Mortgage and Financial News From 2008-5-31 Page 2
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Growing list of negative factors burdens property prices (Independent Online)
With the hawkish statements by Reserve Bank governor Tito Mboweni, the market now expects a repo rate hike of 100 basis points this month, taking the prime interest rate to 16 percent, and a chance of another 50 basis points in August.
2008-05-31 09:39:42 -
Effingham bank earns rural housing recognition (Journal Gazette & Times-Courier)
EFFINGHAM — Midland States Bank was recognized as one of the state’s top lenders by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development. Each year the agency presents Million Dollar Lender awards to lenders that excel in using their guaranteed loan program to make purchasing a home more affordable, according to a press release from the bank.
2008-05-31 10:46:14 -
Petrol fuels political woes for Australia's Rudd (Boston Globe)
Rising petrol prices have ended Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's political honeymoon after 6 months in office, with commentators warning his Labor government may now be vulnerable at the next election.
2008-05-31 08:38:32 -
Campaign donors to Kanjorski, Barletta markedly different (The Hazleton Standard-Speaker)
By L.A. TARONE Staff Writer U.S. Rep. Paul E. Kanjorski and challenger Hazleton Mayor Lou Barletta have dramatically different pools of contributors as they vie for donations and the 11th Congressional District seat.
2008-05-31 09:01:54 -
Tips for the new homeowner (Concord Monitor)
Most people look forward to the day they own their homes free and clear. But gathering the money to pay off the mortgage is only part of the process.
2008-05-31 09:04:43 -
As Monets make money, art market faces jittery times (The Post and Courier)
“The art market is alive and well. But is it booming? No,” says Howard Godel, whose Manhattan gallery specializes in 19th-century and early 20th-century American art.
2008-05-31 09:08:14 -
House of pain (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
First of an occasional series. Pedro Medellin, a young bank teller who lives with his mother, knows he...
2008-05-31 09:10:42 -
Corzine's staff details e-mails (WPVI-TV Philadelphia)
Gov. Jon S. Corzine's office said Saturday that he only sent 11 e-mails to a state worker union leader he once dated.
2008-05-31 09:20:15 -
Feds eye alerts for loan rate miscues (Boston Herald)
When you're quoted a higher interest rate than you deserve because of erroneous information in your credit file, wouldn't you like someone to red flag it for you? ...
2008-05-31 09:21:19 -
Shaw Realty Owner Aims To Help Sellers Avoid Foreclosure (The Tampa Tribune)
Short sales can be complex and lengthy transactions, but can be well worth the time and effort, says Jeff Shaw, owner of Century 21 Shaw Realty.
2008-05-31 09:21:49 -
Out of school and into hock (The Myrtle Beach Sun News)
Todd Eisenberger's parents weren't worried about whether their son would get into college, but which college he would choose was a bit of a concern.
2008-05-31 09:42:31 -
Officials: W. Valley man tried to hire killer - AZCentral.com
As Frank Arnold worked his way through divorce proceedings with his wife of some 10 years, authorities allege, he also had murder on his mind. The 59-year-old West Valley mortgage broker allegedly spent months trying to find a hit man to off his wife ...
2008-05-31 05:15:00 -
Officials: W. Valley man tried to hire killer (The Arizona Republic)
Mortgage broker sought hit man amid divorce.
2008-05-31 01:25:24 -
MCSO: Tables Turned In Murder-For-Hire Plot (CBS 5 Phoenix)
A murder-for-hire scheme backfires when a West Valley mortgage broker is arrested by the hit man, deputies say.
2008-05-31 06:02:34 -
Saving for college expenses early puts time on your side (Chicago Tribune)
Keeping up with the rising cost of college, especially in a dicey economic and market environment, is nothing like the good old days for some people.
2008-05-31 09:08:10