Fixed mortgage rates keep falling
Los Angeles Times
Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae — both wards of Uncle Sam in the aftermath of the mortgage meltdown — purchase virtually all fixed-rate loans. …
Now is the time to pay up to trade upSan Francisco Chronicle (blog)
US mortgage rates set new lows a 6th straight weekReuters
Does Credit Score Have Any Impact On Home Mortgage Refinance?Mortgage11
e-wisdom.com (blog) -PR Newswire (press release) -The Associated Press
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Real Estate Corner: New Rules That Apply to Home Loans
Prescott eNews
Basically, FHA as well as Fannie and Freddie are making an all out effort to improve their loan quality for mortgage backed securities. Why check credit? …
The changes on FHA loans and how they will affect borrowers and sellersWashington Post
Increase in FHA Mortgage Insurance Premiums Passes in HouseCQPolitics.com
HUD accuses Southlake company of improperly underwriting home loansFort Worth Star Telegram
Relocation.com -HSH Financial Publishers (blog) -FreeRateUpdate.com
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CORRECTING and REPLACING — Louisiana Bancorp, Inc. Announces Earnings for the …
MarketWatch (press release)
During the first six months of 2010, first mortgage loans secured by single family residences increased by $8.6 million, home equity loans and lines …
Capital Bank Announces Financial Results for Second Quarter of 2010MarketWatch (press release)
Bank of Commerce Holdings(TM) Announces Second Quarter 2010 Operating ResultsMarketWatch (press release)
Central Pacific Financial Corp. Reports Second Quarter 2010 ResultsMarketWatch (press release)
American Chronicle -PR Newswire (press release) -MarketWatch (press release)
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Pleasing trend: Buying less house with more cash
Dallas Morning News
"One of the best things that could happen to our mortgage industry is to limit home loans to those who are qualified and able to pay them back," she said. …
Fixed mortgage rates keep fallingLos Angeles Times
Now is the time to pay up to trade upSan Francisco Chronicle (blog)
Does Credit Score Have Any Impact On Home Mortgage Refinance?Mortgage11
Mortgageorb -e-wisdom.com (blog) -Reuters
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Narula's Hedge Fund Sees Risk in Mortgage Bonds After Recording 28% Gain
Bloomberg
Fannie Mae-guaranteed 6.5 percent mortgage securities, containing loans with average rates of about 7 percent, were underperforming Treasuries by 0.09 cent …
Fannie CEO Describes 'New Realism' For US Mortgage LendingWall Street Journal
Fannie Mae says new loan book soundest in a decadeReuters
Foreclosures boom among nation's most creditworthyUSA Today
NASDAQ -Lexology (registration) -Minyanville.com
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Mortgage rates continue to fall — but qualifying is no picnic
Los Angeles Times (blog)
The Gershwin standard is "Nice Work If You Can Get It." The refrain in today's housing market would be: nice loans — IF you can get them. Fixed mortgage …
Mortgage rates hit low of 4.54 percentThe Associated Press
Refinancing perks are disappearing as mortgage companies push loan insurancee-wisdom.com (blog)
US mortgage rates set new lows a 6th straight weekReuters
PR Newswire (press release) -MarketWatch -Journal Record (subscription)
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Summary Box: Mortgage applications down percent
The Associated Press
MORTGAGE APPLICATIONS DOWN: Applications for home loans fell 4.4 percent last week despite the lowest mortgage rates in decades, according to the Mortgage …
Borrowers on trend to reduce loansUPI.com
Mortgage Applications Fall 4.4% on Refinancing DeclineDailyFinance
Mortgage Bankers Association: Applications decline as rates go upBizjournals.com
Wall Street Journal -Bloomberg -Financial Times
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Fannie CEO Describes 'New Realism' For US Mortgage Lending
Wall Street Journal
The companies don't make mortgage loans; they purchase or guarantee mortgages made by lenders in exchange for a fee, allowing lenders to make fresh loans. …
Mortgage-Bond Spreads Surpass Lows Reached During Fed Emergency PurchasesBloomberg
Fannie Mae says new loan book soundest in a decadeReuters
Foreclosure starts hit record high for Fannie, Freddie loansInman.com
Washington Post -Asbury Park Press -Summit Daily News
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Summary Box: 8 Banned From Loan Relief Services
CBS 5
AP, (AP) BANNED FROM SELLING MORTGAGE HELP: The Federal Trade Commission banned eight people and companies from selling mortgage-relief services. …
Mortgage Relief Firms Pay Millions to Settle ChargesConsumer Affairs
FTC Bans Deceptive Marketers from Selling Loan Modification Services; One to …LoanSafe
Foreclosure Assistance Marketers Banned by FTC for DeceptioniNews Connect

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FHA Mortgage Rates: FHA, Conforming, Jumbo Loan Rates Steady
FreeRateUpdate.com
Today's FHA 30-year fixed loan rate remains at 4.25% for well-qualified borrowers paying a standard .07 to 1 point origination. Although FHA mortgage rates …
Putting Out Jumbo Welcome MatWall Street Journal
How to Refinance Your Mortgage Loan OnlineTMCnet
Qualifying for low mortgage rates todayBankrate.com
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