NYTimes: The Benefits of a Biweekly Mortgage Plan

From The New York Times:

MORTGAGES: The Benefits of a Biweekly Mortgage Plan

Borrowers can save thousands of dollars in interest by debiting half a mortgage payment every two weeks.

http://nyti.ms/mmULt0

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NYTimes: The Swindler and the Home Loans

From The New York Times:

FAIR GAME: The Swindler and the Home Loans

After a theft involving home loans, should lenders bear any blame? That's at issue in a case now in a New York State court.

http://nyti.ms/ilHD6K

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ABCNews.com: Housing Market Improves in Rural States

http://abcnews.go.com/Business/housing-market-turning-rural-states/story?id=13962678

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The Washington Post: Burning down the house

Burning down the house
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The Washington Post: Home warranty fees coming under scrutiny

Home warranty fees coming under scrutiny
http://wapo.st/ke9kBT

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NYTimes: For Home Prices, It’s Back to at Least 2004

From The New York Times:

OFF THE CHARTS: For Home Prices, It's Back to at Least 2004

The Case-Shiller home price index managed a small gain in April, but most markets are still not as high as they were in 2004.

http://nyti.ms/mLKBhD

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The Washington Post: Foreclosure backlogs swell

From The Washington Post for iPad

Foreclosure backlogs swell
http://wapo.st/kZGUVh

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Foreclosures for sale, all homes sold as is - The Washington Post

http://www.washingtonpost.com/realestate/foreclosures-for-sale-all-homes-sold-as-is/2011/06/20/AG3k05iH_story.html

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More Money for Struggling Homeowners - SmartMoney.com

http://www.smartmoney.com/spend/real-estate/more-money-for-struggling-homeowners-1309312646029/

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Banks Get a Break From the Fed. Will You? - Pay Dirt - SmartMoney

http://blogs.smartmoney.com/paydirt/2011/06/30/banks-get-a-break-from-the-fed-will-you/

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NYTimes: Mortgage Executive Receives 30-Year Sentence

From The New York Times:

DEALBOOK: Mortgage Executive Receives 30-Year Sentence

Lee B. Farkas, the former chairman of Taylor, Bean & Whitaker, received less than the 385-year penalty sought by federal prosecutors.

http://nyti.ms/iAuICy

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NYTimes: Romney Blasts Obama as ‘a Failure’ on the Economy

From The New York Times:

Romney Blasts Obama as 'a Failure' on the Economy

Mitt Romney made a campaign stop outside a shuttered steel plant in Allentown, Pa., blaming its closing on the president's economic policies.

http://nyti.ms/mvWfwj

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Article: Foreclosures halt over sloppy paperwork - CBS News Video

Foreclosures halt over sloppy paperwork - CBS News Video
http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7371790n

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Article: Fixed mortgage rates hold steady near yearly lows - AP News Wire, Associated Press News - Salon.com

Fixed mortgage rates hold steady near yearly lows - AP News Wire, Associated Press News - Salon.com
http://www.salon.com/wires/techbiz/2011/06/30/D9O684281_us_mortgage_rates/index.html

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Louisville-area foreclosure rate increases in April | The Courier-Journal | courier-journal.com

http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20110629/BUSINESS/306290081/Louisville-area-foreclosure-rate-increases-April

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NYTimes: What's a Reasonable Home Down Payment?

From The New York Times:

BUCKS BLOG: What's a Reasonable Home Down Payment?

New federal mortgage rules may set minimum down payments to encourage responsible lending.

http://nyti.ms/m6Kr6i

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NYTimes: Fed Halves Debit Card Bank Fees

From The New York Times:

Fed Halves Debit Card Bank Fees

The new cap of 21 to 24 cents for a debit card transaction is higher than the Federal Reserve's initial figure, but well below the 44 cents that banks now charge.

http://nyti.ms/mtwDIv

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NYTimes: Bank of America Settles Claims Stemming From Mortgage Crisis

From The New York Times:

Bank of America Settles Claims Stemming From Mortgage Crisis

The charge, which will drive the company to a multibillion-dollar loss in the second quarter, is the biggest single settlement tied to the subprime mortgage boom.

http://nyti.ms/lv02cu

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NYTimes: Despite Fears, Owning Home Retains Allure, Poll Shows

From The New York Times:

Despite Fears, Owning Home Retains Allure, Poll Shows

About nine in 10 Americans see owning a home as part of the American dream, even as many doubt their home is a good investment, according to the latest New York Times/CBS News poll.

http://nyti.ms/kUPUBM

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Article: Feds subpoena mortgage records from Ally Financial | ajc.com

Feds subpoena mortgage records from Ally Financial  | ajc.com
http://www.ajc.com/business/feds-subpoena-mortgage-records-992176.html

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USA TODAY: Contracts to buy homes rose in May

.Contracts to buy homes rose in May
http://usat.ly/iPitua

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USA TODAY: Fed softens rule to cut debit card swipe fees

Check out this article that I saw in USA TODAY's iPad application.

Fed softens rule to cut debit card swipe fees
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Article: Central Ohio foreclosure rate higher in April | Business First

Central Ohio foreclosure rate higher in April | Business First
http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2011/06/28/central-ohio-foreclosure-rate-higher.html

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NYTimes: A Background Check for That House You're Considering

From The New York Times:

BUCKS BLOG: A Background Check for That House You're Considering

BuildFax offers building background reports that may help buyers negotiate a better purchase price.

http://nyti.ms/kV9vKl

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NYTimes: Bank of America Near $8.5 Billion Deal on Mortgage Securities

From The New York Times:

Bank of America Near $8.5 Billion Deal on Mortgage Securities

Bank of America is near a deal to settle a suit by investors who bought securities that soured.

http://nyti.ms/jPfW7c

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Article: Yes, you can still sell your home - DailyHerald.com

Yes, you can still sell your home - DailyHerald.com
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20110627/news/706279878/

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Article: Fewer homes for sale, but looming foreclosures | HeraldTribune.com

Fewer homes for sale, but looming foreclosures | HeraldTribune.com
http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20110627/ARTICLE/110629745/2413/BUSINESS?Title=Fewer-homes-for-sale-but-looming-foreclosures

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Article: How to teach your kids about the dangers of debt - 13 WTHR

How to teach your kids about the dangers of debt - 13 WTHR
http://www.wthr.com/story/14973068/how-to-teach-your-kids-about-the-dangers-of-debt

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Article: MELODIKA.net - Falcon Credit Management Offers Homeowners Choosing Loan Modification A Free New Tool

MELODIKA.net - Falcon Credit Management Offers Homeowners Choosing Loan Modification A Free New Tool
http://www.melodika.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=180584&Itemid=50

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Article: Manalapan mortgage firm officers charged with $7.5 million refinancing scheme | The Asbury Park Press | APP.com

Manalapan mortgage firm officers charged with $7.5 million refinancing scheme | The Asbury Park Press | APP.com
http://www.APP.com/article/20110627/NJNEWS/306270053/Manalapan-mortgage-firm-officers-charged-7-5-million-refinancing-scheme

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The Washington Post: Jumbo-mortgage limits could be blow to market

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Jumbo-mortgage limits could be blow to market
http://wapo.st/lRpm0j

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Article: Trillion reasons why banks love mortgages

Trillion reasons why banks love mortgages
http://www.theage.com.au/business/trillion-reasons-why-banks-love-mortgages-20110626-1gln0.html

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Article: Ex-mortgage CEO sentenced to prison for $3B fraud - Sunday, June 26, 2011 | 3:06 a.m. - Las Vegas Sun

Ex-mortgage CEO sentenced to prison for $3B fraud - Sunday, June 26, 2011 | 3:06 a.m. - Las Vegas Sun
http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2011/jun/26/us-tarp-case-sentencing/

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Article: State Marshals: Some state marshals continue to make big money from foreclosures - Courant.com

State Marshals: Some state marshals continue to make big money from foreclosures - Courant.com
http://www.courant.com/news/breaking/hc-marshals-0623-20110623,0,1982068.story

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NYTimes: Jobless Claims and Home Sales Reflect Slowdown in Economy

From The New York Times:

Jobless Claims and Home Sales Reflect Slowdown in Economy

Claims for unemployment benefits rose by 9,000, to 429,000, in the latest week, above the highest estimates of economists.

http://nyti.ms/jywBz4

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NYTimes: The Post-Foreclosure Wait

From The New York Times:

MORTGAGES: The Post-Foreclosure Wait

Borrowers with mortgage troubles must wait a period of time before seeking another loan.

http://nyti.ms/juqa5g

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NYTimes: Higher Reserves Proposed for ‘Too Big to Fail’ Banks

From The New York Times:

Higher Reserves Proposed for 'Too Big to Fail' Banks

Global regulators said that banks deemed too-big-to-fail would have to set aside an additional cushion of capital reserves in an effort to avoid a repeat of the 2008 financial crisis.

http://nyti.ms/ietPGQ

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