OCBC's new home financing package Nov 23, 2009
KUALA LUMPUR: OCBC Al-Amin Bank Bhd has introduced a new home financing package based on the Shariah-compliant principle of Musharakah Mutanaqisah or diminishing partnership. Its director and chief executive officer Syed Abdull Aziz Syed Kechik said OCBC Al-Amin Manarat Home-i was designed to suit the standards widely implemented in the local and global Islamic banking market. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
FHA Boss: FHA Is Not the New Subprime Nov 15, 2009
FHA is "the only participant in home financing services in the U.S. economy that hasn't needed a bailout, hasn't needed (funds from the government's Troubled Asset Relief Program), hasn't needed special assistance and is still completely self-sustaining," Stevens said. "Without FHA there would be no (housing) market, and this economy's recovery would be significantly slower," he said. (ABC News -- Wire)
Landrieu a La. problem Nov 9, 2009
To Chris Gary wrote on Nov 7, 2009 8:36 AM:" Please tell us what the public debt was when George W. Bush was elected by the SUPREME COURT in 2000; please tell us what the public debt was when he left the whitehouse this year? Please include the costs of both wars in Iraq and Afghanistan since these were never included in public debt but paid for as needed.It's ingenious to blame the housing situation on the Democrats because, I guess, you are a Republican. ALL sectors of home financing was... (New Iberia, LA)
Dayton home permits up in September Oct 29, 2009
The builders are urging lawmakers to extend for another year and expand to all home buyers, the tax credit incentive and continue to stress that relief is needed with the tight new home financing and dysfunctional appraisal processes for the industry to return to normalcy, Hibner said in a news release. DCY Division, a part of Reston, Va. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
Record NYC real estate deal now on the rocks Oct 27, 2009
Regular folks especially those who have had home financing problems of their own might laugh at the folly until they realize that some of their own money might be tied up in the deal. Some of the biggest equity investors in the deal are public pension funds that manage retirement system benefits for millions of government employees. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Real Estate Insiders Blog Oct 21, 2009
"Most people only think about home financing a few times in their lives. I think about it everyday.... It's my passion and my profession." - Michelle Coolidge. Jim Meyers - RE/MAX Metro Realty, Inc.. (KIRO TV, WA)
Bank Negara must help defaulters of Islamic banking: CAP Oct 13, 2009
GEORGE TOWN: Bank Negara Malaysia should help defaulters of the popular Bai Bithaman Ajil (BBA) home financing so that consumers who have put their faith in Islamic financing are not short changed. Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) president S. M. Mohamed Idris said presently the defaulters ended up worst than defaulters of other conventional housing loans as BBA was an Islamic home financing where interest was not allowed to be charged. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Tips on getting feds to cut your house payment Oct 2, 2009
Remember: The giant home financing organizations buy loans that were originated by commercial banks and own a significant portion the nation's entire home loan assets. That means you may have taken out your mortgage through Bank of America, Wells Fargo or another private lender, and they may still be servicing your account, while ownership has actually been transferred to Fannie or Freddie (if not, you're out of luck). (MSNBC -- Business)
Helping Clients Avoid Toxic Mortgage Loans Sep 23, 2009
One of the best ways you can protect clients is to help them establish a relationship with an ethical and knowledgeable loan officer or mortgage broker for home financing advice ... Mortgage Myths: 77 Secrets That Will Save You Thousands on Home Financing (John Wiley & Sons). (RealtyTimes)
A test for Islamic home financing? Sep 12, 2009
A test for Islamic home financing ... A test for Islamic home financing ... WHEN Islamic home financing came on the scene, interest rates were neither as low, nor as attractive, as today. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Filling the housing gap Sep 12, 2009
These prospective home owners earn too much to qualify for government subsidies but not enough to qualify for average home financing. Speakers at the think-tank include representatives from all the major banks and developers, the director-general of housing settlements as well as the Banking Council of SA, the National Housing Finance Corporation and Finmark Trust. (iAfrica.com)
New Credit Score Model Not Helping Home Buyers Says Credit Expert Aug 27, 2009
According to Johansson, president of Credit Security Group, a leading nationwide credit analysis and rescoring firm, that's because the largest sources of home financing, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, have not yet approved it. "When Fannie and Freddie approve it, it has arrived - but not until then," he said. (PR Newswire)
• N. Idaho city approves backflow ordinance Aug 23, 2009
Steve Tanner, an engineering manager with the agency, says a lot of people in the city rely on having an approved drinking water system for home financing and business financing. Some residents were against the ordinance because of added costs, about $50 a year for testing at homes. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Prospect Mortgage Expands in Midwest Aug 21, 2009
"Many companies have severely curtailed their lending divisions or gone out of business altogether, but home financing is all we do." Prospect will be a major home mortgage lender in the area specializing in conforming, FHA/VA, HomePath(R) financing, jumbo, super jumbo, reverse mortgages and renovation loans. Along with the Schaumburg opening, Prospect plans to open branch locations throughout the Chicago area and in Wisconsin and Northwest Indiana. (PR Newswire)
Argentina's Hipotecario to Sell Debt This Month to Fund Government Program Aug 8, 2009
We are going to go to the voluntary market in the next 15 days to sell the first bond to be able to continue with this home financing policy, Elsztain said in a telephone interview in Buenos Aires. He declined to provide details about the sale. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Diversified or ‘life cycle’ funds good places to start building 401(k) portfolio Aug 1, 2009
Also, with $174,000 in home financing, your $150,000 in savings won t be enough to make you debt free. Currently, home equity lines of credit are about the cheapest money you can borrow, so there is little incentive to pay that money back out of savings. (Boston Globe)
Local Industry News & Notes Jul 29, 2009
The workshop will be presented by Roger Pitman, who has more than 40 years of home financing experience and more than 30 years of real estate sales experience. Reservations must be made before Tuesday by calling 938-5353. (Santa Maria Times)
U.S. existing home sales rise, fueling recovery hopes Jul 25, 2009
Freddie Mac, the second biggest U.S. home financing provider, separately said that average 30-year fixed U.S. mortgage rates rose by 0. 06 of a percentage point in the past week to 5. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Strategy Analytics: Paid Video to Overtake Free Video on the Web in 2009 Jul 14, 2009
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Roxanne Austin Named President and CEO of Move Networks Jul 14, 2009
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Bank Islam targets RM1bil housing loans Jul 4, 2009
KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Islam Bhd is targeting to approve RM1bil worth of home financing and refinancing in its financial year ending June 30, 2010. For the first six months of this year, we have captured over RM600mil in home financing, managing director Datuk Zukri Samat told reporters after launching the Sinar Letrik Home Campaign in collaboration with Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) yesterday ... He said that while the Sinar Letrik initiative would help ease the financial commitments of its customers,... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Anthony 'Sully' Sullivan, Co-Host of Discovery Channel 'PITCHMEN' and Longtime Friend of Billy Mays, Comments on Loss Jun 29, 2009
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The Proposal Starring Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds Depicts Real Life Jun 29, 2009
"In a new survey of thousands of online daters nationwide, we asked: Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds star in The Proposal, a movie about a US citizen engaged to his Canadian boss so she can stay in the Country and get her Green Card. Would you marry someone so they could stay in The United States?Following are the complete results: Men Women Yes 58.8% 60.9% No 29.4% 34.8% We also asked: If you would be willing to have a Green Card marriage, who would you wed so that they could stay in the... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Majority of All Parties Believe Governor Sanford Should Resign After Viewing Apology Jun 27, 2009
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WHAT IS A.P.R.? Jun 17, 2009
The most practical use for the A.P.R. in home financing is determining how large the closing costs are, including the points being charged on a fixed rate loan. Many lenders advertise their rates and follow them with an A.P.R. but fail to tell the borrower how many points, if any, are being charged. (Townhall.com)
Banco do Brasil to Expand Small Company Loans by $5.93 Billion, Cuts Rates Jun 16, 2009
Banco do Brasil said in April it would lend 20 million reais to to build 500 homes in Sao Paulo, play a stronger role in home financing for low-income families and offer a new monthly 1. 99 percent rate credit line for durable goods included in recent government tax cuts. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Wells Fargo to create 200 jobs in San Antonio Jun 3, 2009
A division of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., it has a national presence in mortgage stores and banking stores, and also serves the home financing needs of customers nationwide through its call centers, Internet presence and third-party production channels. (NYSE: WFC) is a diversified financial services company with $1. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Informed Homebuyers Are More Effective Consumers Jun 2, 2009
The American Bankers Association has several home financing calculators available at. Look at the basics of the loan. (PR Newswire)
Helping Clients Estimate Their Affordability Range Jun 1, 2009
What we as real estate professionals can learn from this example is that home financing eligibility guidelines are just that guidelines, ballpark figures to get the conversation going ... Mortgage Myths: 77 Secrets That Will Save You Thousands on Home Financing (John Wiley & Sons). (RealtyTimes)
War Veterans Honored with Special Flag Ceremony Jun 1, 2009
Although bargain basement prices and tax credits are carrots dangling in front of renters, the recession has changed the real estate playing field and the home financing market has transformed. Consumers in the market for a mortgage need a secure job and a good FICA score in order to meet lenders' strict income and credit requirements. (Saint Louis Front Page)
Seniors Only: Surviving the Economic Crisis with a Reverse Mortgage May 27, 2009
Real Estate News and Advice. In the midst of the current credit crunch, we tend to overlook the financial needs of senior homeowners, especially those who own their homes free and clear or are pretty close to being debt free. (RealtyTimes)
R.I.P. Countrywide May 16, 2009
And so it was again: Only this time it is Bank of America Home Loans, and not Countrywide, ready to pummel me with the friendly message that it is "committed to providing you with new opportunities that fit your home financing needs today, and your plans for tomorrow.". There's something to be said for consistency. (Salon)
Mortgage Investors Stand United in Support of Hope for Homeowners May 7, 2009
WASHINGTON , May 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Mortgage Investors Coalition (MIC) continues to commend the efforts of the House and Senate in formulating changes to the Hope for Homeowners program that will allow for more homeowners to obtain permanent, low cost fixed rate home financing. The investment community offers its full support for these initiatives and advocates the creation of a task force to administer and implement a new program to provide immediate relief to homeowners facing... (PR Newswire)
Economic indicators: Googling the future Apr 17, 2009
It appears that searches for estate agents work better than those for home financing. But anything that makes the crystal ball less cloudy is welcome. (The Economist)
The prophets of doom Apr 16, 2009
But this is typical: "Myopia, opportunistic behaviour and insider protection: welcome to U.S. home financing policy.". MARTIN WOLF: Associate editor and chief economics commentator of the Financial Times; author of "Why Globalization Works" and "Fixing Global Finance.". (Salon)
Area Snapshots Apr 12, 2009
Participants will learn about special affordable home financing options including down payment and closing cost assistance programs for eligible homebuyers. For details or to register, contact Ashley Pope at Headwaters RC82-7333, ext. (Montana Standard, MT)
Cody market good for first-time home buyers (259) Apr 2, 2009
Your home financing comes from tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds. You are a nonresident alien. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
The Economy - What's up in Laurel? Apr 2, 2009
Banking and home financing. Your 401(k) and retirement. (Laurel Outlook, MT)
Jonah Bank branching out Mar 29, 2009
Home financing and refinancing are still positive and "we haven't seen a noticeable change on loan demand on the commercial side either," he said. Business Editor Tom Mast can be reached at , or call 307-266-0574. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Obama online: President holds virtual town hall Mar 27, 2009
On the home financing crisis, the second question put to the president, he was asked how his programs helped homeowners who are not facing foreclosure but have been deeply hurt by the recession. Many homeowners, after the housing price bubble burst late last year, now owe more on their homes than the houses are worth. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Record number of vendors to be at Black Hills Home Show Mar 26, 2009
Other seminar topics include home financing, energy-efficient replacement windows, spa maintenance and "aging-in-place" strategies -- ways to design, remodel or outfit a home to allow older residents to live independently longer. Children attending the show can win free prizes (including toy hard hats, while supplies last) and participate in such activities as a toy fishing contest. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Report: Long & Foster president to head FHA Mar 24, 2009
Sources confirmed to the Washington Post that Stevens has been going through the necessary background checks and his extensive experience in home financing attracted the Obama administration to him. He joined the Chantilly-based private real estate giant in July 2006 to head its affiliated businesses before being promoted to his latest role in October. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
How Much Does a Foreclosure Cost? Mar 16, 2009
Realty Times - How Much Does a Foreclosure Cost. Real Estate News and Advice. (RealtyTimes)
Real estate, stock mkt similar Mar 16, 2009
With the average home loan size hovering at Rs 15 lakh, according to the largest home financing company HDFC, and the ticket size for a 2BHK ranging from Rs 45-80 lakh, there is a big disconnect. The developers have finally realized that neglect of the strong middle class was a big blunder. (India Times)
CHFA introduces new home-loan programs Mar 13, 2009
CHFA created the HomeOpener products through a new partnership with the Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae), a federal organization that helps in home financing by channeling global financing into this country s housing markets. Ginnie Mae s guaranty allows mortgage lenders to get a better price for their loans on the secondary market. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Bill aims to spark housing market Mar 7, 2009
The guarantee fund would be managed by the Alabama Home Financing Authority to help protect lenders from mortgages that go into foreclosure. State Sen. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
