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Consumers Caught as Credit Tightens
posted: 9 DAYS 18 HOURS AGOcomments: 0
filed under: Financial Crisis, Credit, Loans, Mortgages, Personal Loans, Refinancing, Student Loans
If you're struggling to understand how the fall of Wall Street and the Capitol Hill negotiations for a bailout means to you, try applying for a mortgage or a new credit card. Around the country, Main Street Americans are learning the hard way how the remote financial crisis is actually their problem as well.
For Sale By Owner Could be a Big Trap
posted: 18 DAYS 2 HOURS AGOcomments: 0
filed under: Mortgages, Recession, Refinancing
You might think that saving money on a commission is a good thing in today's economy, but the real estate market is tricky these days, so putting out your own shingle and trying to sell your home by yourself may not be as easy as you think. Here's some advice you'll want to consider.
David Duprey, AP
Is it Time to Refinance?
posted: 18 DAYS AGOcomments: 0
filed under: Economizer, Cut Costs, Make More, Mortgages, Recession, Refinancing
Given the Fannie and Freddie bailout and interest rates at major lows, a lot of people could be tempted to refinance. Is this the right option for you? Here's a checklist of issues you will want to consider to se if it's the right move for you.
David Duprey, AP
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posted: 74 DAYS 21 HOURS AGOcomments: 0
filed under: Refinancing, Retirement, Retirement Advice, Savings Account, Specials, Student Loans
Consumer Impact of Fannie, Freddie Deal
posted: 27 DAYS 2 HOURS AGOcomments: 0
filed under: Home Equity Loan, Mortgages, Recession, Refinancing
What does the federal bailout of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac mean for you? Now that the dust has settled a bit, experts are weighing in.
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Foreclosure Filings Soar 121 Percent
posted: 68 DAYS 19 HOURS AGOcomments: 0
AP
Cash-strapped homeowners continue to be swallowed by debt as 220,000 homes are lost to bank repossessions in the second quarter -- nearly triple the number from the same period in 2007. The The latest statistics from RealtyTrac also show that foreclosure filings continued to climb as well, jumping 121 percent from a year ago.
Who Benefits From Housing Rescue Plan?
posted: 68 DAYS 20 HOURS AGOcomments: 0
filed under: Mortgages, Refinancing
With approval from both House and Senate lawmakers, a housing bill that is expected to help 400,000 homeowners avoid foreclosure is headed to President Bush for his signature. But many questions remain. Will it do enough to help all in need and will it make a lasting impact? It depends on who you ask. Also See: Administration, Top Banks Endorse Financing Tool
Should You Refinance Your Mortgage?
posted: 59 DAYS 1 HOUR AGOcomments: 0
filed under: Debt, Economizer, Cut Costs, Mortgages, Refinancing
Ken and Daria Dolan, known as the first family of personal finance, answer your questions every Friday on AOL's WalletPop blog. This week: Is now a good time to refinance your mortgage?
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posted: 74 DAYS 21 HOURS AGOcomments: 0
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Barbara Bartlein
Aug 26th 2008 @ 10:00 am
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Borrowing, Budgets, Debt, Real Estate, Saving, Relationships, Mortgage Confidential
Ed McMahon: Where's the bucks?
Ed McMahon has finally found a buyer for his multi-million dollar house avoiding foreclosure. Reportedly, his mortage lenders filed notice of default in Februrary when McMahon was over $644,00 in...
David Reed
Jul 29th 2008 @ 3:30 pm
Filed Under:
Debt, Real Estate, Fraud, Recession, Mortgage Confidential
Mortgage Confidential: Who is culpable for the credit crisis?
I got this email today (a good one) from a reader wanting to know who we should hold responsible for the mortgage "crisis." Q: David: Can we hold our political leaders responsible for the financial...
Mortgage Confidential: closing an account can hurt your credit score
The old adage, if 10 years ago makes for an adage, was to monitor your credit and close down any unused credit accounts. Before the advent of "instant" mortgage approvals and automated underwriting...
Mortgage Confidential: Co-borrowers' good credit won't erase your bad
Many moons ago, we in the mortgage business would sometimes hear the phrase, "I've got terrible credit but my Uncle said he would co-sign for me" and we would put together a financing package that...
Refinancing Basics
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