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Consumers worry about the future of the real estate market. Their fears seem to be justified based on the current economy and the way real estate prices are trending. more...
Mortgages and Elections: Update
McCain now believes that the real estate market needs assistance. While his plan only provides up to $10 billion, it hits key areas of the mortgage market. more...
Signs of a housing market recovery seem to be coming; however, new mortgage market dynamics could make the housing recovery a long and slow process. more...
Conforming Loan Guideline Changes
Fannie Mae announced new conforming loan guidelines that put a floor on credit ratings and extend the time a borrower must wait to borrow again after a foreclosure. more...
Mortgages and Elections: Clinton
Clinton focuses less on the economy and more on borrowers. Her plan, while expensive is the most focused on getting borrowers relief. more...
Mortgages and Elections: Obama
Obama, probably the most middle-of-the-road candidate on mortgage reforms, offers help directly to the people. His method is more costly, but could be effective. more...
Mortgages and Elections: McCain
McCain wants to let the situation sort itself out with little government intervention. This risky strategy could save taxpayers money, but what about homeowners? more...
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Economists Applaud New Mortgage Rules
By: Doug Watt
First-time homebuyers in Canada will soon find it more difficult to secure a mortgage. But given recent events in the U.S., protective measures are essential. more...
Social Lending Financial Market
By:
Renee Blixt
While the social lending market has been around for a couple of years, it has been getting much more attention lately. Learn about this money-maker. more...
By: Rebecca Turner
The US subprime crisis has only just begun. The effects of subprime and the credit crunch will hit anyone with loans, mortgages, or even managed investments. more...
By: Rebecca Turner
If the subprime crisis devastates more banks, customer savings will be directly affected. Since no-one knows the full impact yet, there may be some shocks in store... more...
By:
Inya Ivkovic
How the creation of easy credit led to lending bonanza, disregard for credit risk management, housing bubble, and potentially, the financial crisis of global proportions. more...
Understanding the loan process
By: Amy Edge
Detailing the home loan process for consumers buying a house. more...
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