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Sunday, November 30th, 2008

GE rushes to cap its losses in Australia - The Australian

GE rushes to cap its losses in Australia
The Australian, Australia - 8 hours ago
It has also been active in high interest rate unsecured personal loans, which some watchers say were targeted at borrowers with bad credit histories. …

Where does money come from? - Examiner.com

BBC News

Where does money come from?
Examiner.com - 1 hour ago
The Fed loans the $100 to a commercial bank at 5% annual interest. But how can the commercial bank pay back $105 when there are only $100 in existence? …
Treasurys Volatile as Stocks Sag Wall Street Journal
Federal government to blame for economic crisis Cherry Hill Courier Post
Credit measures carry risk Chicago Tribune
Briefing.com - Los Angeles Times
all 2,152 news articles

Eon bank to disburse RM100m in personal loans - Business Times - Malaysia

The Edge Daily

Eon bank to disburse RM100m in personal loans
Business Times - Malaysia, Malaysia - Nov 27, 2008
EON Bank expects to disburse RM100 million from its newly launched EON Bank Personal Loan scheme over the next 12 months, despite troubled economic …
EON Bank cuts BLR to 6.5% Malaysia Star
Choose a region The Edge Daily
28-11-2008: EON: No slowdown in expansion next year The Edge Daily
all 4 news articles

Cost of personal loans soars in two months - Telegraph.co.uk

CEP News

Cost of personal loans soars in two months
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - Nov 27, 2008
The cost of personal loans has increased in the past two months despite the sharp fall in interest rates, new figures show. By Myra Butterworth, Personal …
The World Bank, the IFC and the antecedents of the financial crisis Bretton Woods Update
ECB lends over 334b euros Straits Times
all 282 news articles

Moneysupermarket.com: Personal loans becoming more expensive - Money News

Metro

Moneysupermarket.com: Personal loans becoming more expensive
Money News, UK - Nov 28, 2008
Moneysupermarket.com has cautioned potential borrowers to be wary of personal loans, as they have become more expensive in recent weeks. …
Borrowing rates 'at all-time high' London Stock Exchange
Borrower beware…loan rates at an all-time high Moneysupermarket.com (press release)
Cost of borrowing rockets Your Money Haven
all 12 news articles

Cost of loans up despite rate fall - The Press Association

Cost of loans up despite rate fall
The Press Association - Nov 27, 2008
The gap between the average cost of a personal loan and official interest rates has nearly doubled during the past two months, research has shown. …

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Saturday, November 29th, 2008

When credit cards attack - Minneapolis Star Tribune

When credit cards attack
Minneapolis Star Tribune, MN - 5 hours ago
Of course, if you are easily tempted by having lots of available credit, this is not the solution for you. Whether your credit is good or bad, …

Bad Credit Car Loans – Buy your Dream Car without Credit Worries - SheKnows.com

Bad Credit Car Loans – Buy your Dream Car without Credit Worries
SheKnows.com, AZ - Nov 28, 2008
If you try to get yourself some financing for a brand-new car and you happen to have bad credit and you should consider getting yourself a Bad Credit Loan …

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Saturday, November 29th, 2008

Debt Settlement USA's Rising Consumer Debt Index Fueled by … - MarketWatch

Debt Settlement USA's Rising Consumer Debt Index Fueled by …
MarketWatch - Nov 28, 2008
The mortgage delinquency rate reflected in the CDI is based on real estate loans including loans secured by one to four family properties, including home …

US MBA’s Mortgage Applications Index Rose 1.5% Last Week - Bloomberg

US MBA’s Mortgage Applications Index Rose 1.5% Last Week
Bloomberg - Nov 26, 2008
The housing slump will probably extend well into a fourth year as borrowers find it difficult to obtain mortgage loans and foreclosures worsen the glut of …
Refinancing Mortgage Loan, Countrywide Home Loan & Equity Loan Rates ScienceBlog.com
US Consumer Loan Aid Will Trickle Only So Far New York Times
Mortgage rate drop sparks surge in consumer interest San Jose Mercury News
Reuters - Arizona Republic
all 28 news articles

Correction: Fitch Publishes Ratings on CIT Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-1 - MarketWatch

Correction: Fitch Publishes Ratings on CIT Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-1
MarketWatch - Nov 26, 2008
20 and contains revised ratings on the transaction as highlighted below) Fitch Ratings publishes its ratings on CIT Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-1. …

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Saturday, November 29th, 2008

Hong Kong Mortgage Loans Fall 40% as Economy Slows (Update2) - Bloomberg

Property Wire

Hong Kong Mortgage Loans Fall 40% as Economy Slows (Update2)
Bloomberg - Nov 26, 2008
26 (Bloomberg) — Hong Kong mortgage loans fell for a third month in October as banks tightened lending amid an economic slowdown and a freeze in global …
HK's mortgage loans fall 40% Homes Overseas
Hong Kong Housing Woes Wall Street Journal
all 31 news articles

Some Consumers Say Wall Street Failed Them - Wall Street Journal

Some Consumers Say Wall Street Failed Them
Wall Street Journal - 12 hours ago
She'd already taken roughly $10000 in a loan and hardship withdrawal from her 401(k) in her struggle to cover the mortgage payments. …

US MBA’s Mortgage Applications Index Rose 1.5% Last Week - Bloomberg

US MBA’s Mortgage Applications Index Rose 1.5% Last Week
Bloomberg - Nov 26, 2008
The housing slump will probably extend well into a fourth year as borrowers find it difficult to obtain mortgage loans and foreclosures worsen the glut of …
Refinancing Mortgage Loan, Countrywide Home Loan & Equity Loan Rates ScienceBlog.com
US Consumer Loan Aid Will Trickle Only So Far New York Times
Mortgage rate drop sparks surge in consumer interest San Jose Mercury News
Reuters - Arizona Republic
all 28 news articles

Debt Settlement USA's Rising Consumer Debt Index Fueled by … - MarketWatch

Debt Settlement USA's Rising Consumer Debt Index Fueled by …
MarketWatch - Nov 28, 2008
The mortgage delinquency rate reflected in the CDI is based on real estate loans including loans secured by one to four family properties, including home …

Banks will not stop mortgage loans in Romania, analysts believe - Financiarul

Banks will not stop mortgage loans in Romania, analysts believe
Financiarul, Romania - Nov 28, 2008
Banks will not stop granting mortgage loans in Romania and when the restrictions imposed by the National Bank of Romania (BNR) are lifted, …
New credit requirements halve crediting Financiarul
all 3 news articles

Correction: Fitch Publishes Ratings on CIT Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-1 - MarketWatch

Correction: Fitch Publishes Ratings on CIT Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-1
MarketWatch - Nov 26, 2008
20 and contains revised ratings on the transaction as highlighted below) Fitch Ratings publishes its ratings on CIT Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-1. …

Lawsuit Paints Loan Crisis In Black, White and Brown - Washington Post

The Associated Press

Lawsuit Paints Loan Crisis In Black, White and Brown
Washington Post, United States - 20 hours ago
In dollar terms, subprime and so-called "Alt-A" no-documentation loans accounted for 32 percent of all mortgage originations in 2005. …
World stocks mixed in wake of upturn in US stocks The Associated Press
AP Executive Morning Briefing The Associated Press
all 65 news articles

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Friday, November 28th, 2008

Consumers hold tight to wallets - Seattle Times

BBC News

Consumers hold tight to wallets
Seattle Times, United States - Nov 27, 2008
Under the plan, the Federal Reserve will lend money to firms that provide student loans, auto loans and credit cards, as well as loans backed by the Small …
White House Offers Economic Reassurance for the Holidays RTT News
Henry Paulson announces $800 billion more in federal aid on … Los Angeles Times
New Facility Targets Consumer Lending Wall Street Journal
Salt Lake Tribune - Whitehouse.gov (press release)
all 1,289 news articles

Consumer loans are hurting Jacksonville credit unions - Jacksonville Business Journal

Consumer loans are hurting Jacksonville credit unions
Jacksonville Business Journal, FL - 13 hours ago
Maury Pilver is president and CEO of HealthAmerica Credit Union, which specializes in auto loans. NORTHEAST FLORIDA — Delinquent consumer loans — credit …

US Consumer Loan Aid Will Trickle Only So Far - New York Times

US Consumer Loan Aid Will Trickle Only So Far
New York Times, United States - Nov 26, 2008
By RON LIEBER and TARA SIEGEL BERNARD If you’re buying a home, refinancing a mortgage or seeking an auto or student loan, the new government plans to make …

Billions Coming for Mortgages, Credit Cards, Student & Car Loans - News10.net

Telegraph.co.uk

Billions Coming for Mortgages, Credit Cards, Student & Car Loans
News10.net, CA - Nov 25, 2008
… other financial firms that hold Triple-A rated securities backed by "newly and recently originated" consumer loans, such as credit cards and auto loans. …
US Moves to Revive Consumer Lending Washington Post
Meltdown 101: Why Fed can easily offer money help The Associated Press
Paulson announces new economic programs Cambodia News
National Post - Chicago Tribune
all 1,369 news articles

Editorial: Politicizing auto loan risks viability of Detroit Three - DetNews.com

The Associated Press

Editorial: Politicizing auto loan risks viability of Detroit Three
DetNews.com, MI - Nov 25, 2008
The auto executives certainly should have done a much better job making their case to the nation. Now, House and Senate leaders have asked General Motors …
Big 3 Prepare Their Case For Congress: We Can Succeed, Give Us The … Investor’s Business Daily (subscription)
US Automakers Told To Draft Viability Plan Washington Post
Congress Prepares to Reconsider Aid Package for Auto Makers Wall Street Journal
The Associated Press - guardian.co.uk
all 278 news articles

Area car dealers hope for bailout - Charlottesville Daily Progress

Washington Post

Area car dealers hope for bailout
Charlottesville Daily Progress, VA - 21 hours ago
Contributing to the lackluster sales, dealers said, is the financial industry’s tightening of lending standards for auto loans. Some 90 percent of vehicles …
Commentary: Michigan's economic survival depends on loan DetNews.com
Personal About Politics: No Cinderella Story for Detroit’s Big Three Gather.com
US Auto Makers Look to Federal Sales Incentives Wall Street Journal
Detroit Free Press - New York Times
all 1,247 news articles

Circle BMW Reacts To New Term Assed-Backed Securities Loan Facility - WebWire (press release)

Circle BMW Reacts To New Term Assed-Backed Securities Loan Facility
WebWire (press release), GA - 11 hours ago
The US Treasury Department announced a new program to increase the availability of auto loans. The Federal Reserve will establish a $200 billion loan for …

NADA Commends Action by Federal Reserve and Treasury to Increase … - MarketWatch

Washington Post

NADA Commends Action by Federal Reserve and Treasury to Increase …
MarketWatch - Nov 25, 2008
He added that this will allow borrowers to have access to lower cost auto loans. "The economic health and well-being of our nation depend on a robust …
Consumers get their bailout…sort of CNNMoney.com
Loans fund reaction cautious DetNews.com
US: Federal Reserve acts to support vehicle finance Automotive World (subscription)
KXMC - The Associated Press
all 655 news articles

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Friday, November 28th, 2008

Picks of the Week: Hacking, Rangel and Bad Loans - Washington Post

Picks of the Week: Hacking, Rangel and Bad Loans
Washington Post, United States - 1 hour ago
"It's just part of their personal financial diversification plan," the firm's chief executive, Brad A. Morrice, said. Those executive stock sales, however, …

Cost of personal loans soars in two months - Telegraph.co.uk

Daily Mail

Cost of personal loans soars in two months
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - Nov 27, 2008
The cost of personal loans has increased in the past two months despite the sharp fall in interest rates, new figures show. By Myra Butterworth, Personal …
Banks cash in by INCREASING lending rates for struggling customers Daily Mail
The World Bank, the IFC and the antecedents of the financial crisis Bretton Woods Update
ECB lends over 334b euros Straits Times
all 290 news articles

Eon bank to disburse RM100m in personal loans - Business Times - Malaysia

The Edge Daily

Eon bank to disburse RM100m in personal loans
Business Times - Malaysia, Malaysia - Nov 27, 2008
EON Bank expects to disburse RM100 million from its newly launched EON Bank Personal Loan scheme over the next 12 months, despite troubled economic …
EON Bank cuts BLR to 6.5% Malaysia Star
28-11-2008: EON: No slowdown in expansion next year The Edge Daily
Choose a region The Edge Daily
all 4 news articles

Weekly Wrap - Briefing.com

Telegraph.co.uk

Weekly Wrap
Briefing.com, CA - 4 hours ago
Q3 GDP was revised down to -0.5% from -0.3%, durable orders slumped 6.2%, existing home sales fell 3.1%, new home sales dropped 5.3%, personal spending …
Last Call for Smart Homeowners Motley Fool
Credit measures carry risk Chicago Tribune
Top 10 News Items 11/24-11/28: Citi Added to Gov't Bailout List … StreetInsider.com (subscription)
Washington Post - The Associated Press
all 1,369 news articles

Moneysupermarket.com: Personal loans becoming more expensive - Money News

Metro

Moneysupermarket.com: Personal loans becoming more expensive
Money News, UK - 11 hours ago
Moneysupermarket.com has cautioned potential borrowers to be wary of personal loans, as they have become more expensive in recent weeks. …
Borrowing rates 'at all-time high' London Stock Exchange
Borrower beware…loan rates at an all-time high Moneysupermarket.com (press release)
Cost of borrowing rockets Your Money Haven
all 11 news articles

100 000 Personal Loan - Cascade Policy Institute

100 000 Personal Loan
Cascade Policy Institute, OR - Nov 26, 2008
Re: Loan or private investor for 100000 Feb 20, 2008 12:33 PM We would love to fund projects at hand and offer personal loans as well to you, thinkcash loan …

Cost of loans up despite rate fall - The Press Association

Cost of loans up despite rate fall
The Press Association - 19 hours ago
The gap between the average cost of a personal loan and official interest rates has nearly doubled during the past two months, research has shown. …

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Friday, November 28th, 2008

Billions Coming for Mortgages, Credit Cards, Student & Car Loans - News10.net

Telegraph.co.uk

Billions Coming for Mortgages, Credit Cards, Student & Car Loans
News10.net, CA - Nov 25, 2008
… other financial firms that hold Triple-A rated securities backed by "newly and recently originated" consumer loans, such as credit cards and auto loans. …
US Moves to Revive Consumer Lending Washington Post
Meltdown 101: Why Fed can easily offer money help The Associated Press
Paulson announces new economic programs Cambodia News
National Post - Chicago Tribune
all 1,369 news articles

Editorial: Politicizing auto loan risks viability of Detroit Three - DetNews.com

The Associated Press

Editorial: Politicizing auto loan risks viability of Detroit Three
DetNews.com, MI - Nov 25, 2008
The auto executives certainly should have done a much better job making their case to the nation. Now, House and Senate leaders have asked General Motors …
Big 3 Prepare Their Case For Congress: We Can Succeed, Give Us The … Investor’s Business Daily (subscription)
US Automakers Told To Draft Viability Plan Washington Post
Congress Prepares to Reconsider Aid Package for Auto Makers Wall Street Journal
The Associated Press - guardian.co.uk
all 278 news articles

Area car dealers hope for bailout - Charlottesville Daily Progress

Washington Post

Area car dealers hope for bailout
Charlottesville Daily Progress, VA - 21 hours ago
Contributing to the lackluster sales, dealers said, is the financial industry’s tightening of lending standards for auto loans. Some 90 percent of vehicles …
Commentary: Michigan's economic survival depends on loan DetNews.com
Personal About Politics: No Cinderella Story for Detroit’s Big Three Gather.com
US Auto Makers Look to Federal Sales Incentives Wall Street Journal
Detroit Free Press - New York Times
all 1,247 news articles

Consumers hold tight to wallets - Seattle Times

BBC News

Consumers hold tight to wallets
Seattle Times, United States - Nov 27, 2008
Under the plan, the Federal Reserve will lend money to firms that provide student loans, auto loans and credit cards, as well as loans backed by the Small …
White House Offers Economic Reassurance for the Holidays RTT News
Henry Paulson announces $800 billion more in federal aid on … Los Angeles Times
New Facility Targets Consumer Lending Wall Street Journal
Salt Lake Tribune - Whitehouse.gov (press release)
all 1,289 news articles

Consumer loans are hurting Jacksonville credit unions - Jacksonville Business Journal

Consumer loans are hurting Jacksonville credit unions
Jacksonville Business Journal, FL - 13 hours ago
Maury Pilver is president and CEO of HealthAmerica Credit Union, which specializes in auto loans. NORTHEAST FLORIDA — Delinquent consumer loans — credit …

NADA Commends Action by Federal Reserve and Treasury to Increase … - MarketWatch

Washington Post

NADA Commends Action by Federal Reserve and Treasury to Increase …
MarketWatch - Nov 25, 2008
He added that this will allow borrowers to have access to lower cost auto loans. "The economic health and well-being of our nation depend on a robust …
Consumers get their bailout…sort of CNNMoney.com
Loans fund reaction cautious DetNews.com
US: Federal Reserve acts to support vehicle finance Automotive World (subscription)
KXMC - The Associated Press
all 655 news articles

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Thursday, November 27th, 2008

Cost of personal loans soars in two months - Telegraph.co.uk

Cost of personal loans soars in two months
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - 1 hour ago
The cost of personal loans has increased in the past two months despite the sharp fall in interest rates, new figures show. By Myra Butterworth, Personal …
Borrower beware…loan rates at an all-time high Moneysupermarket.com (press release)
all 3 news articles

Money Now! USA Educates Consumers During the Financial Crisis - MarketWatch

Money Now! USA Educates Consumers During the Financial Crisis
MarketWatch - Nov 26, 2008
"With the economy in trouble, now more than ever people need information on Personal Loans, Debt Relief, Credit Repair, Credit Reports and Foreclosure help. …

Big banks cash in on customers' misery by turning it into extra profit - Daily Mail

Daily Mail

Big banks cash in on customers' misery by turning it into extra profit
Daily Mail, UK - 58 minutes ago
The gap between the Bank of England base rate and the interest charged on personal loans has leapt from less than three percentage points to more than five …

Cost of loans up despite rate fall - The Press Association

Cost of loans up despite rate fall
The Press Association - 54 minutes ago
The gap between the average cost of a personal loan and official interest rates has nearly doubled during the past two months, research has showed. …

100 000 Personal Loan - Cascade Policy Institute

100 000 Personal Loan
Cascade Policy Institute, OR - Nov 26, 2008
Re: Loan or private investor for 100000 Feb 20, 2008 12:33 PM We would love to fund projects at hand and offer personal loans as well to you, thinkcash loan …

Eon bank to disburse RM100m in personal loans - Business Times - Malaysia

The Edge Daily

Eon bank to disburse RM100m in personal loans
Business Times - Malaysia, Malaysia - 7 hours ago
EON Bank expects to disburse RM100 million from its newly launched EON Bank Personal Loan scheme over the next 12 months, despite troubled economic …
Choose a region The Edge Daily
all 2 news articles

Personal About Politics: No Cinderella Story for Detroit’s Big Three - Gather.com

Boston Globe

Personal About Politics: No Cinderella Story for Detroit’s Big Three
Gather.com, MA - 3 hours ago
The remaining $200 billion will be used for loan guarantees to holders of AAA-rated assest-backed securities containing consumer loans such as credit card, …
For dealers, tough times Beloit Daily News
Auto industry must get our support Orangeburg Times Democrat
Carmakers grinding to a halt AsiaOne
WatertownDailyTimes.com - The Associated Press
all 1,008 news articles

000 10 Loan Personal - Cascade Policy Institute

000 10 Loan Personal
Cascade Policy Institute, OR - Nov 24, 2008
123 days ago in Bbb Certified Personal I don't have any credit and i need a $10000 personal loan now,but i. Sent to Finance Experts October 10 06:55 PM. …

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Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

FDIC: NC banks among most prepared for bad loans - Bizjournals.com

Wall Strip

FDIC: NC banks among most prepared for bad loans
Bizjournals.com, NC - 2 hours ago
North Carolina’s state-chartered banks are better equipped than their national peers to handle loan losses, new federal figures show. …
Bad loans sap banks’ profits Minneapolis Star Tribune
Problem banks rise to 13-year high CNNMoney.com
FDIC Graphs Show the Extent of the Financial Crisis Seeking Alpha
Bloomberg - Bizjournals.com
all 649 news articles

Student loans: Some protest help for private loan options - USA Today

Student loans: Some protest help for private loan options
USA Today - 12 hours ago
By Sandra Block, USA TODAY Treasury hopes to make it easier to get private student loans, which have become popular with non-traditional students and those …
Slate on Predatory Lending Columbia Journalism Review
all 2 news articles

Commodity Shippers Set to Breach Loans, Nordea Says (Update1) - Bloomberg

Commodity Shippers Set to Breach Loans, Nordea Says (Update1)
Bloomberg - 6 hours ago
26 (Bloomberg) — Half of commodity shipping lines are likely to breach loan terms in the months ahead as rental rates and vessel prices fall, according to …
Nordea:"Modest" exposure to hard-hit ship segments Reuters
all 8 news articles

Libor for Dollars, Euros Drops After Fed's $800 Billion Pledge - Bloomberg

CEP News

Libor for Dollars, Euros Drops After Fed's $800 Billion Pledge
Bloomberg - 7 hours ago
The London interbank offered rate, or Libor, that banks say they charge one another for such loans fell about two basis points to 2.18 percent today, …
Low rates aren't enough CNNMoney.com
MONEY MARKETS-Dollar spreads stay stubbornly wide Reuters
Libor Decline Ends as Bailout Concern Fuels Bank-Cash Hoarding Bloomberg
Bloomberg - Bloomberg
all 165 news articles

Plan Seeks To Spur Consumer Spending - Washington Post

Straits Times

Plan Seeks To Spur Consumer Spending
Washington Post, United States - 15 hours ago
Under the program, the Federal Reserve will lend money to firms that provide student loans, auto loans and credit cards as well as loans backed by the Small …
Video: Government Announces New Loan Programs AssociatedPress

More billions in search of solution Detroit Free Press
New Paulson plan gets closer to consumers Gail MarksJarvis Chicago Tribune
Wall Street Journal - Inland Empire News
all 763 news articles

Fitch Downgrades 9 Classes of JPMCC 2005-CIBC13; Assigns Outlooks - MarketWatch

Fitch Downgrades 9 Classes of JPMCC 2005-CIBC13; Assigns Outlooks
MarketWatch - 1 hour ago
Classes H through M have been assigned Negative Outlooks based on an assumption of defaults and losses on the Fitch loans of concern. …
Fitch Downgrades WaMu 2006-SL1; Assigns Various Outlooks MarketWatch
Fitch Downgrades 3 Classes of GECCMC 2001-3; Assigns Outlooks MarketWatch
Fitch Downgrades 9 Classes of JP Morgan Chase Comm'l Mtge Secs … MarketWatch
MarketWatch - MarketWatch
all 51 news articles

Car loans: Looser credit frees buyers to return to showrooms - USA Today

Car loans: Looser credit frees buyers to return to showrooms
USA Today - 12 hours ago
"This will increase credit availability to provide auto loans." Access to auto loans tightened in recent months, meaning dealers lost some sales they might …

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Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

Moody's tightens approach to mortgage-backed securities - MarketWatch

Moody's tightens approach to mortgage-backed securities
MarketWatch - Nov 24, 2008
The changes require a broader assessment of banks and other originators of home loans, independent third-party loan reviews before mortgage loans are …

Billions more set to bolster economy - Buffalo News

Washington Post

Billions more set to bolster economy
Buffalo News, United States - 8 hours ago
He also signaled that the program could be expanded to include asset-backed paper that covers commercial mortgage loans. Those loans are used to finance …
Fed bets $800 billion on consumers CNNMoney.com
US unveils new $800 billion plan to loosen credit Christian Science Monitor
Paulson unveils $800 billion plan to ease credit crunch The Miami Herald
Reuters - New York Times
all 1,543 news articles

Hong Kong Mortgage Loans Fall 40% as Economy Slows (Update2) - Bloomberg

Property Wire

Hong Kong Mortgage Loans Fall 40% as Economy Slows (Update2)
Bloomberg - 10 hours ago
26 (Bloomberg) — Hong Kong mortgage loans fell for a third month in October as banks tightened lending amid an economic slowdown and a freeze in global …
Hong Kong Housing Woes Wall Street Journal
all 21 news articles

CreditLoan.com Now Offers Educational Materials To Consumers on … - PR Web (press release)

CreditLoan.com Now Offers Educational Materials To Consumers on …
PR Web (press release), WA - 12 hours ago
CreditLoan.com provides free articles on subjects pertaining to mortgage loan modification, mortgage refinancing, home equity loans, and other options …
Promises of help with mortgages, but foreclosure is still most … San Jose Mercury News
Homeowner Survey Says Countrywide is the Worst Mortgage Servicer … MarketWatch
all 14 news articles

House values 'bound to get much worse' - Seattle Post Intelligencer

House values 'bound to get much worse'
Seattle Post Intelligencer - 18 hours ago
The idea is to lower interest rates and increase the availability of mortgage loans. Rates fell a quarter of a percentage point within 20 minutes of the …
Fed Commits to Another $800B of Support Today - Why Does the … Motley Fool
all 2 news articles

Correction: Fitch Publishes Ratings on CIT Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-1 - MarketWatch

Correction: Fitch Publishes Ratings on CIT Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-1
MarketWatch - 15 minutes ago
20 and contains revised ratings on the transaction as highlighted below) Fitch Ratings publishes its ratings on CIT Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-1. …

Mortgage Rates Tumble on Fed Debt Purchasing Plan (Update1) - Bloomberg

Mortgage Rates Tumble on Fed Debt Purchasing Plan (Update1)
Bloomberg - 2 hours ago
Almost 20 percent of US mortgage borrowers owed more on their loans than their house was worth in the third quarter as foreclosures depressed prices and the …
US Mortgage Recruits More Managers In Response to Lower Interest Rates Live-PR.com (Pressemitteilung)
Raising, lowering interest rates is like trying to push or pull on … MyWestTexas.com
US doubles credit crunch bill to $1.5trn after Federal Reserve … Daily Mail
Wall Street Journal Blogs - Bloomberg
all 41 news articles

Fitch Rates $54.4MM Banc of America Funding 2008-R2 Trust - MarketWatch

Fitch Rates $54.4MM Banc of America Funding 2008-R2 Trust
MarketWatch - 2 hours ago
… conventional, first lien residential mortgage loans, substantially all of which have original terms to stated maturity of 30 years. …

US MBA’s Mortgage Applications Index Rose 1.5% Last Week - Bloomberg