[Feature] Presidential Politics: Views on Fannie, Freddie Bailout
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have given the U.S. presidential candidates another economic issue to argue.<div class="feedflare">
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[News] Understanding the Bailout Rescue Plan
The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008-better known as the rescue plan-finally passed after causing widespread controversy in Congress and an extreme backlash from the general public. It won't cure our economic problems, but should revive paralyzed credit markets.<div class="feedflare">
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[Feature] Presidential Politics: Views on Fannie, Freddie Bailout
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have given the U.S. presidential candidates another economic issue to argue.<div class="feedflare">
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[Feature] Mortgage Rates Tumble Below Pre-Meltdown Levels
In the wake of the Fannie Mae takeover, mortgage interest rates declined, and the overall cost of taking out a home loan or doing a mortgage refinance fell almost 10 percent. That's unexpected good news for homebuyers, because mortgage rates are now as low as they've been since 2004.<div class="feedflare">
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[Feature] FHA Stealing Market Share from Private Mortgage Insurers
Companies offering private mortgage insurance (PMI) are suffering catastrophic losses due to an avalanche of foreclosure-related claims. But the FHA, which offers HUD-backed FHA loan guarantee reassurance to banks and investors, is quickly capturing that lost PMI market share.<div class="feedflare">
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[Feature] Mortgage Rates Tumble Below Pre-Meltdown Levels
In the wake of the Fannie Mae takeover, mortgage interest rates declined, and the overall cost of taking out a home loan or doing a mortgage refinance fell almost 10 percent. That's unexpected good news for homebuyers, because mortgage rates are now as low as they've been since 2004.<div class="feedflare">
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[Feature] FHA Stealing Market Share from Private Mortgage Insurers
Companies offering private mortgage insurance (PMI) are suffering catastrophic losses due to an avalanche of foreclosure-related claims. But the FHA, which offers HUD-backed FHA loan guarantee reassurance to banks and investors, is quickly capturing that lost PMI market share.<div class="feedflare">
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[News] House Set to Vote Again on $700 Billion Bailout
Once again the fate of the $700 billion economic stabilization legislation sits in the chambers of the House of Representatives.<div class="feedflare">
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[Feature] Taxing Politics: Where the Candidates Stand
Tax policy changes with every new administration. Do you know how you'll be affected this time?<div class="feedflare">
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[Feature] Home Loan Shopping: Apply to Multiple Mortgage Lenders
The mortgage marketplace is tight. While many borrowers are just happy to get approved, there's nothing stopping you from applying to a variety of different mortgage banks for your loan.<div class="feedflare">
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[News] House Set to Vote Again on $700 Billion Bailout
Once again the fate of the $700 billion economic stabilization legislation sits in the chambers of the House of Representatives.<div class="feedflare">
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[Feature] Taxing Politics: Where the Candidates Stand
Tax policy changes with every new administration. Do you know how you'll be affected this time?<div class="feedflare">
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[Feature] Home Loan Shopping: Apply to Multiple Mortgage Lenders
The mortgage marketplace is tight. While many borrowers are just happy to get approved, there's nothing stopping you from applying to a variety of different mortgage banks for your loan.<div class="feedflare">
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[News] Senate Evening Vote Ends Passes Bailout Plan, House Now Holds Keys
In an evening vote by the Senate, most likely not a coincident that it was after US market close, the $700 billion rescue bill passed decisively. This leaves the House of Representatives to muster the necessary support to pass similar legislation to what was voted down on Monday. Enhanced by the Senate to include Republican favored expanded FDIC insurance, tax breaks for businesses and individuals, as well as a support to loosen market-to-market SEC regulation the legislation goes to the House for a vote as early as Friday.<div class="feedflare">
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[Feature] Getting the Most from Your Reverse Mortgage
New government regulations make it easier for seniors to get money from their home equity with a reverse mortgage.<div class="feedflare">
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[Feature] Foreclosure Rates: A Growing Problem
Various foreclosure assistance programs were supposed to stall the upward momentum of high foreclosure rates, and even reverse the expanding epidemic. Instead, the situation is getting worse, and there appears to be nothing anyone can do to stop the rising tide of defaults.<div class="feedflare">
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[Feature] Getting the Most from Your Reverse Mortgage
New government regulations make it easier for seniors to get money from their home equity with a reverse mortgage.<div class="feedflare">
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[Feature] Foreclosure Rates: A Growing Problem
Various foreclosure assistance programs were supposed to stall the upward momentum of high foreclosure rates, and even reverse the expanding epidemic. Instead, the situation is getting worse, and there appears to be nothing anyone can do to stop the rising tide of defaults.<div class="feedflare">
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[News] US Senate to Vote on $700 Billion Rescue Plan
Tonight the US Senate will take their turn at passing the $700 billion bailout plan. On the heels of a stunning defeat in the House of Representatives on Monday that sent the US Stock Market down 700 points, the Senate will attempt a modified version.<div class="feedflare">
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[Feature] How to Buy a Foreclosure
When times are tough, it seems like the rich get richer. Today's housing market is no different. Real estate investors with the means to buy foreclosure properties are moving quickly. Be forewarned: This can be a tricky business.<div class="feedflare">
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[Feature] Improve Your Chances of Selling Your Home
As the real estate market continues its descent, home sellers are becoming more innovative. The days of setting up a "for sale" sign are long gone. For people who have "selling home" on the top of their priority list, tactics like home staging and house trading are becoming useful.<div class="feedflare">
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[News] Senate Evening Vote Ends Passes Bailout Plan, House Now Holds Keys
In an evening vote by the Senate, most likely not a coincident that it was after US market close, the $700 billion rescue bill passed decisively. This leaves the House of Representatives to muster the necessary support to pass similar legislation to what was voted down on Monday. Enhanced by the Senate to include Republican favored expanded FDIC insurance, tax breaks for businesses and individuals, as well as a support to loosen market-to-market SEC regulation the legislation goes to the House for a vote as early as Friday.<div class="feedflare">
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[News] US Senate to Vote on $700 Billion Rescue Plan
Tonight the US Senate will take their turn at passing the $700 billion bailout plan. On the heels of a stunning defeat in the House of Representatives on Monday that sent the US Stock Market down 700 points, the Senate will attempt a modified version.<div class="feedflare">
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[Feature] How to Buy a Foreclosure
When times are tough, it seems like the rich get richer. Today's housing market is no different. Real estate investors with the means to buy foreclosure properties are moving quickly. Be forewarned: This can be a tricky business.<div class="feedflare">
<a href="http://feeds.mortgageloan.com/~f/rss/mortgageloan?a=yBOSM"><img src="http://feeds.mortgageloan.com/~f/rss/mortgageloan?i=yBOSM" border="0"></img></a>
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[Feature] Improve Your Chances of Selling Your Home
As the real estate market continues its descent, home sellers are becoming more innovative. The days of setting up a "for sale" sign are long gone. For people who have "selling home" on the top of their priority list, tactics like home staging and house trading are becoming useful.<div class="feedflare">
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[News] House Rejects Bailout and Stock Market Reacts, Dow Down 777.68
Considered a bi-partisan done deal, the enormous market bailout bill was voted down in dramatic fashion. With 95 Democrats and 133 Republicans casting "Nay" as their vote the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 did not even make it out of the House of Representatives.<div class="feedflare">
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[Feature] New Angle on Home Equity Loans
A new service allows homeowners to cash out their equity without incurring interest charges and loan repayments.<div class="feedflare">
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[Feature] FHA Financing For a Dirt-Cheap Fixer-Upper
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) can help you get a great deal on "vintage" real estate.<div class="feedflare">
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[Feature] FHA Financing For a Dirt-Cheap Fixer-Upper
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) can help you get a great deal on "vintage" real estate.<div class="feedflare">
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