no circumstance will any taxpayer bailout be needed," said David Stevens, the FHA's commissioner. The agency doesn't expect to raise ... (Sat, 19 Sep 2009 09:22:17 GMT)
Harney: Number of mortgage 'strategic defaults' skyrockets
WASHINGTON — Who is more likely to walk away from a house and a mortgage — a person with super-prime credit scores or someone with lower scores? (Sat, 19 Sep 2009 11:12:02 GMT)
Trio charged in massive mortgage re-fi scam
The sales manager of a Los Angeles mortgage company and two associates were jailed Friday morning in lieu of $2 million bail each on charges that they defrauded dozens of borrowers out of nearly $1 million. (Sat, 19 Sep 2009 11:36:29 GMT)
Including Mortgage Protection Insurance to Your Homeowners Insurance is Vital as Unemployment Rates Soar
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 13, 2009 Job security is no longer something we have. The current rate of unemployment in the United States is 9.5. That is almost fifteen million Americans, as stated by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Usually once someone has lost their job; their house is the next in line to be lost. Usually when one has reduction in their income, mortgage payments... (Sat, 19 Sep 2009 14:17:04 GMT)
Database: Search San Francisco Bay Area mortgage delinquencies by ZIP code or county
See how many homeowners in your San Francisco Bay Area ZIP code are more than 90 days behind in making their mortgage payments. The searchable database shows delinquencies have soared in some neighborhoods in the last year. (Sat, 19 Sep 2009 14:41:14 GMT)
Low expectations for new loan help program
Dial back the pie-in-the-sky projections. Last month, the Obama administration launched a program to help homeowners with loans insured by the Federal Housing Administration. About 850,000 FHA borrowers are behind on their payments or in foreclosure, yet the... Sponsored Topics: Federal Housing Administration - Foreclosure - Loan - Business - Mortgage (Sat, 19 Sep 2009 14:45:09 GMT)
Real Estate Report: Now is the time to refinance or buy
The most popular question I am asked is "Should I wait to refinance?" The reasons people tell me are as varied as they are unsupportable: "I hear rates are going down after Obama is elected;" "I read that rates will drop lower;" "I heard that rates will go down to 3 percent before summer. (Sat, 19 Sep 2009 15:52:42 GMT)
Mortgage rates edge down, still above record lows
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rates for 30-year home loans edged down this week, remaining close to record lows reached over the spring. (Sat, 19 Sep 2009 15:54:16 GMT)
Inside the mortgage factory
Paul Lewis explains the money deals going on behind your mortgage. (Sat, 19 Sep 2009 16:27:46 GMT)
Marco man indicted by federal grand jury on mortgage fraud charges
A Marco Island businessman already facing state charges involving shady mortgage deals has been indicted on federal offenses accusing him of defrauding lenders, brokers and buyers out of more than $1 million. The three-count indictment handed up to U.S. District Judge John E. Steele in Fort Myers charges Douglas Lee Carter Sr., 63, with mortgage fraud and two counts of wire fraud. (Sat, 19 Sep 2009 16:29:44 GMT)
Low expectations for Obama's new home loan help program
About 850,000 FHA borrowers are behind on their payments or in foreclosure, yet the program will assist just 45,000. (Sat, 19 Sep 2009 17:20:27 GMT)
Trio charged in massive mortgage re-fi scam
The sales manager of a Los Angeles mortgage company and two associates were jailed Friday morning in lieu of $2 million bail each on charges that they defrauded dozens of borrowers out of nearly $1 million. (Sat, 19 Sep 2009 17:29:06 GMT)
Fed home loan agency faces cash squeeze
WASHINGTON - The Federal Housing Administration said Friday its cash cushion will dip below mandated levels for the first time, but officials insist it won't need a taxpayer rescue. (Sat, 19 Sep 2009 18:40:54 GMT)
Mortgage rates near record low
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rates for 30-year home loans edged down for the third straight week and are close to record lows reached over the spring. The average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage was 5.04 percent, down from 5.07 percent a week earlier, mortgage company Freddie Mac said Thursday. (Sat, 19 Sep 2009 19:06:45 GMT)
Harney: Number of mortgage 'strategic defaults' skyrockets
WASHINGTON — Who is more likely to walk away from a house and a mortgage — a person with super-prime credit scores or someone with lower scores? (Sat, 19 Sep 2009 19:12:08 GMT)
Mortgage rates drop to 5.04 percent
WASHINGTON — Rates for 30-year home loans edged down for the third-straight week and are close to record lows reached over the spring, providing an excellent opportunity for borrowers to save money by refinancing their home loans. (Sat, 19 Sep 2009 20:34:51 GMT)
Gov't home loan agency faces money squeeze
WASHINGTON—The Federal Housing Administration is tightening rules for lenders after reporting that its financial cushion will sink below mandatory levels for the first time in its 75-year history. (Sat, 19 Sep 2009 20:43:19 GMT)
Database: Search San Francisco Bay Area mortgage delinquencies by ZIP code or county
See how many homeowners in your San Francisco Bay Area ZIP code are more than 90 days behind in making their mortgage payments. The searchable database shows delinquencies have soared in some neighborhoods in the last year. (Sat, 19 Sep 2009 21:11:23 GMT)
Poof! How Home Loans Transform
Many of us think of our homes as investments. But did you know the loan for your home might become someone else’s investment?. (Sat, 19 Sep 2009 21:34:20 GMT)
Mortgage rates edge down, still above record lows
WASHINGTON -- Rates for 30-year home loans ticked down for the second-straight week, remaining close to record lows reached over the spring. (Sat, 19 Sep 2009 22:25:46 GMT)
When your home loan gets sold
Sorry, even if your lender goes bankrupt, you still have to make payments, and that might raise the chances of your payment getting lost and potential for fraud. (Sun, 20 Sep 2009 00:12:28 GMT)
HOME LOAN BOOST
MORTGAGE approvals have surged to an 18-month high as the battered housing market splutters back to life. (Sun, 20 Sep 2009 00:51:45 GMT)
Real Estate Report: Now is the time to refinance or buy
The most popular question I am asked is "Should I wait to refinance?" The reasons people tell me are as varied as they are unsupportable: "I hear rates are going down after Obama is elected;" "I read that rates will drop lower;" "I heard that rates will go down to 3 percent before summer. (Sun, 20 Sep 2009 02:06:32 GMT)
Feds plan to tinker with mortgage interest reporting
The Government Accountability Office wants lenders to add more details about mortgages on Form 1098, which would make it easier for the IRS to determine whether taxpayers are complying with the rules. Taxpayer problems in complying with the rules are legendary. Homeowners might have to answer up to seven questions just to determine if their mortgage interest is deductible. And that's only "if ... (Sun, 20 Sep 2009 02:06:54 GMT)
News In Brief: mortgage rates, Xyratex, AT&T
Rates for 30-year home loans edged down for the third consecutive week and are close to record lows reached over the spring, providing an excellent opportunity for borrowers to save money by refinancing their home loans. (Sun, 20 Sep 2009 02:37:43 GMT)
Trio charged in massive mortgage re-fi scam
The sales manager of a Los Angeles mortgage company and two associates were jailed Friday morning in lieu of $2 million bail each on charges that they defrauded dozens of borrowers out of nearly $1 million. (Sun, 20 Sep 2009 03:59:06 GMT)
Trio charged in massive mortgage re-fi scam
The sales manager of a Los Angeles mortgage company and two associates were jailed Friday morning in lieu of $2 million bail each on charges that they defrauded dozens of borrowers out of nearly $1 million. (Sun, 20 Sep 2009 04:19:21 GMT)
FHA enacts finance, mortgage reforms
In the wake of the one-year anniversary of the collapse of investment banking firm Lehman Brothers, a flurry of reforms were announced Friday that would affect the mortgage and financial services industries. (Sun, 20 Sep 2009 06:04:38 GMT)
Real Estate Report: Now is the time to refinance or buy
The most popular question I am asked is "Should I wait to refinance?" The reasons people tell me are as varied as they are unsupportable: "I hear rates are going down after Obama is elected;" "I read that rates will drop lower;" "I heard that rates will go down to 3 percent before summer. (Sun, 20 Sep 2009 06:18:41 GMT)
30-year mortgage rates close to record lows
Rates for 30-year home loans edged down for the third-straight week and are close to record lows reached over the spring. The average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage was 5.04 percent, down from 5.07 percent a week earlier, mortgage company Freddie Mac said... (Sun, 20 Sep 2009 07:18:07 GMT)
Home calendar
Home Ownership Retention Seminar: This event for Oakland County homeowners will have the following topics: budgeting, credit, choosing the right mortgage when refinancing, steps to stop the foreclosure process and how to find assistance when you need it. 6:30 p.m. Mon. at the Dublin Community Center, 685 Union Lake in White Lake. Free. 888-350-0900, ext. 85402; www.oakgov.com/chi ... (Sun, 20 Sep 2009 07:23:32 GMT)
Paying half of mortgage balance will preserve some cash
Q: We are considering paying off the mortgage. We have nine years remaining on a 15-year term at 5 percent and owe $106,000. Our home equity line is at prime. (Sun, 20 Sep 2009 07:54:48 GMT)
Mortgage problems are walloping Americans' credit scores
Late payments, delinquencies, short sales and foreclosures are on the rise — as is the number of borrowers seeing their credit scores plummet, company says When you do a short sale of a house, or modify the mortgage, is there much of an effect on your credit score? What if you walk away from the mortgage altogether? (Sun, 20 Sep 2009 08:00:37 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, 20 Sep 2009 08:02:46 GMT)
After crash, loan officers are reined in
Loan officers are also to blame for the high-risk mortgages that led to record foreclosures. (Sun, 20 Sep 2009 08:59:28 GMT)
Real Estate Report: Now is the time to refinance or buy
The most popular question I am asked is "Should I wait to refinance?" The reasons people tell me are as varied as they are unsupportable: "I hear rates are going down after Obama is elected;" "I read that rates will drop lower;" "I heard that rates will go down to 3 percent before summer. (Sun, 20 Sep 2009 09:09:28 GMT)
Who else benefits from San Jose's loan program?
Besides ex-Police Auditor Barbara Attard, other top officials have low-interest home loans backed by taxpayers. (Sun, 20 Sep 2009 09:49:52 GMT)
US weighs crackdown on loan help
WASHINGTON - The head of the Federal Trade Commission said last week the agency is considering banning upfront payments to companies that advertise help for borrowers who are in trouble on their home loans. (Sun, 20 Sep 2009 09:51:04 GMT)
The Motley Fool: Pay down mortgage? Consider interest rate
Q: I'm debt-free except for my mortgage, and I have retirement savings and emergency accounts set up. I now find myself with an extra $400 per month. Is it smarter for me to pay down my mortgage faster with it, or to invest it in a stock market index fund? (Sun, 20 Sep 2009 09:53:46 GMT)
Pay down mortgage or buy stock?
Q I'm debt-free except for my mortgage, and I have retirement savings and emergency accounts set up. I now find myself with an extra $400 per month. Is it smarter for me to pay down my mortgage faster with it, or to invest it in a stock market index fund? - S.R., Montreal (Sun, 20 Sep 2009 11:27:31 GMT)
Gov't home loan agency faces money squeeze
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Housing Administration is tightening rules for lenders after reporting that its financial cushion will sink below mandatory levels for the first time in its 75-year history. Officials, however, insisted Friday that the agency won't need a rescue. "Under no circumstance will any taxpayer bailout be needed," said David Stevens, the FHA's commissioner. The agency doesn ... (Sun, 20 Sep 2009 12:30:23 GMT)
Mortgage rates edge down, still above record lows
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rates for 30-year home loans edged down this week, remaining close to record lows reached over the spring. (Sun, 20 Sep 2009 13:37:25 GMT)
NY fund would make energy-saving home loans
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- Legislation heading to Governor David Paterson's desk would establish a revolving loan fund for middle-class New York homeowners to do energy-saving home projects. (Sun, 20 Sep 2009 15:41:46 GMT)
Mortgage insurer sounds cash alert
The Federal Housing Administration, the US government mortgage insurer, gave warning that its cash cushion or capital reserve ratio would drop below the 2 per cent threshold mandated by Congress, as the savaged housing market puts increasing strain on the fund, Sarah O'Connor reports from Washington . (Sun, 20 Sep 2009 15:43:04 GMT)
Herhold: Former police auditor may owe taxes on low-interest loan
Barbara Attard got a $250K low-interest loan from the city of San Jose to buy a condo. Was it really her principal residence? Calculations on the loan | Federal regulations (Sun, 20 Sep 2009 18:13:22 GMT)
NY Fund Would Make Energy-Saving Home Loans
Middle-class New Yorkers may soon be able to hire contractors to do $13,000 worth of home improvements like adding insulation and buying new furnaces, storm windows and water heaters — and never cut a check to the contractor. The innovative bill awaiting action by Gov. David Paterson would create a revolving loan fund that allows consumers to pay off the project costs over time through their ... (Sun, 20 Sep 2009 18:13:28 GMT)
$30 billion home loan time bomb set for 2010
Thousands of Bay Area homes have a ticking time bomb embedded in their mortgage. The homes were purchased with loans known as option ARMs, short for adjustable rate mortgages. Next year, many option ARM payments will begin to readjust, slamming borrowers with... Sponsored Topics: Mortgage - Adjustable-rate mortgage - Business - Financial Services - Home (Sun, 20 Sep 2009 21:44:17 GMT)
Sydneysiders' mortgage stress, rental problems
STABLE unemployment figures and wafer-thin economic growth are masking an unfolding story of mortgage stress, rental problems and homelessness as the real impact of the downturn bites. (Sun, 20 Sep 2009 22:42:19 GMT)
Bid to increase mortgage lending
One of Northern Ireland's Big Four banks is now lending more to mortgage borrowers each month than at any time since 2007, and is also trying to hand out more loans, at reduced rates. (Sun, 20 Sep 2009 23:04:27 GMT)
30-year mortgage rates drop to 5.04%
WASHINGTON — Rates for 30-year home loans edged down for the third straight week and are close to record lows reached over the spring, providing an excellent opportunity for borrowers to save money by refinancing their home loans. (Sun, 20 Sep 2009 23:14:27 GMT)
Ulster Bank cuts mortgage rates
ULSTER Bank has launched a major drive to increase mortgage lending in Northern Ireland through reduced mortgage rates and a cut and standardisation in arrangement fees. (Mon, 21 Sep 2009 01:13:55 GMT)
Mortgage rates edge down, still above record lows
WASHINGTON -- Rates for 30-year home loans ticked down for the second-straight week, remaining close to record lows reached over the spring. (Mon, 21 Sep 2009 01:25:00 GMT)
Calculations on the Attard loan
Here are the calculations on how taxes might apply to Barbara Attard. The former San Jose police auditor got a $250,000 second mortgage from the city in 2005 at an interest rate of 2. Calculations on the loan | Federal regulations (Mon, 21 Sep 2009 01:43:33 GMT)
Herhold: Former police auditor may owe taxes on low-interest loan
Barbara Attard got a $250K low-interest loan from the city of San Jose to buy a condo. Was it really her principal residence? Calculations on the loan | Federal regulations (Mon, 21 Sep 2009 01:43:43 GMT)
A new era for mortgage lending
Don’t look now, but a new era of mortgage lending is upon us and the changes are rapidly affecting the housing market. This article is designed to inform readers as to the drastic changes we are seeing not only to the lending guidelines, but more importantly to the industry as a whole. While some readers may disagree with my following comments and opinions, it is what I see from the inside on a ... (Mon, 21 Sep 2009 04:04:54 GMT)
Fed home loan agency faces cash squeeze
WASHINGTON - The Federal Housing Administration said Friday its cash cushion will dip below mandated levels for the first time, but officials insist it won't need a taxpayer rescue. (Mon, 21 Sep 2009 04:43:27 GMT)
Trio charged in massive mortgage re-fi scam
The sales manager of a Los Angeles mortgage company and two associates were jailed Friday morning in lieu of $2 million bail each on charges that they defrauded dozens of borrowers out of nearly $1 million. (Mon, 21 Sep 2009 04:59:46 GMT)
30-year mortgage rates drop to 5.04%
WASHINGTON — Rates for 30-year home loans edged down for the third straight week and are close to record lows reached over the spring, providing an excellent opportunity for borrowers to save money by refinancing their home loans. (Mon, 21 Sep 2009 05:01:05 GMT)
Before applying for auto or mortgage loans, do your research
(ARA) - While the number of auto and mortgage loans issued are down, and the effort it takes to get a good loan these days might seem daunting, there are signs that consumer lending is improving with positive economic reports. (Mon, 21 Sep 2009 06:31:46 GMT)
Mortgage brokerages' suits target Colo. state probe
Two mortgage brokerages under investigation by the state are suing officials from the Colorado Division of Real Estate, alleging their privacy rights have been violated. (Mon, 21 Sep 2009 07:14:35 GMT)
Reverse mortgage: Income solution for sunset years
If banks offer a higher loan-to-value ratio, reverse mortgage will become more attractive. (Mon, 21 Sep 2009 07:25:44 GMT)
Mortgage rates edge down, still above record lows
WASHINGTON -- Rates for 30-year home loans ticked down for the second-straight week, remaining close to record lows reached over the spring. (Mon, 21 Sep 2009 07:34:09 GMT)
Smith Dollar garners FDIC mortgage fraud contract
SANTA ROSA – By the time the mortgage debacle really hit, Sonoma County law partner Rachel Dollar was already well-established in the lending fraud niche, having closed numerous complex, federal cases and publishing a book and widely followed blog on the topic. (Mon, 21 Sep 2009 09:24:23 GMT)
Energy-saving home loan fund proposed
ALBANY — Middle-class New Yorkers may soon be able to hire contractors to do $13,000 worth of home improvements like adding insulation and buying new furnaces, storm windows and water heaters — and never cut a check to the contractor. (Mon, 21 Sep 2009 09:29:46 GMT)
Pos Sol enhances mortgage club
Positive Solutions is enhancing its mortgage club by adding a raft of new products to its Masterbroker referral service. ... (Mon, 21 Sep 2009 09:57:09 GMT)
Lloyds Permanent Master to Issue Mortgage Backed Debt (Update1)
Sept. 21 (Bloomberg) -- Lloyds Banking Group Plc , the U.K.’s biggest mortgage lender, is issuing more than 2.9 billion pounds ($4.7 billion) of bonds secured by U.K. home loans. (Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:55:12 GMT)
How do I ... Understand my mortgage?
If you don't know what type of mortgage you have, you're not alone. A 2008 poll commissioned by Bankrate revealed that 26 percent of American homeowners have no idea what kind of mortgage they have. (Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:44:06 GMT)
Energy-saving Home Loans
ALBANY--- Legislation heading to Governor David Paterson's desk would create a revolving loan fund for middle-class New York homeowners to do energy-saving home projects. The loans could then be paid off with savings from lower utility bills. (Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:54:14 GMT)
Skiverton eyes loan signings
I'm looking to bring in one or two, especially with Jon Obika being away now... Yeovil boss Terry Skiverton is stepping up his search for a loan signing ahead of next Saturday's home game against Brentford. (Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:22:24 GMT)
PRESS RELEASE: Fitch Downgrades EBS MF's Covered Bonds To AA
Fitch Ratings-London-21 September 2009: Fitch Ratings has downgraded EBS Mortgage Finance's (EBS MF) residential mortgage covered securities (MCS) to 'AA' from 'AAA' following the recent downgrade of EBS MF's Long-term IDR to 'BBB-' from 'BBB'. (Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:18:29 GMT)
Mortgage rates edge down, still above record lows
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rates for 30-year home loans edged down this week, remaining close to record lows reached over the spring. (Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:19:30 GMT)
Mortgage brokers challenge bank-records subpoena
Associated Press - September 21, 2009 11:34 AM ET DENVER (AP) - Two mortgage brokerages under investigation by the state have filed lawsuits alleging that officials from the Colorado Division... (Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:46:01 GMT)
Lloyds Permanent Master to Issue Mortgage-Backed Debt (Update3)
Sept. 21 (Bloomberg) -- Lloyds Banking Group Plc , the U.K.’s biggest mortgage lender, is issuing more than 2.9 billion pounds ($4.7 billion) of bonds secured by home loans in the first public sale of the debt in more than a year. (Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:52:50 GMT)
Mortgage Brokers Challenge Bank-records Subpoena
Two mortgage brokerages under investigation by the state have filed lawsuits alleging that officials from the Colorado Division of Real Estate violated their privacy rights. The Division of Real Estate has subpoenaed bank records for Acclaim Mortgage Inc. owner Daniel Gordon, Vintage Mortgage Co. President Nicholas Barta and Barta's wife as part of an investigation that resulted from complaints ... (Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:12:58 GMT)
Calculations on the Attard loan
Here are the calculations on how taxes might apply to Barbara Attard. The former San Jose police auditor got a $250,000 second mortgage from the city in 2005 at an interest rate of 2. Calculations on the loan | Federal regulations (Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:51:59 GMT)
Herhold: Former police auditor may owe taxes on low-interest loan
Barbara Attard got a $250K low-interest loan from the city of San Jose to buy a condo. Was it really her principal residence? Calculations on the loan | Federal regulations (Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:52:09 GMT)
PCLender.com Announces Integration With Mortgage Point-of-Sale Technology Provider Mortgagebot
Two Leading Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Vendors Partner to Provide Clients and Prospects With Fully Web-Based Mortgage-Automation Solution (Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:37:12 GMT)
State veterans home loan rate lowered
JUNEAU -The Dodge County Veterans Service Officer Mark Grams announced the availability of mortgage loans at 5.25 percent interest rate with no funding fee for a qualifying state veteran's primary in-state residence. (Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:54:41 GMT)
Mansfield offers 100% mortgage
Mansfield Building Society, a Nottinghamshire lender with 25,000 depositors, has begun offering a 100 per cent mortgage to first-time homeowners buying in partnership with a housing association. (Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:57:49 GMT)
Mortgage Brokers Challenge State Bank-Records Subpoena
Two mortgage brokerages under investigation by the state have filed lawsuits alleging that officials from the Colorado Division of Real Estate violated their privacy rights. (Mon, 21 Sep 2009 18:01:38 GMT)
U.S. leading index at 1-1/2-yr high, loan defaults up
A measure of the U.S. economy's prospects scaled a 1-1/2-year high in August but a record rise in home loan defaults cast doubts over the durability of the apparent recovery from recession. (Mon, 21 Sep 2009 18:11:47 GMT)
Real Estate Report: Now is the time to refinance or buy
The most popular question I am asked is "Should I wait to refinance?" The reasons people tell me are as varied as they are unsupportable: "I hear rates are going down after Obama is elected;" "I read that rates will drop lower;" "I heard that rates will go down to 3 percent before summer. (Mon, 21 Sep 2009 19:19:35 GMT)
Record US mortgage delinquencies
High US unemployment keeps pushing up the rate of mortgage delinquencies, which could in turn drive personal bankruptcies and home foreclosures, monthly data showed . (Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:01:58 GMT)
U.S. leading index at 1-1/2-year high, loan defaults up
A measure of the U.S. economy's prospects scaled a 1-1/2-year high in August but a record rise in home loan defaults cast doubts on the durability of the apparent recovery from recession. (Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:37:13 GMT)
Six steps to take before agreeing to a short sale of a home
Selling a home for less than the debt on the loan, called a "short sale," is not desirable, but sometimes it is necessary for those who face major financial hardship. (Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:49:03 GMT)
Wells Fargo & Prudential Douglas Elliman Real Estate Launch DE Capital Mortgage
NEW YORK----Wells Fargo Ventures, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., the nation’s leading mortgage lender, and Prudential Douglas Elliman Real Estate, New York’s largest residential brokerage and ranked among the top four real estate companies in the United States, today announce a joint venture to originate and fund mortgage loans for Prudential Douglas Elliman and other ... (Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:15:00 GMT)
Fort Worth Resident Able to Modify and Repair Home Using SNAP Grant from FHLB Dallas and Southwest Bank
DALLAS -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas awarded a $5,550 Special Needs Assistance Program grant to Laura Creamer of Fort Worth, Texas. The grant was made available through Southwest Bank. (Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:21:54 GMT)
US mortgage delinquencies set record
HIGH US unemployment keeps pushing up the rate of mortgage delinquencies, which could in turn drive personal bankruptcies and home foreclosures, monthly data from the Equifax credit bureau shows. (Mon, 21 Sep 2009 22:24:00 GMT)
US mortgage delinquencies set record
HIGH US unemployment keeps pushing up the rate of mortgage delinquencies, monthly data shows. (Mon, 21 Sep 2009 22:24:00 GMT)
"Strategic Defaults": Mortgage Holders With High Credit Scores Are Leaving Their Homes
Who is more likely to walk away from a house and a mortgage -- a person with super-prime credit scores or someone with lower scores? (Mon, 21 Sep 2009 22:36:30 GMT)
Man Sentenced In Mortgage Fraud
Federal prosecutors say a New Carrollton man has been sentenced to more than three years in prison for his role in a mortgage fraud scheme. (Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:03:52 GMT)
US mortgage delinquencies set record
NEW YORK: High U.S. unemployment keeps pushing up the rate of mortgage delinquencies, which could in turn drive personal bankruptcies and home foreclosures, monthly data from the Equifax Inc credit bureau showed on Monday, Sept 21, according to Reuters. (Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:30:17 GMT)
U.S. mortgage delinquencies set record
High U.S. unemployment keeps pushing up the rate of mortgage delinquencies, which could in turn drive personal bankruptcies and home foreclosures, monthly data from the Equifax Inc credit bureau showed on Monday. (Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:32:45 GMT)
Mortgage delinquencies at a record high
High U.S. unemployment keeps pushing up the rate of mortgage delinquencies, which could in turn drive personal bankruptcies and home foreclosures. (Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:51:15 GMT)
US mortgage delinquencies at record high
NEW YORK, Sept 22 — High US unemployment keeps pushing up the rate of mortgage delinquencies, which could in turn drive personal bankruptcies and home foreclosures, monthly data from the Equifax Inc credit bureau showed yesterday. Among US homeowners with mortgages, a record 7.58 per cent were at least 30 days late on payments in August, up from 7.32 per cent in July, according to the data ... (Tue, 22 Sep 2009 03:47:21 GMT)
RBI against banks slapping penalty on loan prepayment
Charges disadvantage those wanting to pay off a loan or move to one offering better terms. Proper loan tenure | Tax deduction on home loan | Facts on down payments (Tue, 22 Sep 2009 05:55:54 GMT)
US mortgage delinquencies at record high
NEW YORK, Sept 22 — High US unemployment keeps pushing up the rate of mortgage delinquencies, which could in turn drive personal bankruptcies and home foreclosures, monthly data from the Equifax Inc credit bureau showed yesterday. Among US homeowners with mortgages, a record 7.58 per cent were at least 30 days late on payments in August, up from 7.32 per cent in July, according to the data ... (Tue, 22 Sep 2009 06:02:42 GMT)
Manteca mom, daughter seized by FBI on mortgage fraud charges
Based on information from a confidential informant on Saturday that a Manteca mother and daughter we (Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:04:27 GMT)
Home values fall in county
Allen County residents saw their home values drop in the worst economy since the Great Depression but paid less on mortgage costs, according to census figures released today. Photo by File photo (Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:16:18 GMT)
State veterans home loan rate lowered
JUNEAU -The Dodge County Veterans Service Officer Mark Grams announced the availability of mortgage loans at 5.25 percent interest rate with no funding fee for a qualifying state veteran's primary in-state residence. (Tue, 22 Sep 2009 09:09:44 GMT)
Will a refinance result in higher taxes?
Borrowing against your rental was smart while prices rose. But sell now and you still owe taxes. (Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:00:00 GMT)
Modify home loan before filing bankruptcy
Confirm mortgage modification in writing before you file for bankruptcy or the lender may void it. (Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:00:00 GMT)
Use CD proceeds to pay off loan
Absent any substantial penalties or fees, it makes sense to use a CD to pay off a loan. (Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:00:00 GMT)
Mortgage crediting in Ukraine to return no earlier than late 2011, says expert
VAB Bank's Anton Shaperenkov said there are currently no reasons to cut interest rates on mortgage credits, which are estimated at some 25-28% in hryvnias. (Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:07:33 GMT)
Lousy Loan Offers Still Coming by Mail
If anyone thinks mortgage brokers have been chastened by the financial calamity we've all been through the past few years, think harder. My husband and I received a particularly shoddy refinancing offer just a few weeks ago. It was packed full of misleading statements, starting with the address window. It read "Pay to the order of:" Well who doesn't want to open an envelope with a check inside ... (Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:11:37 GMT)
ACORN's illegal alien home-loan racket
There's one thing more shocking than the illegal-alien-smuggling advice that an ACORN official in San Diego gave undercover journalists James O'Keefe and Hannah Giles. It's the illegal alien home-loan racket that ACORN has already been operating with the full knowledge of the U. (Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:36:31 GMT)
Modify home loan before filing bankruptcy
Dear Bankruptcy Adviser, I am in the process of a loan modification on my home with my lender and will eventually need to file for bankruptcy. I have picked up a ton of debt trying to save my house. How do I know that the loan modification will be OK after I file? (Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:42:00 GMT)
Will a refinance result in higher taxes?
Dear Tax Talk, My wife and I purchased a home in February 2001, and lived in it for one and a half years before we left to further my education out of the state. We kept the house as a rental for all these years. (Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:42:10 GMT)
National 30-year Fixed Mortgage Rate Hovers Near 5.00%; Remains Unchanged From Week Prior
The weekly average rate borrowers were quoted on Zillow Mortgage Marketplace for 30-year fixed mortgages was unchanged from last week at 5.04 percent, according to the Zillow Mortgage Rate Monitor, compiled by leading real estate Web site Zillow.com®. (Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:00:00 GMT)
Mortgage Scams Plague Residents
By Katy Stech, The Post and Courier, Charleston, S.C. Sep. 18--For financially struggling home- owners, it's enough to worry about making the next mortgage payment. (Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:25:40 GMT)
Enterprise's Multifamily Mortgage Finance Group Expands Its Participation in Fannie Mae's Lending Program
Enterprise Community Investment, Inc., a national leader in affordable housing finance and investment, today announced the expansion of its special Fannie Mae affordable platform to include products for the acquisition, refinance or rehabilitation of market-rate multifamily housing. (Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:49:00 GMT)
Wells Fargo, Prudential Douglas Elliman Real Estate Launch DE Capital Mortgage
Agnitio is a privately owned company with venture ... Cryptomathic is one of the world's leading provide ... (Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:36:18 GMT)
San Jose modifying home loan program for city workers
SAN JOSE -- The San Jose City Council will consider making a change to its home loan program for senior executives. The proposal calls for the city council to approve all future home loans for senior staff members. (Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:48:54 GMT)
Mortgage Tech Company FNC Provides Access to Real Estate Info
OXFORD, Miss.----Mortgage technology leader FNC, Inc. announces the launch of the Collateral Investigator, a multifunctional data and analytics solution developed to provide accurate information about the true value of real estate. (Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:01:00 GMT)
Manteca pair arrested in mortgage fraud scheme
Associated Press - September 22, 2009 12:24 PM ET MANTECA, Calif. (AP) - The FBI has arrested a Manteca mother and daughter accused of defrauding lenders of about $5 million from home... (Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:32:22 GMT)
Manteca pair arrested in mortgage fraud scheme
The FBI has arrested a Manteca mother and daughter accused of defrauding lenders of about $5 million from home sales. (Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:48:21 GMT)
Mortgage Investors Await Fed's Next Move On Bond Purchases
NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- After months of predictability, investors in mortgage bonds backed by housing finance giants Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and Ginnie Mae face a measure of uncertainty as they await details of how the Federal Reserve plans to wind down its $1.25 trillion program to buy these bonds. (Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:33:49 GMT)
Manteca pair arrested in mortgage fraud scheme
MANTECA, Calif. (AP) — The FBI has arrested a Manteca mother and daughter accused of defrauding lenders of about $5 million from home sales. Prosecutors say 49-year-old Helen Sotiriadis and her daughter, 23-year-old Irene Sotiriadis, sold 30 residential properties to Cambodian nationals between March 2006 and November 2007. But a complaint filed Monday alleges the women inflated the buyers ... (Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:47:42 GMT)
2 Calif. women accused in $5M mortgage fraud scam
The FBI has arrested a Manteca mother and daughter accused of defrauding lenders of about $5 million from home sales. Prosecutors say 49-year-old Helen Sotiriadis and her daughter, 23-year-old Irene Sotiriadis, sold 30 residential properties to Cambodian nationals between March 2006 and November 2007. (Tue, 22 Sep 2009 18:34:37 GMT)
Two Plead Guilty In Mortgage Fraud Scheme
27-year old Bora Ly of Raytown, Mo. and 50-year old Deborah Saulmon of Olathe each pleaded guilty for their roles in a mortgage fraud scheme. (Tue, 22 Sep 2009 19:55:35 GMT)
Mother, daughter suspected of mortgage fraud are released on bail
A Manteca mother and daughter charged in Sacramento federal court with mortgage fraud were ordered released today on $750,000 bail secured by properties belonging to three associates. (Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:30:21 GMT)
National 30-year Fixed Mortgage Rate Hovers Near 5.00%
RISMEDIA, September 23, 2009—The weekly average rate borrowers were quoted on Zillow Mortgage Marketplace for 30-year fixed mortgages was unchanged from last week at 5.04%, according to the Zillow Mortgage Rate Monitor, compiled by real estate website Zillow.com. Rates for 15-year fixed mortgages fell to 4.45% from 4.48%, and 5-1 ... (Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:34:06 GMT)
Two plead guilty in mortgage fraud case
Two more have pleaded guilty to fraud charges in a $3 million mortgage fraud case, federal prosecutors said today. Bora Ly, 27, of Raytown, and Deborah Saulmon, 50, of Olathe, each pleaded guilty in federal court in Kansas to one count of conspiracy to commit bank fraud, money laundering and wire fraud. (Tue, 22 Sep 2009 21:19:04 GMT)
2 Calif. women accused in $5M mortgage fraud scam
(AP:MANTECA, Calif.) The FBI has arrested a Manteca mother and daughter accused of defrauding lenders of about $5 million from home sales. (Tue, 22 Sep 2009 21:30:29 GMT)
New rule will make it harder to obtain a condo home loan
Associatons should check if their properties are FHA-approved It may be a buyer's market for those looking to purchase a South Florida condominium, but a new FHA rule putting an end to "spot approvals" for home loans may burst the shopping bubble and make it much more difficult to qualify for a loan. (Tue, 22 Sep 2009 21:37:58 GMT)
Long reach of loan sharks
AHMAD (not his real name), 18, was once a loan shark runner. He is now undergoing a one-year rehabilitation at a boys' home. (Tue, 22 Sep 2009 22:07:18 GMT)
AG briefs chamber on mortgage crisis
Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna briefed the Snoqualmie Valley Chamber of Commerce on ongoing developments in the national mortgage crisis during a visit Friday, Sept. 18, in Snoqualmie. (Tue, 22 Sep 2009 22:18:19 GMT)
Elkhart holds housing fair
It was one-stop shopping for potential Elkhart homeowners on Tuesday. The city held a housing fair at McNaughton Park. Presentations included information on how to get a mortgage, how to refinance and (Tue, 22 Sep 2009 22:33:36 GMT)
AG: Mother, Daughter Real Estate Team Arrested In $5M Mortgage Scam
United States Attorney Lawrence G. Brown announced Monday, that a criminal complaint was filed charging Irene Sotiriadis, 23, and Helen Sotiriadis, 49, both of Manteca, with conducting a mortgage fraud scheme from March 2006 through November 2007 that caused losses to lenders estimated at approximately $5 million. (Tue, 22 Sep 2009 23:23:04 GMT)
PCLender.com Announces Integration With Mortgage Point-of-Sale Technology Provider Mortgagebot
HONOLULU - PCLender.com, Inc.® is pleased to announce a comprehensive integration and a new preferred referral alliance with Mortgagebot® LLC, a provider of multi-channel point-of-sale (POS) mortgage-automation solutions. (Wed, 23 Sep 2009 03:07:33 GMT)
Hong Kong Stocks Decline as Banks Begin to Curb Mortgage Deals
Sept. 23 (Bloomberg) -- Hong Kong stocks retreated, led by financials, after a report Standard Chartered Plc stopped offering discounts to mortgage customers following comments from the local regulator about lending risks. (Wed, 23 Sep 2009 03:19:36 GMT)
Hong Kong Stocks Fluctuate; Sinopharm Surges on Trading Debut
Sept. 23 (Bloomberg) -- Hong Kong stocks fluctuated as Sinopharm Group Co. surged on its trading debut and banks fell on a report Standard Chartered Plc stopped offering discounts to mortgage customers. (Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:04:34 GMT)
Fed pushes $1.45 trillion housing market plan into 2010; mortgage rates expected to stay low
WASHINGTON — Signaling confidence in a recovery, the Federal Reserve decided Wednesday to stretch out the pace of a program intended to lower mortgage rates and prop up the housing market. (Wed, 23 Sep 2009 05:27:05 GMT)
Bankwest Launches Australia's Only Capped Rate Home Loan
The Bankwest Capped Rate Home Loan is the only one of its kind in the Australian mortgage market. * When rates go down, so does the customer's rate, because its variable * If they go up, the rate is capped at 7.50% during the capped period * Variable rate is competitive with other standard variable rates in the market * A win-win for the customer - security of a fixed rate loan, minus the ... (Wed, 23 Sep 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
Mortgage lending rises
New figures show that mortgage lending by the major banks rose by 46 per cent in August. (Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:09:26 GMT)
FHA loan tips for home buyers seeking a mortgage
1. Chances are good that you'll come across one. During the heyday of no-money-down lending, you were unlikely to have a buyer using a government-insured Federal Housing Administration loan, which lets borrowers purchase a home with a down payment of as little as 3.5%. (Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:15:00 GMT)
Need a mortgage? Consider an FHA loan
1. Chances are good that you'll come across one. During the heyday of no-money-down lending, you were unlikely to have a buyer using a government-insured Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan, which lets borrowers purchase a home with a down payment of as little as 3.5%. Now FHAs are the only game in town for anyone who can't put down the minimum 10% many banks require to get a conventional ... (Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:16:57 GMT)
Hong Kong Stocks Decline Led by Banks; Sinopharm Group Advances
Sept. 23 (Bloomberg) -- Hong Kong stocks declined as banks fell on reports Standard Chartered Plc stopped offering discounts to mortgage customers and Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd. (Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:19:44 GMT)
Mortgage lending and approvals jump in August
Mortgage lending by banks rose 47pc in August on the previous month and the number of home loans approved surged 81pc year on year the BBA said. (Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:24:21 GMT)
Bank warns of 'false dawns' in economic recovery - but mortgage lending soars by 50%
Bank warns of 'false dawns' in economic recovery - but mortgage lending soars by 50% (Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:11:35 GMT)
Mortgage data add to evidence of recovery
The number of mortgages approved by banks for house purchases dipped slightly in August after rising steadily for the last seven months. The British Bankers’ Association said 38,095 mortgage applications for house purchases were approved in August. (Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:28:08 GMT)
FHA rule will make it harder to get a condo home loan
It may be a buyer's market for those looking to purchase a South Florida condominium, but a new FHA rule putting an end to "spot approvals" for home loans may burst the shopping bubble and make it much more difficult to qualify for a loan. (Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:30:27 GMT)
New FHA rule will make it harder to obtain a condo home loan
Associations should check whether their properties are approved It may be a buyer's market for those looking to purchase a South Florida condominium, but a new FHA rule putting an end to "spot approvals" for home loans may burst the shopping bubble and make it much more difficult to qualify for a loan. (Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:32:31 GMT)
U.S. mortgage applications jumps to highest since late May
U.S. mortgage applications jumped last week to their highest since late May as interest rates tumbled below 5 percent, data from an industry group showed on Wednesday. (Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:04:56 GMT)
Week-to-week mortgage applications rise 12.8%: MBA
Boosted by refinancings, mortgage application filings rebound in the week ended Sept. 18, up a seasonally adjusted 12.8% from the week before, Mortgage Bankers Association data show. (Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:16:10 GMT)
Insurers Seek Looser Standards on Residential Mortgage Holdings
Sept. 23 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. life insurers asked state regulators to loosen standards linked to souring residential mortgage investments as capital requirements surge. (Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:16:41 GMT)
Mortgage lending soars
Mortgage lending by the major banks rose by 46 per cent in August following a dip during the previous month, figures showed today. (Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:17:50 GMT)
U.S. MBA Mortgage Applications Index Rose 13 Percent Last Week
Sept. 23 (Bloomberg) -- Mortgage applications in the U.S. jumped last week to the highest level since May as lower borrowing costs spurred refinancing and purchases. (Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:44:35 GMT)
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