Finance & Mortgage
Investors’ Confidence in Private Real Estate Funds Rises, Preqin Report
Gleacher & Co Inc. Sells Its Mortgage Branch
Swiss Banks to Hold Extra Capital to Cover Mortgage Risks
EDITOR'S PICKS
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Gov. Gavin Newsom Expedites Temporary Housing For Residents In Areas Struck By LA Wildfires
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Pasadena Native Lost Her House To LA Wildfires One Day After Paying Off Her Mortgage: 'It's Gone'
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How The Mircale Malibu Mansion And Pacific Palisades Home Survived The Devastating LA Fires
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What Happens To Your Mortgage And Property Tax When You Lose Your Home In A Natural Disaster?
At the State Of The Union, President Obama brought up the bill in Congress that would give homeowners a $3,000 savings per year if they refinance at current low rates. It was pushed early last year, but keeps getting stalled over partisanship. Santander UK Investigated for Fixing Interest Rates and Falsely Advising Clients
Santander UK, is being probed in an investigation for falsely advising investors and fixing interest rates, Reuters reported. Housing Market Beats Expectations, Says KC Fed President
In spite of the shaky steps the economy has given in its way to recovery, improvements in employment and the real estate market surpassed expectations, said Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City President, Esther George. Mortgage Rates Remain Steady and Low
Rising mortgage rates are slumping after a pike in December, which was the strongest since the 2008 financial crisis hit. Mortgage buyers credit the fall to more mortgage choices for first-time buyers and a boost in lender confidence. No-Money-Down Mortgage Loans Back in the Market
100 percent financing home loans or the No-Money-Down Mortgage payments have reportedly bounced back into the market but will only be available to affluent buyers. Banks and lending institutions claim that the loans are back due to high demand and are a much safer option where wealthy investors are concerned. New Construction Increased by 6 percent Annually, says Report
In a recent report analyzed by McGraw Hill Construction, it was revealed that the number of new construction went up significantly in December 2012 after a gloomy period of the previous two months. The total rate of construction also went up by 6 percent over the year. Home Prices Rise in November, Most Since 2006
Home prices rose 5.5 percent in November compared to a year ago, according to report by the Case Shiller index released Tuesday. Bill and Hillary Clinton House Hunting in the Hamptons
Former President Bill Clinton and his wife, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, are looking to buy a new place in the Hamptons, according to reports. Top 5 U.S. States with Most Homes in Foreclosure
As the housing economy continues to rebound, foreclosures in the U.S. have also declined. Marketwatch compiled a list of states with homes in most foreclosure. Florida leads the list with highest percentage of foreclosing activity. Mortgage Brokers Unhappy with New CFPB Rules
In addition to the qualifying mortgage rules announced earlier in January, CFPB has announced a new set of rules and regulations for mortgage brokers and loan officers. The new rules have been highly criticized by the NAMB- The Association of Mortgage Professionals.
