Effort to Advise on Risky Loans Runs Into Snag
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Critics complained a that a mandatory mortgage counseling program amounted to government intrusion.
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The measures promise to protect borrowers from prepayment penalties and misleading loans.
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Creditors put more pressure on debt-soaked borrowers.
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Countrywide, the nationâs largest mortgage lenders, has been struggling to deal with the troubles in the mortgage industry.
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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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For your home or finances, going it alone isn't always best.
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Many U.S. banks have made it harder for creditworthy borrowers to get a mortgage, according to a Federal Reserve survey released Monday that underscored the spread of a painful credit crunch.
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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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The crisis in the subprime mortgage market has heightened tension between mortgage lenders and brokers who both hope to shape any laws aimed at stamping out dangerous loans.
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For many investors, advice to use a more defensive tack when choosing real estate investment trusts may take some getting used to.
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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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Arm yourself with information before shopping for a home loan.
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Those little investing fees can clobber you down the road.
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Make sure that you think things through before you decide to borrow against your plan.
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Troubles in mortgageland may get worse before they get better, especially for subprime borrowers, whose spotty credit histories put them into more costly loans.
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The brokerage you're using may not best serve your needs.
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The news was a reminder of the difficulty banks are now facing in valuing complicated financial instruments.