Freddie, Fannie and the Third Rail of Housing Policy
What we may hear about fixing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac before the elections is a lot of sound and fury. But intelligent discussion is… Continue reading
Fannie seeks less money, bailout price may shrink
Posted: Thursday, August 5, 2010 10:09 pm | Updated: 10:10 pm, Thu Aug 5, 2010. WASHINGTON (AP) — Fannie Mae is asking for less money from… Continue reading
Anti-government mood stifles regulatory push
Public distrust of government is limiting the push for tighter federal regulations even in the wake of regulatory lapses that contributed to the financial meltdown, the oil spill in… Continue reading
Mortgage Rates Make Refinancing A Possibility
If you’re able to get a loan, it’s a good time to buy a house. Mortgage rates are at an all-time low.
Mortgage Rates Hit Low… Continue reading
In tough times, how to score a better mortgage deal
Call it the great real estate disconnect of 2010: Mortgage rates have been at half-century lows and home prices have stabilized, but applications for… Continue reading