Archive for June, 2008

Autodesk acquires 2 firms - Alameda Times-Star

Monday, June 30th, 2008

Autodesk acquires 2 firms - Alameda Times-StarSan Rafael-based Autodesk Inc., the largest maker of engineering-design software, bought the assets of Square One Research Ltd. and Green Building Studio Inc., acquiring programs that help create environmentally friendly buildings. Square One’s
The tragic toll of housing nightmare - New York Daily NewsPeter Rollison stands in […]

Ohio Housing Finance Agency boosts mortgage assistance by $6M - Bizjournals.com

Sunday, June 29th, 2008

Ohio Housing Finance Agency boosts mortgage assistance by $6M - Bizjournals.comOhio Housing Finance Agency boosts mortgage assistance by $6MBizjournals.com, NC - Jun 20, 2008The Ohio Housing Finance Agency approved $6 million in additional funding this week for its mortgage assistance program. The Second Mortgage Down Payment …A window opens on opportunity Atlanta Journal Constitutionall 14 news articles
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Lawsuit claiming fraud by appraiser - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Friday, June 27th, 2008

Lawsuit claiming fraud by appraiser - Fort Wayne Journal GazetteFallout from the case of ousted Steuben County banker Earl McNaughton came to Allen County this month with a lawsuit filed against an appraiser accused of fraudulently evaluating a property to help McNaughton. The lawsuit filed in Allen Circuit Court
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As bad as it gets: mortgage expert lets a ray of light into the … - guardian.co.uk

Thursday, June 26th, 2008

As bad as it gets: mortgage expert lets a ray of light into the … - guardian.co.ukAs bad as it gets: mortgage expert lets a ray of light into the …guardian.co.uk, UK - 14 hours agoThe Council of Mortgage Lenders is predicting a rise in repossessions from 27000 last year to 45000 this year (these figures do […]

‘Tweeners’ struggle with two mortgages - KHOU

Tuesday, June 24th, 2008

‘Tweeners’ struggle with two mortgages - KHOUHOUSTON — After 11 years in their northeast Houston home, Tricia Pipkin and her husband have put the house on the market. They have simply outgrown the home in the 14200 block on Montagne. They hope the home sells quickly, especially since the
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Mortgage fraud misery likely to endure (Minnesota Public Radio)

Saturday, June 21st, 2008

Mortgage fraud misery likely to endure (Minnesota Public Radio) Federal officials say they’re finding more mortgage fraud in Minnesota than in many other places in the country, but that may be small consolation for victims.
Sydney Financial Second Mortgage Borrowers Show Financial … - BigNews.biz (press release)Sydney Financial Second Mortgage Borrowers Show Financial …BigNews.biz […]

Lehman Cut Mortgage Assets to $64.7 Billion in Second Quarter (Bloomberg.com)

Thursday, June 19th, 2008

Lehman Cut Mortgage Assets to $64.7 Billion in Second Quarter (Bloomberg.com) June 16 (Bloomberg) — Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. , the fourth-largest U.S. securities firm, reduced assets tied to real estate 20 percent to $64.7 billion in the second quarter to curb further losses from the collapse of the mortgage market.
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Business Briefing - Seattle Post Intelligencer

Tuesday, June 17th, 2008

Business Briefing - Seattle Post IntelligencerWASHINGTON — Mortgage companies, facing criticism that they aren’t doing enough to stem the housing crisis, are pledging to let troubled borrowers know whether they’re approved for help within 45 days of receiving a homeowner’s application. The
Mortgage lenders vow 45-day deadline to let borrowers know loan help […]

Conrad Says Countrywide Waived Point on His Mortgage (Update1) - Bloomberg

Monday, June 16th, 2008

Conrad Says Countrywide Waived Point on His Mortgage (Update1) - BloombergCitizenConrad Says Countrywide Waived Point on His Mortgage (Update1)Bloomberg - Jun 14, 2008… the second-biggest US bank, in a deal struck in January after mounting defaults led to concern the biggest US mortgage lender might face bankruptcy.Senator Says Loan Favoritism Is Possible New York TimesSens. Dodd, […]

Reverse mortgages are not for everyone - Kansas City Star

Sunday, June 15th, 2008

Reverse mortgages are not for everyone - Kansas City StarIf you are approaching or already in your 60s you re probably hearing a lot these days about reverse mortgages. They re being touted as a safe way to ensure retirees greater financial security to meet home maintenance expenses, medical needs and […]