Effort to Advise on Risky Loans Runs Into Snag
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A state program in Illinois designed to counsel borrowers on their mortgages may help homeowners, but some say it is unnecessary government intrusion.
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Individual investors are struggling to find a balanced approach at an unreliable time for the market.
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Mortgages are complicated, and lending markets are in flux right now, but savvy, well-positioned consumers can still get the loans they need to buy, build, or refinance a home. They just need to pay attention to what's going on, says David Reed, a lending veteran based in Texas and co-author of "Mortgage Confidential."
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Students have been warned to apply early for loans to avoid having to wait weeks for payment.
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Credit counseling agencies may soon be a thing of the past.
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The debacle in mortgage lending that spurred wild daily swings in the markets has tripped up many hedge funds.
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Top bankers warn that many lenders are letting their standards slip and making imprudent loans.
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For your home or finances, going it alone isn't always best.
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Investing in foreclosures can be lucrative, but be cautious.
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As the appetite for home loans soared, the apparent inability of lenders to spot suspicious transactions is puzzling to some.
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Creditors put more pressure on debt-soaked borrowers.
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The brokerage you're using may not best serve your needs.
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Federal bank regulators, worried about a surge in defaults on high-risk home mortgages, on Friday called on lenders to exercise caution in making subprime loans and closely evaluate borrowers' ability to repay them.
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From bank accounts and mortgages to credit cards and car loans, let the buyer beware: Financial fees are on the rise. And many are just waiting to blindside you.
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Not so long ago, companies that borrowed lots of money were considered risky. That view has now been turned on its head.
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The bank may not be such an easy acquisition target after all.
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Prepare for an odd kind of financial disaster.