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In brief: Mortgage rates fall to lowest level in 50 years
Mortgage rates fell to their lowest point in five decades, but local Realtors and economists dont expect that to trigger an avalanche of homebuying or refinancing. (Sat, 10 Jul 2010 19:03:00 -0700)

Mortgage rates drop to record low of 4.57%
Mortgage rates fell for the second straight week to the lowest point in five decades. But many people either don't qualify for new mortgages or have already taken advantage of the low rates this year. As a result, the housing market and the broader economy may not benefit much from the lower rates. (Sun, 11 Jul 2010 00:07:54 -0700)

Bank's home loan push
MACQUARIE Bank's talks with the country's largest mortgage brokers are in the final stages as it prepares to re-fire its Australian home loan operations. (Sun, 11 Jul 2010 17:39:05 -0700)

Australian Home-Loan Approvals Climbed in May, First Gain in Eight Months
Australian home-loan approvals rose in May for the first time in eight months, a sign buyers are weathering the central banks six interest-rate increases since October. (Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:44:35 -0700)

Housing finance rise beats expectations
Home loan approvals have risen by 1.9 per cent, the first increase in eight months. (Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:55:50 -0700)

Home loan rise 'to hold interest rates'
THE number of home loans for owner occupied housing rose for the first time in eight months in May, official figures show. (Sun, 11 Jul 2010 20:16:08 -0700)

Your home loan rates will never be the same again
The introduction of the base rate system for lending has caused a lot of furore in borrowers' minds. Here's clearing all the confusion. (Sun, 11 Jul 2010 21:00:50 -0700)

Home loan decline may be levelling out
A RECENT downtrend in housing activity has shown signs of levelling out after home loan financing rose for the first time since September. (Sun, 11 Jul 2010 21:31:11 -0700)

Mortgage lending bounced back in May
Mortgage lending to people buying a home bounced back during May but is expected to remain subdued for the rest of the year, figures showed today. (Mon, 12 Jul 2010 02:09:39 -0700)

Mortgage lending rebounds in May
Mortgage lending to people buying a home bounced back during May but is expected to remain subdued for the rest of the year, figures have shown. (Mon, 12 Jul 2010 02:27:49 -0700)

Home mortgage refinancing benefits
A home mortgage refinance can lower a borrower's monthly payment and provide other benefits. (Mon, 12 Jul 2010 03:00:00 -0700)

Mortgage fraud suspect to repay victims
A 49-year-old Grosse Pointe man accused of swindling a pair of Roseville women out of $1,000 through mortgage fraud pleaded no contest to a felony that will be reduced to a misdemeanor if he repays the money. (Mon, 12 Jul 2010 03:36:13 -0700)

Mortgage lending bounces back - for now
Mortgage lending to people buying a home bounced back during May but is expected to remain subdued for the rest of the year. (Mon, 12 Jul 2010 04:09:15 -0700)

Mortgage refinance not always worth hassle
Dear Dr. Don, We currently owe $67,000 on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage for $132,000. We're seven years into the loan. We put an extra $1,000 on the principal each month. (Mon, 12 Jul 2010 04:41:09 -0700)

Mortgage Investor Sues 15 Banks Over Subprime
Cambridge Place also blames the mortgage originators the sub-prime lenders responsible for assessing borrowers for bending the truth about the worth of the loans. (Mon, 12 Jul 2010 05:12:37 -0700)

Refinance Not Always Worth Hassle
In some cases, a home loan refinance causes too many headaches to be worth pursuing. (Mon, 12 Jul 2010 05:24:20 -0700)

Home loan approvals perk up
Mortgage approvals have risen by a seasonally adjusted 1.9 per cent in May. (Mon, 12 Jul 2010 07:50:56 -0700)

Mortgage Fund Moves Up, Steel Sags
PHH and Avatar help mortgage finance ETF rally Monday. (Mon, 12 Jul 2010 12:23:44 -0700)

Low Rates Spark Mortgage Activity
Mortgage rates that have fallen to the lowest levels on record are bringing with them a sound loan officers in Memphis no doubt like to hear the inc... (Mon, 12 Jul 2010 13:54:04 -0700)

Ex-mortgage consultant sentenced to prison
SACRAMENTO - A former Redding mortgage consultant was sentenced today to three years in prison after pleading guilty last year to mail fraud. (Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:13:00 -0700)

Allied Home Mortgage Capital Corporation Appoints Compliance Manager
HOUSTON----Allied Home Mortgage Capital Corporation, the nations largest privately held mortgage banker and broker , announced today it has contracted with Jeanne L. Stell to oversee the day-to-day operations of Allieds more than 200 home loan branch offices across the US and the US Virgin Islands. (Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:11:00 -0700)

China's Banking Regulator Says It Has Made No Change in Home Loan Policies
Chinas banking regulator said it has made no changes to policies on home loans, according to a statement posted late yesterday to the website of the China Banking Regulatory Commission. (Mon, 12 Jul 2010 17:08:39 -0700)

China Day Ahead: Housing, Banks Regulators Say Home Loan Policy Unchanged
China will strictly enforce housing policies such as lending rules to prevent speculative real estate investment, the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development reiterated in a statement yesterday on its website. (Mon, 12 Jul 2010 17:13:26 -0700)

Mortgage rates at historic lows
With mortgage rates at an all-time low local mortgage specialists have seen increased interest in buying property or ... (Mon, 12 Jul 2010 19:29:25 -0700)

Mortgage-Bond Yield Spreads Approach Lowest Level on Record
Fannie Mae's current-coupon 30-year fixed-rate mortgage bonds narrowed 0.03 percentage point to about 0.65 percentage point more than 10-year Treasuries as of 4:45 p.m. in New York, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. The gap reached 0.59 percentage point on March 29, two days before the... Mortgage - Business - United States - Financial Services - Freddie Mac (Mon, 12 Jul 2010 21:00:00 -0700)

Refinance to save city $198,000
MAYVILLE With the unexpected refinancing of three bonds the city will save $198,819, bringing them closer to lowering their overall debt. Approved at the Monday night Common Council meeting, a refinanced bond of $925,000 will be issued to the city. (Mon, 12 Jul 2010 21:18:46 -0700)

MyVARefinance.net Announces VA Mortgage Rates at 30 Year Lows
Family-owned mortgage website urges veterans to take advantage of market lows. (Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0700)

Mayer Dallal Launches MayerDallal.com: Official Site for Short Sales, FHA Loans, Mortgage Refinancing and General Real ...
Mayer Dallal, a leading expert about short sales, FHA loans, mortgage refinancing and general real estate information, proudly announces the debut of his new site: www.mayerdallal.com. This site, which is the flagship destination for Mayer Dallal's professional services, contains detailed intelligence about residential real estate, rich video and links to additional ... (Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:05:00 -0700)

Mortgage battle exhausts Berkeley homeowner
For 18 months, Ronald Wallace fought with his mortgage company to trim his monthly payments. He had to re-send documents that were lost four times, spent endless hours on the telephone, and talked to dozens of people. (Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:06:51 -0700)

Mortgage vs. savings a personal as well as financial decision - Tue, 13 Jul 2010 PST
Q.Im 28, single, and just received an $86,000 inheritance. I dont know if I should pay off my mortgage ($79,836) or invest for retirement. If I pay off my mortgage, Ill lose the tax deduction. Any thoughts? Angela P. A.This is always an interesting question. Here are several ideas to consider. (Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:26:12 -0700)

Money Matters: Homeowners should run the numbers before they refinance
Mortgage rates are at near-historic lows, but refinancing is not for every homeowner. Shazia Khan filed the following report. (Tue, 13 Jul 2010 02:40:40 -0700)

Rise in mortgage lending figures
Mortgage lending to people buying a home bounced back during May but is expected to remain subdued for the rest of the year, new figures show. (Tue, 13 Jul 2010 03:33:20 -0700)

Mortgage deals target top and bottom of market
Lloyds TSB offers mortgage with 5% deposit Yorkshire Building Society launches rolling one-year fix Two innovative mortgage deals were launched this week one aimed at homeowners with only a small amount of equity in their property, and the other targeting those entering the final years of their mortgage. Lloyds TSB already offers first-time buyers a 95% loan-to-value (LTV) deal called Lend ... (Tue, 13 Jul 2010 05:57:29 -0700)

Mortgage-Bond Yield Spreads That Guide Home-Loan Rates Approach Record Low
Yields on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac mortgage securities that guide U.S. home-loan rates approached record lows relative to Treasuries as evidence of climbing borrowing costs and homeowners refinancing difficulties reduce concern that supply will increase. (Tue, 13 Jul 2010 07:52:56 -0700)

Federal Home Loan Bank of New York Awards $29.7 Million for 54 Affordable Housing Initiatives
-Combined projects will create or rehabilitate more than 2,900 affordable housing units throughout New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania- (Tue, 13 Jul 2010 08:00:00 -0700)

Mortgage-Bond Yield Spreads Approach Lowest Level on Record
Yields on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac mortgage securities that guide U.S. home-loan rates approached record lows relative to Treasuries as evidence of climbing borrowing costs and homeowners refinancing difficulties reduce concern that supply will increase. (Tue, 13 Jul 2010 08:08:43 -0700)

Artin Anvar of Love Funding Closes $10.5 Million Refinance Loan for the Village at West Point in Surprise, Ariz.
National mortgage-banking firm Love Funding today announced that Artin Anvar of the firms Washington D.C. office closed a $10,512,700 non-recourse loan for the refinancing of The Village at West Point, a multifamily housing complex located in Surprise, Ariz. Love Funding was able to secure the funds through an FHA-insured loan. (Tue, 13 Jul 2010 08:10:58 -0700)

Home-loan program back on the block
San Francisco residents will be able to tap The City again to help purchase their first home a sign that there may be new life in the local housing market. Starting Aug. 1, Mayor Gavin Newsoms Office of Housing will restart its stalled program of loaning low- and moderate-income residents money for... (Tue, 13 Jul 2010 22:21:49 -0700)

Historically low interest rates offer refinance opportunities
Despite the countrys weak economy, consumers can use the economic downturn to their benefit by refinancing their home or purchasing a new one with very low interest rates, according to a local mortgage lending veteran. (Tue, 13 Jul 2010 22:57:21 -0700)

Mortgage battle exhausts Berkeley homeowner
For 18 months, Ronald Wallace fought with his mortgage company to trim his monthly payments. He had to re-send documents that were lost four times, spent endless hours on the telephone, and talked to dozens of people. (Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:29:35 -0700)

Finding right mortgage important
NEW YORK - For those who can qualify, it's one of the best times to get a mortgage. (Wed, 14 Jul 2010 01:13:03 -0700)

Home-buying applications sink to 13-year low
Demand for loans to purchase U.S. homes sunk to a 13-year low last week, and refinancing demand also slid despite near record-low mortgage rates, the Mortgage Bankers Association said on Wednesday. (Wed, 14 Jul 2010 04:01:53 -0700)

Mortgage applications to buy homes hit 14-year low
The number of mortgage-loan applications for home purchases dropped to its lowest level in 14 years last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said Wednesday. (Wed, 14 Jul 2010 04:11:11 -0700)

MBA mortgage application fall unexpectedly in the US
FXstreet.com (Barcelona) - Mortgage applications in the US decreased by 2.6% last week, compared to a 6.7% rise the previous one. The data was much worse than expected by market analyst. (Wed, 14 Jul 2010 04:13:28 -0700)

MBA: Mortgage Purchase Applications lowest since December 1996
The Refinance Index decreased 2.9 percent from the previous week and the seasonally adjusted Purchase Index decreased 3.1 percent from one week earlier. (Wed, 14 Jul 2010 05:02:27 -0700)

Mortgage applications to buy home fall to 13-year low
Mortgage applications to buy a home plunged last week - to the lowest level in more than 13 years - as the housing recovery continued to struggle following the expiration of the homebuyer tax credit, an industry group said Wednesday. (Wed, 14 Jul 2010 05:26:00 -0700)

Mortgage Applications Sink To 13 Year Low
The attempt to reflate housing seems to be officially dead. The Mortgage Brokers' Association reported that d emand for loans to purchase U.S. homes sunk to a 13-year low last week, and refinancing demand also slid despite near record-low mortgage rates. As Reuters noted, "requests for loans to buy homes dropped 3.1 percent in the week ended July 9, after adjusting for the Independence Day ... (Wed, 14 Jul 2010 05:27:23 -0700)

U.S. MBA Mortgage Applications Index Decreased 2.9% Last Week
Mortgage applications in the U.S. fell last week as requests for purchase financing dropped to the lowest level in more than 13 years. (Wed, 14 Jul 2010 05:37:55 -0700)

Mortgage applications sink to 13-year low
Demand for loans to purchase homes sank to a 13-year low last week, and refinancing demand also slid despite near record-low mortgage rates. Mortgage - Refinancing - Loan - United States - Business (Wed, 14 Jul 2010 05:43:03 -0700)

Mortgage Demand Drops, Purchase Apps At Lowest Since 1996
(RTTNews) - Overall demand for mortgages dropped last week, led by another decrease in mortgage purchase applications, which fell to their lowest levels in more than 13 years. (Wed, 14 Jul 2010 06:13:59 -0700)

Home loan applications down 2.9 pct.
Applications for home loans dipped last week even though consumers were able to refinance at the lowest rates in decades. (Wed, 14 Jul 2010 06:36:31 -0700)

Mortgage applications fall 2.9 percent despite best rates in decades
WASHINGTON - Applications for home loans dipped last week even though consumers were able to refinance at the lowest rates in decades. The Mortgage Bankers Associations says overall applications decreased nearly 3 percent from a week earlier. (Wed, 14 Jul 2010 06:48:13 -0700)

Home loan applications down 2.9 pct.
Applications for home loans dipped last week even though consumers were able to refinance at the lowest rates in decades. The Mortgage Bankers Associations says overall applications decreased nearly 3 percent from a week earlier. That incorporates an... Mortgage - Refinancing - Business - Mortgage Bankers Association - Financial Services (Wed, 14 Jul 2010 06:50:57 -0700)

Home loan applications down 2.9 pct.
Mortgage applications fall 2.9 percent despite best rates in decades (Wed, 14 Jul 2010 06:58:52 -0700)

Home Loan Applications Down 2.9 Pct.
Mortgage applications fall 2.9 percent despite best rates in decades Mortgage - Loan - Business - Financial Services - Home (Wed, 14 Jul 2010 06:59:05 -0700)

Home loan applications down 2.9 pct.
WASHINGTON Applications for home loans dipped last week even though consumers were able to refinance at the lowest rates in decades. The Mortgage Bankers Associations says overall applications decreased nearly 3 percent from a week earlier. (Wed, 14 Jul 2010 07:09:23 -0700)

PersonalFinance: The lure of low mortgage rates
Three straight weeks of record low mortgage interest rates has spurred another refi boom. That's understandable: The idea of locking in 4.5 percent for 30 years is really tempting. (Wed, 14 Jul 2010 09:27:28 -0700)

Mortgage applications fall despite record low rates
WASHINGTON Applications for home loans dipped last week even though consumers were able to refinance at the lowest rates in decades. (Wed, 14 Jul 2010 09:41:55 -0700)

Mortgage considerations
A mortgage in the Lithuanian Republic is defined by the civil code as the pledge of an immovable object, or property, to secure the performance of a present or future debt obligation, and when the mortgaged object is not transferred to the creditor. (Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:06:19 -0700)

Home loan applications down 2.9% despite low rates
Meanwhile, the average mortgage rate for Greater Cincinnati hit a 25-year low for the sixth consecutive week. The local average rate for a 30-year loan sank to 4.61 percent this week, down 0.05 points from a week below. (Wed, 14 Jul 2010 12:10:02 -0700)

Mortgage company may struggle to repay investors
A mortgage company operated by a suspended Napier lawyer may struggle to refund investors, according to a liquidators' report. (Wed, 14 Jul 2010 12:46:03 -0700)

Summary Box: Home loan applications down
MORTGAGE APPLICATIONS FALL: Applications for home loans dipped nearly 3 percent last week even though consumers were able to refinance at the lowest rates in decades, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. (Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:02:40 -0700)

LendingTree Weekly Mortgage Rate Pulse Reports Record Low Rates Hold Steady
Mortgage rates offered by lenders on the LendingTree network held steady at record lows this week, according to the company's Weekly Mortgage Rate Pulse, a snapshot of the lowest and average mortgage rates available within the LendingTree network of lenders. (Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:10:00 -0700)

Total Mortgage Services Launches Wholesale Lending Platform In 17 States
MILFORD, CONNECTICUT - (July 14, 2010), Total Mortgage Services , LLC, a leading mortgage lender and broker, announced today that it has formally launched its wholesale residential mortgage lending platform, TMS Funding , in 17 states across the United States. (Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:13:40 -0700)

Summary Box: Home Loan Applications Down
Summary Box: Mortgage applications fall despite best rates in decades Mortgage - Loan - Business - Financial Services - Home (Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:13:47 -0700)

Mortgage applications index down 2.9 percent last week
Mortgage applications in the U.S. fell last week as requests for purchase financing dropped to the lowest level in more than 13 years. The Mortgage Bankers Associations index decreased 2.9 percent in the week ended July 9, the Washington-based Mortgage Bankers Association reported Wednesday. (Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:59:29 -0700)

LendingTree Weekly Mortgage Rate Pulse Reports Record Low Rates Hold Steady
CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Mortgage rates offered by lenders on the LendingTree network held steady at record lows this week, according to the company's Weekly Mortgage Rate Pulse, a snapshot of the lowest and average mortgage rates available within the LendingTree network of lenders. On July 13, lenders on the LendingTree network offered mortgage rates as low as 4.25 percent (4.39 ... (Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:38:24 -0700)

Mortgage Applications Hit 14-Year Low
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) announced that last weeks applications for home loans have dropped 3.1 percent. (Wed, 14 Jul 2010 18:03:10 -0700)

Mortgage rates edge higher
Mortgage rates rose for the first time in six weeks as nervous homebuyers remain on the sidelines. (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 03:00:00 -0700)

Home loan applications down 2.9 pct.
WASHINGTON Applications for home loans dipped last week even though consumers were able to refinance at the lowest rates in decades. The Mortgage Bankers Associations says overall applications decreased nearly 3 percent from a week earlier. (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 03:56:23 -0700)

Mortgage rates edge higher
Mortgage rates went up for the first time in six weeks. Even so, rates are still extraordinarily low. But not a lot of people are taking advantage of them. (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 04:10:47 -0700)

Mortgage rates remain at lowest level in decades
Mortgage rates were unchanged this week at the lowest point in decades, but it hasn't been enough to jump-start the housing market. (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 07:32:43 -0700)

Mortgage rates remain at lowest level in decades
WASHINGTON -- Mortgage rates were unchanged this week at the lowest point in decades, but it hasn't been enough to jump-start the housing market. Mortgage - United States - Financial Services - Business - Connecticut (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 07:32:43 -0700)

Mortgage rates remain at lowest level in decades
Mortgage rates were unchanged this week at the lowest point in decades, but it hasn't been enough to jump-start the housing market. Government-sponsored mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday the average rate for 30-year fixed loans this week was 4.57... Mortgage - Freddie Mac - Business - Loan - Tax rate (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 07:35:17 -0700)

Mortgage rates remain at lowest level in decades
WASHINGTON (AP) - Mortgage rates were unchanged this week at the lowest point in decades, but it hasn't been enough to jump-start the housing market. Government-sponsored mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday the average rate for 30-year fixed loans this week was 4.57 percent. (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 07:56:47 -0700)

Federal Home Loan Bank of New York and Alfred A. DelliBovi Honored on the Floor of the U.S. House of Representatives ...
-Hinchey honors FHLBNY for its Affordable Housing Program- (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 08:00:00 -0700)

Summary Box: Mortgage rates lowest in decades
RATES STAY LOW: Mortgage rates were unchanged this week from a week earlier. Government-sponsored mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said the average rate for 30-year fixed loans this week was 4.57 percent. (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 08:26:53 -0700)

Mortgage rates remain at lowest level in decades
WASHINGTON Mortgage rates were unchanged this week at the lowest point in decades, but it hasn't been enough to... (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 08:30:25 -0700)

Mortgage rates remain at lowest level in decades
Mortgage rates were unchanged this week at the lowest point in decades. Government-sponsored mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday the average rate for 30-year fixed loans this week was 4.57 percent. (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 08:44:55 -0700)

Mortgage rates remain at lowest level in decades
WASHINGTON Mortgage rates were unchanged this week at the lowest point in decades, but it hasnt been enough to jump-start the housing market. Government-sponsored mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said today the average rate for 30-year fixed loans this week was 4.57 percent. (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 09:24:17 -0700)

Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta Provides Record Levels of Support for First-time Homebuyer Market
More than 365 homebuyers in June benefited from $2.6 million in assistance (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 09:41:00 -0700)

Mortgage rates remain at lowest level in decades
Mortgage rates were unchanged this week at the lowest point in decades, but it hasnt been enough to jump-start the housing market. Government-sponsored mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday the average rate for 30-year fixed loans this week was 4.57 percent. Thats the same as a week earlier and the lowest since Freddie Mac began tracking [...] (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 09:41:35 -0700)

Bennett says he didnt know of home loan deals to staffers
Bennett says he didnt know of home loan deals to staffers By thomas burr The Salt Lake Tribune Updated Jul 15, 2010 03:45PM MDT Washington Sen. Bob Bennett said Thursday he was unaware that anyone on his staff got special home loans through CountryWide Finance Corp. as alleged in a congressional letter delivered to the Senate Ethics Committee. But the Utah Republican said he would cooperate ... (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 10:28:38 -0700)

Mortgage rates remain at lowest level in decades
Mortgage rates are unchanged this week at the lowest point in decades. (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 10:57:17 -0700)

Mortgage Rates At An All-Time Low
Mortgage rates nationwide stayed at the lowest point in decades this week. (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 11:52:46 -0700)

Mortgage rates remain at lowest level in decades
ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON Mortgage rates were unchanged this week at the lowest point in decades, but it hasnt been enough to jump-start the housing market. Government-sponsored mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday the average rate for 30-year fixed loans this week was 4.57 percent. Thats the same as a week earlier and the lowest since Freddie Mac began tracking rates in 1971. The last ... (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 12:38:26 -0700)

Bennett denies knowledge of home loan deals to staffers
Bennett denies knowledge of home loan deals to staffers By thomas burr The Salt Lake Tribune Updated Jul 15, 2010 09:49PM MDT Washington Sen. Bob Bennett said Thursday he was unaware that anyone on his staff got special home loans through CountryWide Finance Corp. as alleged in a congressional letter delivered to the Senate Ethics Committee. But the Utah Republican said he would cooperate ... (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:30:54 -0700)

Mortgage rates remain at lowest levels in decades
(AP) Mortgage rates were unchanged this week at the lowest point in decades, but it hasn't been enough to jump-start the housing market. Government-sponsored mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday the average rate for 30-year fixed loans this week was 4.57 percent. (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:54:43 -0700)

Bennett denies knowledge of home loan deals to staffers
Bennett denies knowledge of home loan deals to staffers By thomas burr The Salt Lake Tribune Updated Jul 15, 2010 06:40PM MDT Washington Sen. Bob Bennett said Thursday he was unaware that anyone on his staff got special home loans through CountryWide Finance Corp. as alleged in a congressional letter delivered to the Senate Ethics Committee. But the Utah Republican said he would cooperate ... (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:00:44 -0700)

Mortgage defaults rise again in May
MORTGAGE DEFAULTS rose again in May, according to an analysis of mortgage-backed bonds by ratings agency Moodys. (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:53:28 -0700)

Mortgage rates only part of deal
Mortgage interest rates of 4.57 percent -- the lowest in 70 years -- may attract Pittsburgh area residents to buy a home. But some are turned away because of stricter mortgage rules. (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 17:45:29 -0700)

Video: Mortgage Rates at Record Lows
Home mortgage interest rates are at fifty-year lows, but prospective mortgagers face stiffer review from banks, reports CBS News' Anthony Mason. (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 18:20:05 -0700)

Video: Mortgage Rates at Record Lows
Home mortgage interest rates are at fifty-year lows, but prospective mortgagers face stiffer review from banks, reports CBS News' Anthony Mason. (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 18:20:05 -0700)

Video: Mortgage Rates at Record Lows
Home mortgage interest rates are at fifty-year lows, but prospective mortgagers face stiffer review from banks, reports CBS News' Anthony Mason. (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 18:20:05 -0700)

Five ways that you can screw up a mortgage refinance
A mortgage-refinance boom is in full swing, as homeowners take advantage of record low rates by refinancing home loans. But a home-loan refi is more complicated than it was a few years ago. Home values are lower and paperwork requirements are higher. Its easy to make mistakes while refinancing a mortgage. (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 19:42:24 -0700)

Mortgage help headed to Will County
CHICAGO (AP) -- Struggling homeowners can get help in Will County. The state's Mortgage Relief Project can help homeowners with advice on preventing foreclosure and on how to refinance. Homeowners can also get information on crediting counseling. (Fri, 16 Jul 2010 01:13:56 -0700)

Mortgage Rates Steady
Mortgage rates were unchanged this week at the lowest point in decades. Government-sponsored mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday the average rate for 30-year fixed loans this week was 4.57 percent. That's the same as a week earlier and the lowest since Freddie Mac began tracking rates in 1971. Rates on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages decreased to an average of 4.06 percent, down from 4.07 ... (Fri, 16 Jul 2010 02:06:33 -0700)

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. is Today's Focus Stock on MicroStockProfit.com
DALLAS -- MicroStockProfit.com announces an investment report featuring Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. . The report includes financial, comparative and investment analyses, and recent company news that you need to know to make an educated investment decision. (Fri, 16 Jul 2010 03:50:00 -0700)

PersonalFinance: The lure of low mortgage rates
Three straight weeks of record low mortgage interest rates has spurred another refi boom. That's understandable: The idea of locking in 4.5 percent for 30 years is really tempting. (Fri, 16 Jul 2010 04:32:50 -0700)

Mortgage rates remain at lowest level in decades
WASHINGTON (AP) - Mortgage rates were unchanged this week at the lowest point in decades, but it hasn't been enough to jump-start the housing market. Government-sponsored mortgage buyer Freddie Mac says the average rate for 30-year fixed loans this week was 4.57 percent. (Fri, 16 Jul 2010 07:22:11 -0700)

Mortgage-Bond Yields That Guide Home-Loan Rates Decline to Record Low
Yields on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac mortgage securities that guide home-loan rates dropped to a new low, as companies from Bank of America Corp. to General Electric Co. reported revenue that missed estimates and a slump in consumer confidence fanned concern the economic rebound is slowing. (Fri, 16 Jul 2010 12:51:19 -0700)

Real Estate Matters: Windfall lets 15-year mortgage work
We are looking at refinancing this week. We have about $250,000 equity in our home on a 30-year mortgage at 6.2 percent. We are three years into the mortgage. We are in our mid-50s. We know we will stay in this home for at least seven more years. We have just come into a very nice inheritance. Should we go for a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage and put cash in to lower our payments, or should we just ... (Fri, 16 Jul 2010 20:00:04 -0700)

Low mortgage rates have yet to fuel home sales
Mortgage rates for 30-year fixed loans were unchanged this week at the lowest point in decades, but it hasn't been enough to jump-start the housing market. Mortgage - United States - Business - Financial Services - Freddie Mac (Fri, 16 Jul 2010 20:22:26 -0700)

Mortgage Foreclosures
These are mortgage foreclosures filed with the civil division of the Circuit Court for Jan. 11 through Jan. 14. Names in bold are the subject of, or have an interest in, the foreclosure action. Lighter names filed the foreclosure action. (Fri, 16 Jul 2010 21:55:23 -0700)

Home loan approvals perk up
Mortgage approvals have risen by a seasonally adjusted 1.9 per cent in May. (Fri, 16 Jul 2010 22:35:21 -0700)

Mortgage rates remain at lowest level in decades
Mortgage rates remain at lowest level in decades By ALAN ZIBEL Government-sponsored mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday the average rate for 30-year fixed loans this week was 4.57 percent. Thats the same as a week earlier and the lowest since Freddie Mac began tracking rates in 1971.. (Sat, 17 Jul 2010 07:11:58 -0700)

Mortgage rates remain at a record low level
WASHINGTON - Mortgage rates were unchanged last week at the lowest point in decades, but it hasn't been enough to jump-start the housing market. Government-sponsored mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday the average rate for 30-year fixed loans this week was 4.57 percent. (Sat, 17 Jul 2010 23:36:09 -0700)

Lenders' data mining goes deep
Mortgage makers are going beyond tax returns and bank statements to determine whether you're a good risk. They're checking such things as where you have pizza delivered and where you shop online. That pizza you had delivered the other night could mean the difference between whether you are approved for a mortgage or rejected. (Sun, 18 Jul 2010 00:35:38 -0700)

Five ways to mess up a mortgage refinance
A mortgage-refinance boom is in full swing, as homeowners take advantage of record low rates by refinancing home loans.But a home-loan "refi" is more complicated than it was a few years ago. (Sun, 18 Jul 2010 01:00:34 -0700)

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, 18 Jul 2010 01:57:23 -0700)

The Hindu Business Line : Public sector banks' home loan growth slower in South last fiscal
Housing loan disbursements by public sector banks (PSBs) in the South Zone States/Union Territories grew a robust 30.57 per cent in 2009-10 to Rs 19,277 crore (Rs 14,763 crore in 2008-09). (Sun, 18 Jul 2010 11:33:42 -0700)

Mortgage Rates Hit 50 Year Lows
Recently, banks have been seeing a burst of new business. (Sun, 18 Jul 2010 16:11:24 -0700)

NZ home loan affordability worsens slightly
New Zealand home loan affordability worsened slightly in June from May as the median house price nudged up faster than incomes, the Roost Home Loan Affordability report shows. However, affordability is set to improve through July as average two year ... (Sun, 18 Jul 2010 18:43:52 -0700)

Cairns Lockie Mortgage Commentary 16 July 2010
Welcome to the twelfth fortnightly Cairns Lockie Mortgage Commentary for 2010. We aim to keep you informed on developments at Cairns Lockie Home Loans and the mortgage market in general. (Sun, 18 Jul 2010 20:50:29 -0700)

Mortgage fraud not big issue in attorney general race
Rampant mortgage fraud during the housing boom played a major role in the state's real estate (Sun, 18 Jul 2010 21:02:35 -0700)

Home loan affordability dips in June
New Zealand home loan affordability worsened slightly in June from May as the median house price nudged up faster than incomes, according to the latest "Roost Home Loan Affordability" report. However, affordability is set to improve... (Sun, 18 Jul 2010 21:08:44 -0700)

Home loan affordability worsens
Home loan affordability worsened in June as house prices rose faster than incomes, according to new data. (Sun, 18 Jul 2010 22:29:33 -0700)

Home Loan Demand Jumps; Purchase Demand Rises
The Mortgage Bankers Association reported demand for home refinancing loans hit the highest level in 14 months (Wed, 21 Jul 2010 04:56:08 -0700)

Mortgage Rates Fall to 4.59%, Enough To Move Demand
Record low mortgage rates spurred an uptick in new-purchase mortgage applications last week for just the second time in the past two months, while more Americans also applied to refinance, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. (Wed, 21 Jul 2010 07:33:16 -0700)

Mortgage rates tie record low
Mortgage rates fell for the 10th time in the last 13 weeks, tying a record low. Now, if only the economy would cooperate, even more people could take advantage of the low rates by refinancing. (Thu, 22 Jul 2010 04:40:47 -0700)

Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco and NID Housing Counseling Agency Hold Free Foreclosure Prevention and First ...
Special guest Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey (Thu, 22 Jul 2010 07:06:00 -0700)

Mortgage rates hit new record low
Mortgage rates fell to a new record low for the fourth time in five weeks. But low rates haven't been enough to lift a struggling housing market. (Thu, 22 Jul 2010 07:26:22 -0700)

Mortgage rates tie record low
After rising for??a week, mortgage rates fell to all-time lows. Are consumers too scared to borrow? (Thu, 22 Jul 2010 07:26:24 -0700)

Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston Announces Second Quarter 2010 Results
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston announced the following unaudited results for the quarter ended June 30, 2010. "We are pleased to report a third consecutive quarter of positive net income, despite a continued challenging operating environment and additional credit charges against the investment portfolio," said Edward A. (Thu, 22 Jul 2010 08:27:00 -0700)

Mortgage rates hit 4.56 pct., record low
Mortgage rates fell to a record low for the fourth time in five weeks. But low rates haven't been enough to lift a struggling housing market. (Thu, 22 Jul 2010 08:59:39 -0700)

Mortgage rates hit 4.56 pct., record low
Mortgage rates hit 4.56 pct., record low (Thu, 22 Jul 2010 09:32:00 -0700)

IDBI Bank to merge home loan arm with itself
The state-run IDBI Bank today said it will merge its Pune-based wholly-owned home-loan subsidiary IDBI Homefinance with itself to consolidate its home loan business and gain more market share. (Thu, 22 Jul 2010 10:08:25 -0700)

Mortgage rates drop, home sales slow
Mortgage rates dropped again this week, but home sales remain sluggish. (Thu, 22 Jul 2010 10:55:46 -0700)

U.S. mortgage rates hit new lows
Mortgage rates for U.S. loans fell to a record low, lowering borrowing costs for home buyers and making refinancing more attractive. (Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:44:09 -0700)

Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston Announces Second Quarter 2010 Results
BOSTON, July 22 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston announced the following unaudited results fo... (Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:21:45 -0700)

Refinancings rise as mortgage rates hit 4.56 pct.
NEW YORK -- The lowest mortgage rates in decades are just too good for some people to pass up. Mortgage - Business - Financial services - United States - Refinancing (Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:50:41 -0700)

Summary Box: Mortgage rates hit low at 4.56 pct.
RATES FALL AGAIN: Mortgage company Freddie Mac said the average rate for 30-year fixed loans this week was 4.56 percent, down from 4.57 last week. (Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:54:59 -0700)

Mortgage rates fall to record lows. Time to buy?
Mortgage rates are the lowest they've been in more than 50 years. But mortgage rates are only part of the equation. (Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:29:32 -0700)

Mortgage Rates at Record Lows - Now Time to Buy?
Mortgage rates have hit record lows this week, the U.S. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. said Thursday. The average interest rate for a 30-year and 15-year mortgage rolled down to record low rates. (Thu, 22 Jul 2010 16:01:44 -0700)

Low rates spur refinance explosion
As mortgage rates continue to hover near record lows, applications for refinance activity has been climbing locally and nationally. (Thu, 22 Jul 2010 16:50:53 -0700)

Mortgage rate at all-time low
JACKSON, MS (WLBT) - In a questionable economy, Thursday, mortgage rates have hit an all-time low. According to the Mortgage Bankers Association, consumers can get a 4.5-percent interest rate for a 30-year loan and a 4.05-percent rate for a 15-year loan. (Thu, 22 Jul 2010 19:51:24 -0700)

Mortgage Rescue Firm Hit With Punitive Damages, Attorney Fees
A New Jersey judge on Wednesday ordered the president of a mortgage firm and one of its salespeople to pay $75,000 in punitive damages, and more in attorney fees, for leading a homeowner into unknowingly selling her house and losing $162,000 -- for their own benefit. The defendants "continuously concealed the character of their enterprise and the true nature of the transaction" and "preyed" on ... (Thu, 22 Jul 2010 20:53:19 -0700)

Low mortgage rates prompt many to refinance homes
The lowest mortgage rates in decades are just too good for some people to pass up. (Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:09:26 -0700)

Mortgage Rates Have Dropped Again
Mortgage rates dropped again this week. (Fri, 23 Jul 2010 01:07:56 -0700)

Mortgage Rates Hit New Record Low
Mortgage rates fell to a new record low for the fourth time in five weeks. (Fri, 23 Jul 2010 02:05:02 -0700)

Mortgage lending falls in June
LONDON (SHARECAST) - Mortgage lending by the major UK banks dipped in June, showing that housing market activity remained subdued. The number of mortgages approved for people buying a home fell to 34,813 from 36,418 in May, according to the latest data from the British Bankers' Association. (Fri, 23 Jul 2010 02:31:32 -0700)

NAB fuels home loan profits row
ANOTHER senior NAB executive has weighed into the debate on whether local banks were making "super profits" on home loans. (Fri, 23 Jul 2010 04:05:01 -0700)

Scores line up for loan help in D.C.
More than 160 homeowners lined up in downtown Washington before dawn Friday in hopes of obtaining better terms on their home loans with help from the housing advocacy group Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America. Loan - Financial Services - Business - Mortgage - Processing (Fri, 23 Jul 2010 05:47:21 -0700)

First Person: A mortgage writer's case against the new rules
Recent Capitol Hill rhetoric about greedy lenders and a Wall Street run amok implies all mortgage lenders are thieves and scoundrels. (Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:09:14 -0700)

Mortgage Investors With $500 Billion Urge End of Practices, Lawyer Says
Investors owning about a third of U.S. mortgage securities without government backing are urging bond trustees to help end practices that damage their holdings, according to Dallas lawyer Talcott Franklin. (Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:52:56 -0700)

Mortgage Investors Urge End of Damaging Practices, Lawyer Says
Investors owning about a third of U.S. mortgage securities without government backing are urging bond trustees to help end practices that damage their holdings, according to Dallas lawyer Talcott Franklin. (Fri, 23 Jul 2010 13:19:22 -0700)

Mortgage rates lowest in decades
The lowest mortgage rates in decades may be the shot in the arm the housing market needs to regain a stable foundation. (Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:25:42 -0700)

Mortgage approvals hit a four-month low
MORTGAGE lending slipped last month to the second lowest level since May 2009, the latest downbeat housing market figures showed yesterday. (Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:05:27 -0700)

30-year mortgage rates hit 4th record low in 5 weeks
Mortgage rates fell this week to a record low for the fourth time in five weeks. Mortgage - Business - Financial Services - United States - Loan (Fri, 23 Jul 2010 18:52:11 -0700)

Burglars take cash, gold from loan store
Burglars stole about $115,000 in cash and gold from a Phoenix auto title and fast cash loan business early Saturday morning, police said. At about 12:57 a.m., thieves hit the Tio Rico Te Ayuda store at 4201 W. Bethany Home Road. (Sat, 24 Jul 2010 10:34:17 -0700)

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