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Senate to sink mortgage relief plan – The Associated Press

Senate to sink mortgage relief plan
The Associated Press
Allowing people to seek mortgage relief in bankruptcy court is opposed by Republicans and enough Democrats to block it. They remain worried that the legislation would unleash a torrent of loan defaults, ultimately driving up mortgage rates and

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Freddie Total Mtge Portfolio Rose Annualized 21% – Wall Street Journal

 


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Freddie Total Mtge Portfolio Rose Annualized 21%
Wall Street Journal
This was partly because of the Obama administration’s Making Home Affordable Program – an initiative for existing home owners to lower their mortgage rates. Other government initiatives, such as the Federal Reserve’s purchases of mortgage bonds and US
Video: Freddie Mac CFO Neighbor: ‘We’re Shocked’ The Associated Press
Your Guide to the Government’s Refinancing Help Washington Post
Refinance rules causing confusion Seattle Times
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Freddie Mac March Total mortgage portfolio up 21% – Quick Facts – RTT News

Freddie Mac March Total mortgage portfolio up 21% – Quick Facts
RTT News, NY
(RTTNews) – Freddie Mac (FRE: News ) Friday said that March total mortgage portfolio increased at an annualized rate of 21.0%. Refinance-loan purchase volume for March was $52 billion. The company's aggregate unpaid principal balance of
Freddie Mac March portfolio up annualized 65.8 pct Reuters
Freddie Mac Monthly Volume Summary: March 2009 PR Newswire (press release)
Freddie Mac's refinance policy drawing fire Gay and Lesbian Times
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Here's what to ask if you're considering a reverse mortgage – MarketWatch

Here's what to ask if you're considering a reverse mortgage
MarketWatch
By Lew Sichelman WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) — Question: Where can I get more detailed information about reverse mortgages for seniors? We have a house in a "plus 55" community in California for which we paid $315000 four years ago.
Reverse mortgages good option for some seniors Chicago Tribune
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FDIC Bill May Come Up In US Senate Next Week -Sources – Wall Street Journal

 


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FDIC Bill May Come Up In US Senate Next Week -Sources
Wall Street Journal
Proponents say it will act like a stick, encouraging mortgage lenders to take advantage of government-backed financial incentives to modify loans. Under the legislation, bankruptcy judges would be able to reduce the principal amount of mortgage loans
Washington credit unions support work toward cram down deal Seattle Post Intelligencer
State Credit Union Trade Association Backs Away From NAFCU Stance Mortgageorb
‘Cramdown’ changes remain a CUNA priority RealEstateRama
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Northern Rock says lending arrears up

 


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Northern Rock says lending arrears up
Reuters
LONDON (Reuters) – Nationalised bank Northern Rock reported a sharp rise in lending arrears in the first three months of 2009, blaming continued difficult conditions in the mortgage and housing markets. Northern Rock said on Thursday accounts more than
Northern Rock enjoys mortgage surge ShareCast
Northern Rock mortgage arrears rise 25% MyFinances.co.uk
UK’s Northern Rock sees substantial loss this year MSN Money
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Mortgage Bondholders Form Battle Lines Over Obama Housing Plan – Bloomberg

Mortgage Bondholders Form Battle Lines Over Obama Housing Plan
Bloomberg
More than 30 money managers with stakes in the $6.7 trillion mortgage bond market that underpins the real-estate industry heard Bill Frey's March 25 talk, according to a list of the attendees. Since then, a group of investors with home-loan bonds
Obama Vs. The Mortgage Bondholders The Business Insider
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New finance deals announced by UAE property firm

A UAE real estate developer has announced construction milestones at key developments and confirmed it will introduce new finance deals.

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Mortgage lending may ease after help for UK banks

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UK housing firms job cuts warning

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