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By Nicholas Storie Many point to the subprime mortgage meltdown as a trigger for the ongoing financial crisis. But since the onset of the recession - dated to December 2007 - the housing crisis has grown worse and businesses and consumers have faced a credit crunch. Full Article | News Home 
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- More home loans could qualify for refinancing 06.22.09
Homeowners with higher loan-to-value ratios could soon be eligible for refinancing under the Obama administration's plan to stem foreclosures. - Credit counselors offer practical, proven tips 06.21.09
When credit card debt, home loan payments and college expenses become overwhelming, some Americans are finding themselves on a path to losing their home or filing for bankruptcy. - Mixed mortgage news hits home 06.18.09
Recovery in the housing market and finding viable solutions to curb the rising foreclosure rates are top concerns among policy makers in Washington, including the Federal Reserve. - Capacity crunch, round two...coming soon to a neighborhood near you 06.18.09
According to the latest USA TODAY/IHS Global Insight index, the recession will end later this year and will be followed by some sort of recovery. - Would-be homeowners in PA to get help 06.16.09
Consumers need more than just excellent credit scores to be serious contenders in today's housing market - typically they also need a substantial down payment. - Foreclosure rate eases, but remains very high 06.11.09
The rate of foreclosure may have moderated slightly last month, but the near record-high figures mean there is little cause for celebration. - Mortgage demand ebbs as home loan rates rise 06.10.09
After a window of opportunity in which home loan rates hovered near or at historic lows, they are finally rising - a trend which threatens to drive off potential buyers. - Stimulus funds pave way for affordable new homes 06.08.09
The residential real estate crisis has not only contributed to the toppling of financial giants and the decline of the stock market, but it has meant many families have been displaced from their homes. - Homebuyers urged to do research 06.04.09
According to the latest statistics from the Mortgage Bankers Association, mortgage loan application volumes were up compared to one year ago and the group's Purchase Index also moved higher compared to figures from last week. - More people late with home loan payments 06.02.09
News about American homeowners falling behind on their mortgage loan payments is nothing new - and new forecasts from TransUnion suggest the trend is likely continue, at least in the short term. - Affordable home prices driving sales in Illinois 05.30.09
The Illinois Association of Realtors is reporting the median price of a home in the state as of April 2009 was $150,000 - down almost 19 percent from the price point of $185,000 at the same time last year. - Some forecast recovery, but housing difficulties remain 05.29.09
Although only 5 percent of respondents to a new survey expect economic recovery to begin before the year is out, over half see 2010 as the year for a turnaround. - MA homeowners see property sales dip 05.27.09
Mixed news on the Massachusetts housing market gives both homebuyers and homeowners some food for thought.
- Home prices drop by record amount 05.26.09
When will house prices hit bottom? It is a question on the mind of many first-time home buyers who want to ascertain the best time to enter the market. - Residential housing market shows signs of life 05.24.09
Last week the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index rose by two points and the group said that builder confidence for newly built homes increased for the second straight month. - Affordable homes draw buyers to the market 05.19.09
With favorable home prices, low interest rates and the chance to claim a tax credit, now could be the perfect time for first-time homebuyers to take the plunge and enter the housing market. - Mixed news for FL real estate market 05.16.09
Drops in home prices and the emergence of more affordable mortgage loan rates sent many people back to the market to look for new property - a significant number of them being first-time homebuyers. - California, Nevada residents hit by foreclosures 05.14.09
Despite some signs and commentary that the economic slowdown may be moderating, homeowners across the country were reeling again in April from record foreclosure filings. - Fraudsters target homeowners in trouble 05.12.09
Although many first-time homebuyers are finding a number of attractive incentives to take out a mortgage loan and buy a residential property, some current homeowners in financial trouble are finding themselves the target of foreclosure fraud. - Home loan payments still burden consumers 05.10.09
News that over 20 percent of American homeowners are "underwater" on a mortgage loan is not comforting news for the unsteady residential housing market or the broader economy. - Home loans may be harder to come by 05.07.09
With the results of so-called stress tests of big banks to be revealed this week, many eyes are focused on the markets and which banks will need billions of dollars in new capital. - Home sales offer signs of housing recovery 05.06.09
More consumers are taking out mortgage loans as affordable housing conditions spur pending home sales numbers. - Tax credit may come early for some 05.04.09
When Congress passed the economic stimulus bill earlier this year, it was hoped that an $8,000 tax credit for first-time buyers would help lure prospective homebuyers into the market. - Despite modifications, foreclosures continue to rise 05.02.09
In spite of efforts by the government to encourage the modifications of troubled home loans, new figures from Hope Now reveal the number of foreclosure filings rose during March. - Mortgage modification proposal fails in Senate 05.01.09
A plan by the Obama administration to allow bankruptcy judges to modify troubled home loans failed in the Senate on Thursday. - House prices still falling 04.29.09
After so many months of declining house prices, the question on many Americans' minds may be: when will the market hit bottom? - How to buy a home in 2009 04.29.09
The housing industry has constantly been in the news for the past year. Everyone is aware that there are lots of problems. Specifically, foreclosures are at record levels and housing prices in most markets have declined. But every problem creates opportunity, so how does the current situation affect first-time homebuyers? - First-time buyers finding some deals 04.26.09
Although overall existing home sales were lower than usual last month, the National Association of Realtors noted that more first-time buyers are easing into the housing market. - Interest rates remain low, mortgage loan applications up 04.23.09
Despite a drop in mortgage loan applications the previous week, more homeowners last week were looking to refinance existing home loans along with a growing number of new buyers seeking mortgages. - Generation Y carefully optimistic about residential purchases 04.16.09
Call them Generation Y, Echo Boomers or Millennials, but this group born roughly between 1977 and 1994 are growing up, with some even preparing to apply for their first home loan. - Nevada homeowners facing most foreclosures 04.16.09
Homeowners around the country unable to stop foreclosure are facing the increasingly likelihood of losing their property. - Government boosts efforts to protect homeowners from scams 04.10.09
Some of you may have struggled with recent home loan payments, while others may have first-time homebuyer's jitters. Recent economic trends, such as rising unemployment and falling house prices, may make mortgage payments more daunting, but the government has introduced plans to make the process more manageable. - Home prices down in 20 major cities 04.03.09
Consumers in a position to buy a house, with a solid credit score to help qualify for a mortgage loan, may find recent news on home prices promising. - Could a new mortgage regulatory agency help consumers? 03.29.09
One group familiar with the inner workings of the mortgage loan industry have offered some new ideas to Congress on how to help better manage the lending sector and protect consumers. - One small investment, one BIG return 03.27.09
In this article, I will show you how a $10 investment helped one couple save over $100,000. Read on... - Mortgage fraud on the increase, report says 03.18.09
Much has been written about how a variety of ripple effects from the uncertain economy are keeping Americans from entering the housing market. - Survey: More Americans seeking mortgages 03.14.09
It seems that homeowners are taking advantage of new low interest rates. Mortgage loan applications surged last week, says the Mortgage Bankers Association. - Home loan modification details released by Treasury 03.05.09
Have you been waiting to learn more about how the government is going to help distressed homeowners? - Citi lends a hand to unemployed homeowners 03.04.09
A record number of Americans are battling the stress of unemployment as auto loans, mortgage payments and credit card bills mount. - Disappearing equity 03.03.09
Until about two years ago Americans, including lenders, operated under the assumption that the value of homes and real estate would continue to appreciate. Given what has transpired over the past six months, I believe we've all learned a valuable and painful lesson: We were all wrong. - Home loan refinancing faces roadblocks 03.02.09
Most people may agree that the tumultuous housing market needs to regain stability before the economy can recover, but it is harder to reach agreement about what needs to be done. - The competitive advantage in real estate investing 02.27.09
In another article I wrote recently I discussed the long-term benefits of owning investment property. You have the cumulative effects of appreciation that is greater than the rate of inflation, as well as leverage and tax sheltering of cash flow. - House vote expected today on mortgage modification legislation 02.26.09
The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote today on H.R. 1106, legislation allowing bankruptcy court judges to modify homeowner mortgages if they file for bankruptcy protection. - The mathematics of real estate 02.25.09
I have always been astonished at how poorly some people make the mathematical calculations involved in real estate. Of course, few people use a lot of math in their everyday lives, so when they do have a calculation to make, their skills may be rusty. - Foreclosure moratoriums extended by BofA, Wells Fargo 02.20.09
Following the unveiling of President Obama's home loan relief plan, two major banks say they are extending their moratoriums on foreclosures. - Home loan applications fall by 25% 02.12.09
It seems the magic formula for luring Americans back into the housing market has not been found, as both new and existing homeowners shy away from buying. - Homeowners rush to refinance 02.05.09
After weeks of mortgage rates hovering near record lows, mortgage refinancing saw a marked upturn - just as rates moved higher. - First-time buyer tax credit included in stimulus 01.30.09
Are you debating whether or not to purchase a home this year? If so, a new tax credit written into the proposed economic stimulus package could offer a big incentive. - Homeowners expect more price falls 01.26.09
The nation's homeowners are under no illusion about the state of the housing market, according to new data. - New conduct code aimed at home appraisals 01.15.09
Both lenders and borrowers of home loans may feel more secure about the agreement when a new code of conduct for home valuation comes into effect in May. - Credit scores seen as key for obtaining a home loan 01.13.09
In the new housing market, it is not enough for your credit score to be pretty good - it has to be nearly flawless. - More foreclosure help announced 01.09.09
As the foreclosure rate in many U.S. cities and counties rises, some companies and lawmakers are working together to help people avoid losing their homes. - Mortgage rates could fall below 5%, experts predict 01.05.09
The average interest rate for a 30-year fixed-rate home loan is already hovering near record lows, but now experts are forecasting they could dip even lower. - House prices continue to plummet 12.31.08
It is not a good time to be an American homeowner attempting to sell your property. - Homeowners weigh refinance options 12.30.08
Record-low interest rates on mortgages may be tempting new buyers to the market, as well as causing existing holders of home loans to consider refinancing. - Renters deal with effects of landlords' foreclosure 12.29.08
If you don't own your own home, you may think that the current foreclosure crisis cannot affect you. - Mortgage applications jump 12.23.08
It seems that lower interest rates may actually be spurring some reluctant homebuyers to consider entering the housing market. - Homeowners watch values continue to drop 12.16.08
The fact that it is referred to as a "market correction" in the real estate industry is not likely to make it any easier to watch your home's value slowly decline. Surely there can be nothing correct about losing so much equity? - Fed boss reviews housing crisis 12.05.08
The loss of your home is often referred to as great a source of stress as divorce or bereavement. With the steep rise in foreclosure rates afflicting an increasing number of Americans, more homeowners find themselves facing an uncertain future.
- Mortgage rate set for light relief? 12.04.08
If you are looking to take out a new mortgage, good news may be around the corner in these increasingly tight times. - Worrying times for homeowners 12.02.08
It's hard for many homeowners right now. The economy is taking a battering, credit is being squeezed on all sides and the threat of foreclosure looms ominously over an increasing number. - Unemployed to receive further benefits 11.21.08
The headlines are fully of scary news these days, with the latest chilling statistics revealing that new jobless claims have reached a 16-year high. - Home prices continue to tumble 11.20.08
The price of a typical American home may be falling, but does that mean now is a good time to buy? - Disappearing home equity lines of credit frustrate homeowners 11.19.08
If you had the choice of utilizing a home equity line of credit with a 7 percent interest rate or a credit card with an 18 percent interest rate, which would you choose? - I hereby promise to pay 11.13.08
These are the words on every credit agreement, whether it is a credit card, auto loan, or mortgage. - HUD promises cheaper, more transparent home loans 11.13.08
Shopping for a home loan can be a stressful and uncertain experience - even after reading all the paperwork, how can you be sure that you know exactly what you will end up paying? - Homeowners get a helping hand 11.12.08
These days, owning a home can sometimes feel more like a liability than an investment - particularly if your property is losing value. - Best housing bargains may be yet to come 11.07.08
Home owners and buyers may find the credit crunch to be something of a double-edged sword in the coming months. - Are you sinking underwater with your mortgage? 11.04.08
Approximately 7.5 million Americans are in a precarious position - their homes are worth less than the amount they owe on their mortgage. - Buyers take advantage of low home prices 10.28.08
In an uncertain financial climate such as the present, it can be difficult to know how to behave with your money. - Americans still asking: What about my bail-out? 10.24.08
If you are like many Americans, the government's decision to give $700 billion to troubled banks aroused more than a little suspicion. - Most Americans still value home sweet home 10.21.08
Although mortgages may have played a leading role in leading the country into its current economic predicament, many Americans are still happy they invested in a home. - Property taxes 'unlikely to fall' 10.15.08
As if homeowners didn't already have enough to worry about. First, headlines have been revealing for the past several months that property values in many areas across the U.S. are in decline - with some places in complete freefall. - A bit of a boost for mortgage seekers 10.13.08
Amid the seemingly unrelenting stream of negative news, any bright spot in the financial landscape may be cause for cheer. - Index: Foreclosures on the rise 10.10.08
It is everyone's worst nightmare: you have been struggling to keep up with your mortgage payments and now the bank wants to take ownership of your home.
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