Saturday, January 21, 2012

NYTimes: A Reprieve for Unemployed Borrowers

From The New York Times:

MORTGAGES: A Reprieve for Unemployed Borrowers

An extension of forbearance programs by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac gives short-term aid to unemployed homeowners, but housing counselors warn of drawbacks.

http://nyti.ms/yttPzk

NYTimes: Blacks Face Bias in Bankruptcy, Study Suggests

From The New York Times:

Blacks Face Bias in Bankruptcy, Study Suggests

A new survey found that lawyers were more likely to steer whites to Chapter 7 of the bankruptcy code and blacks to the more expensive Chapter 13.

http://nyti.ms/AypcpV

Friday, January 20, 2012

Article: Has Obama's Housing Policy Failed? - Money News Story - KTVZ Bend


Has Obama's Housing Policy Failed? - Money News Story - KTVZ Bend
http://www.ktvz.com/money/30238276/detail.html

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Article: Study: Stimulus $$ Kept Many In Their Homes - Money News Story - KERO Bakersfield


Study: Stimulus $$ Kept Many In Their Homes - Money News Story - KERO Bakersfield
http://www.turnto23.com/money/30239580/detail.html


NYTimes: U.S. Jobless Claims Fall Sharply

From The New York Times:

U.S. Jobless Claims Fall Sharply

Weekly applications for unemployment benefits fell by 50,000, the biggest drop in more than six years, to 352,000, the Labor Department said.

http://nyti.ms/zzh36f

Thursday, January 19, 2012

NYTimes: Is Banking Bad?

From The New York Times:

OP-ED COLUMNIST: Is Banking Bad?

Will capitalists be the death of capitalism?

http://nyti.ms/wTR2FP

NYTimes: A Mess on the Ladder of Success

From The New York Times:

IT'S THE ECONOMY: A Mess on the Ladder of Success

The new divide in America is between a smaller mobile class and one that can't quite pack up and go.

http://nyti.ms/ymx7s7

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Has Obama's housing policy failed?

Has Obama's housing policy failed?
http://money.cnn.com/2012/01/18/news/economy/Obama_housing/

Foreclosure nightmares: 3 families fight for their homes

Foreclosure nightmares: 3 families fight for their homes
http://money.cnn.com/2012/01/18/real_estate/foreclosure_homes/

NYTimes: Shopping for the Best Rates

From The New York Times:

MORTGAGES: Shopping for the Best Rates

Consumers who want to try for the lowest rates available need to consider these basic factors.

http://nyti.ms/xjrVqm

NYTimes: Few Cities Have Regained Jobs They Lost, Report Finds

From The New York Times:

Few Cities Have Regained Jobs They Lost, Report Finds

The nation's mayors, both Democrats and Republicans, are exasperated as a study shows many areas have years to go until employment recovers.

http://nyti.ms/ymXe1k

Sunday, January 15, 2012

NYTimes: Countrywide ‘V.I.P.’ Loans Linked to 2 Congressmen

From The New York Times:

Countrywide 'V.I.P.' Loans Linked to 2 Congressmen

Howard McKeon and Elton Gallegly, both Republicans from Southern California, were on a list of House members who received special loans through a Countrywide Financial program.

http://nyti.ms/yMr65C