Articles About Mortgage
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June 07, 20138 Housing Markets That Will Cost You an Arm and a Leg
Here are the eight metros with the least affordable housing markets in the country that posted double-digit price gains in the last year.
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June 03, 2013Here’s Your Key to Practical Personal Finance
From an accounting perspective, there are a few different issues that individuals may want to consider when assessing their personal finances.
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May 27, 2013Bank of America and Wells Fargo Accused of Putting Profits Ahead of People
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said that evidence is mounting showing Bank of America (NYSE:BAC), Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC) and others have failed to comply with the terms of a $25 billion settlement designed to end mortgage servicing abuse, reports Reuters. Schneiderman has said he plans to sue Bank of America and Wells Fargo for [...]
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May 14, 2013Is Renting More Financially Sound Than Buying?
A common assumption states that renting an apartment, a home, or another type of living accommodation is the equivalent of throwing money away...
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May 07, 2013
Is American Capital Agency Undervalued?
American Capital Agency is a real estate investment trust that primarily makes investments using mortgage-backed securities on government-sponsored entities. The stock has seen a consistent uptrend over the last several years and is now digesting gains from its rise in price.
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May 06, 2013New York’s AG Takes on Bank of America, Humana Grabs an Upgrade, and 3 More Hot Stocks
Here are some hot stocks seeing market movement today...
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May 06, 2013Bank of America Faces Shareholders with These Problems Afoot
While the year-long surge in stock price and the resolution of the Merrill Lynch deal have been positive for the company, numerous issues threaten the bank...
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April 15, 2013Are the Biggest Banks Ready to Spark Home Loan Strength?
Friday earnings reports of JPMorgan and Wells Fargo showed mortgage business sputtering, leading observers to wonder if banks can drive the lending comeback.
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March 05, 2013Tuesday’s Mid-Day Movers: 3 Stories Driving Markets
The Dow hits a new record high, real estate euphoria continues, and all the while the euro zone downturn accelerates...
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December 08, 2012How Much Does the Fed Distort the Housing Market?
Although there are statistical improvements, they come with a major caveat...
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March 09, 2012Freddie Mac Can’t Afford its Bailout
Freddie Mac is requesting another government bailout to keep solvent, asking for $146 million from the U.S. Treasury in order to help make interest payments on government loans the lender used to keep afloat...
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February 10, 2012Bank of America Accounts for 10% of All NYSE Trades
The stock's high volume and high volatility have made it the "stock du jour" for high-frequency traders...
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December 01, 2011Overall Foreclosure Inventory at All-Time High
Take a look at the reality of the situation...
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November 28, 2011Did Households Reduce Debt in Anticipation of Holiday Shopping Binge?
Household debt in the U.S. declined 0.6% in the third quarter, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, while mortgage balances shrank...
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November 10, 2011Lower Mortgage Rates Fail to Boost Home Sales
The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage fell below 4% last week for only the second time in history...
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November 03, 2011Mortgage Rates Hit New Lows
Will that spark a new wave of buying as we hit the seasonal lows for housing?
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November 02, 2011Fed Cuts 2012 Growth Outlook, Expects Unemployment Above 8.5%
Federal Reserve officials have lowered their outlook for U.S. economic growth in 2012 at a meeting of the FOMC this week, forecasting that unemployment will average between 8.5% and 8.7% in the final three months of next year...
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November 02, 2011Bernanke and FOMC Split On Future
Announcing no new monetary policies today, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke instead focuses on giving a progress report, offering a moderately brighter economic outlook, but flagging risks to growth that might require further easing down the line...
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October 13, 2011Foreclosures Fell 34% in Third Quarter
Foreclosures fell 34% on a year-over-year basis in the third quarter, but were up slightly from the second, a sign that foreclosure activity could be picking up...
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September 15, 2011
Mortgage Default Filings Climbed 33% in August
Default notices sent to delinquent U.S. homeowners climbed 33% in August from the previous month as lenders began to speed up the foreclosure process after almost a year of delays...
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September 09, 2011
U.S. Mortgage Rates Fall to Record Lows
U.S. mortgage rates have fallen to their lowest level in at least four decades, with the average rate for a 30-year fixed loan dropping to just 4.12% this week, while the average 15-year rate fell to 3.33%...
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September 02, 2011Sued: Bank of America, Citigroup, and JPMorgan Face Mortgage Securities Fraud
Bank of America, Citigroup, JPMorgan, and Barclays have all been named in suits filed today by the Federal Housing Finance Agency over residential mortgage-backed securities...
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August 25, 2011Foreclosed Home Sales are One Bright Spot in this Poor Housing Market
While overall sales are down, one part of the housing market is thriving, and could signal a turnaround...
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August 16, 2011Buy or Rent a Home: Buying is Cheaper in 74% of the Largest U.S. Cities
Both declining home prices and low interest rates are making buying more affordable than ever in cities like Las Vegas, Detroit, Phoenix, and Sacramento...
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August 03, 2011Commercial Mortgage Delinquencies Reach Record High
Delinquencies on commercial mortgages bundled and sold as bonds rose 51 basis points in July, the largest increase in more than twelve months...
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August 01, 2011Why are Banks Literally Bulldozing Foreclosed Homes?
One very effective way to clear the excess inventory...
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August 01, 2011
Will Congress Extend Loan Limits for Mortgages?
How will things change in the mortgage market?
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July 28, 2011See Why Foreclosure Rates Are Falling in 2011
Foreclosure activity not only declined in 19 of the 20 most populated metropolitan areas, but in 178 out of 211 cities with populations of 200,000 or more...
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July 26, 2011Should Real Estate Agents Say Goodbye to Lofty Commissions?
Decreasing commission rates could improve the housing market while increasing the average realtor's annual income...
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July 18, 2011Investing in Banks: Mortgage Troubles Still Looming Large
Five of America's largest lenders may have to fork over a collective $25 billion in settlements as they rush to meet new capital requirements...
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