Appraisers say WaMu cut corners to increase its mortgage business (Seattle Times)
Washington Mutual’s mortgage woes come as no surprise to Graham Albertini, a real-estate appraiser who worked at WaMu’s Bellevue office…

Oil sets day’s second intraday trading record on dollar and supply concerns (MSN Money Canada)
VIENNA, Austria - Oil prices set the day’s second intraday trading record above $112 a barrel Tuesday after the U.S. dollar fell and crude oil shipments along one U.S. pipeline was said to be operating below capacity.

Westpac cuts mortgage costs (Herald Sun)
THE big four banks are in position to extend their dominance of the mortgage market after Westpac yesterday became the first to slash broking commissions.

A dream unravels Job loss, foreclosure, bankruptcy leave Danville … - Eagle Tribune
A dream unravels Job loss, foreclosure, bankruptcy leave Danville …Eagle Tribune, MA - Apr 14, 2008The family took out a $100000 second mortgage in 2006 and refinanced their cars while Steve continued to look for a new job. Their mortgage payments were …