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Results of Bank Stress Tests Mean Nothing
Tomorrow Tim Geithner, Treasury Secretary, is set to announce the results of the government's bank stress tests on the country's top 19 banks. Some of the
Silverton Bank Fails - FDIC Uses Bridge Bank As Vehicle
In a new twist, the FDIC when contemplating the take over of the failed Silverton Bank, a non-depositor institution, decided to create a bank themselves
Freddie Mac CFO Commits Suicide
David Kellermann, the acting Chief Financial Officer of Freddie Mac, was found dead, the apparent victim of suicide.
Direct Lender Ads - Upfront Mortgage Broker - Podcast
Terri and I discuss the over dependence consumer put on banks and other branding which implies trustworthiness. Any moniker, slogan, or corporate message
Is it right for me not to pay my mortgage to loan mod?
Here's the question: Rachael asks, I am going through Echo Loans to do a loan modification. They advised me not to pay my mortgage this month. I am not
I cannot pay my second mortgage balloon payment?
Darrell asks, I have a 1st & 2nd mortgage. The 2nd is with a different mortgage company and it has a balloon payment which is due December 2009. What
Lend America Mortgage Review
Lend America claims to be one of the “largest privately owned direct lenders†focusing their attention on originating FHA mortgages. We uncovered five
SunTrust Mortgage Review
SunTrust Mortgage, according to their website, are a “wholly-owned subsidiary of SunTrust Bank - a $179.0 billion institution operating in Virginia, the
Obama Chief of Staff - Rahm Emanuels Freddie Mac Fiasco
Everyone knows the taxpayer had to takeover Freddie Mac last year. But what many do not know is President Obama's Chief of Staff, Rahm Emanuel was once on...
Does an initialed app entitle ender to an application fee?
Here is the question: T Smith asks: Does an electronically initialed loan application entitle the lender to charge an application fee if no wet
Will the servicing company reduce my rate just by asking?
Here is the reader question: Sean says: What relief (with the new mortgage plan) or options (without refinancing) are available to those of us out there
Will Obama plan help if I have a subprime mortgage servicer?
Here is the question: Christina asks: I have a mortgage with Carrington Mortgage Services LLC, but am behind on my payments. With this government
Can I convert my equity loan to an unsecured loan?
The question: Bill asks: Hello. I have a first mortgage and two home equity lines of credit. I have never been late with a payment. The value of my
Toxic Assets Plan Gets Warm Response From Wall Street
The toxic assets plan Tim Geithner previewed a month ago finally got fleshed out and rolled out today. Wall Street responded with a more than 400 point rally
Can I transfer a rental property into a corporation?
Here's the question: Randy asks, Is it possible to transfer a property into a corporation and out of my name? I have several mortgaged rental properties
FOMC Announcement - Refinance Shopping - Podcast For 3-21-09
With the FOMC announcing this week they will keep mortgage rates down by buying a ton of Fannie and Freddie MBS, Terri and I thought a show on refinance
What is the process and proof a mortgage is paid in full?
Here's the question: I recently paid my mortgage in full, but the country records office has no proof. How do I show them I don't owe the mortgage company
Mortgage Cramdowns - Another Foreclosure Dead End
Mortgage cramdowns or the ability for a bankruptcy judge to modify the terms of a mortgage, was included in a bill (H.R. 1106 - “Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009″) passed by the House recently
Mortgage Shopping Tips - Podcast for 3-07-09
With all the "plans" coming out of Washington bringing with them more confusion than clarity, Terri and I decided to get back to the basics this week with some mortgage shopping tips.
Mortgage CDO - Credit Enhancement Tip - Podcast for 2-28-09
Terri and I discuss in this week’s Mortgage Insider Show all the bad reporting of the mainstream media, the mortgage CDO, and how to improve your credit score.
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