Mortgage refinance boom comes to Birmingham Feb 26, 2008
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Market Retest: Pass or Fail? Feb 7, 2008
If you don t have stellar credit, you won t be able to tap these upcoming mortgage refinance deals. Consider cutting back on your 401(k) and IRA contributions to pay down credit card debt. (Human Events Online)
Bankrate Shares Fall on Weak 4Q Results Feb 7, 2008
SunTrust Robinson Humphrey analyst Andrew W. Jeffrey also maintained a "Buy" rating, predicting that the uptick in mortgage refinance volume and Bankrate's ongoing efforts to diversify its content and revenue streams will yield positive long-term results. Copyright 2008 Associated Press. (Forbes, NY)
U.S. Advocacy Group Opposes Royal Bank of Canada Bid for Alabama National Jan 1, 2008
Citing the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act, Fair Finance Watch claimed Royal Bank's RBC Centura unit in 2006 denied mortgage refinance applications in Charlotte, North Carolina, to blacks 4. 4 times more frequently than whites. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
A different sort of bad news Dec 17, 2007
As the house prices began to plateau and then decline, mortgage refinance slowed ... Mortgage refinance is not normally required to purchase an iPhone (they are not that expensive) ... We are overlaying a credit crisis of confidence onto the mortgage refinance problem, and this credit crisis is not likely to be resolved rapidly. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
How Home Equity Can Help You Slash Debt Sep 30, 2007
Boonville Daily News - Ara. Sunday, September 30, 2007. (Boonville Daily News, MO)
* Rising US stocks face headwinds Sep 23, 2007
"In the aftermath, the dollar is getting hit hard and gold prices are surging. Predictably, longer duration bond yields are moving up sharply, which isn't a good thing for the current mortgage refinance marketplace ... We continue to expect a choppy market through the end of the current quarter and into October as hedge funds act to meet cash redemptions through sales of their most liquid holdings which most likely are stocks and bonds," Dickson said. In the coming week, the market will take a... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Get Low Payments with Interest Only and Adjustable Rate Mortgages Sep 5, 2007
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Mortgage problems? The longer you hide, the worse they'll get Jul 19, 2007
The longer you hide, the worse they'll get - The Boston Globe. Personal Tech Markets Your Money Technology Healthcare Columnists Latest news Message Boards Small Business. (Boston Globe)
Tips For Safe Online Mortgage Refinance Jul 9, 2007
Mortgage refinance loans have become one of the fast growing trends in the consumer loan market. As home prices remain at high levels, many homeowners have responded by refinancing their mortgage or taking out a home equity loan. (RealtyTimes)
APEC affirms commitment to WTO talks Jul 6, 2007
" However, the group also agreed to examine the feasibility of establishing a sprawling Asia-Pacific trading bloc should the negotiations fail. "The decision that was made today was to further examine the prospects of a free trade agreement for the Asia-Pacific," Australian Trade Minister Warren Truss told reporters in Cairns. However, the group's first priority was still "a successful outcome to the Doha round," he said. The U.S. Trade Representative Susan Schwab, who warned the Doha round... (BusinessWeek)
BCE Accepts $48.5 Billion LBO Jul 2, 2007
Canada's largest telecom group, BCE (), announced on June 30 that it has accepted a buyout offer worth $48. 5 billion from a group that includes the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan. (BusinessWeek)
The Private Jet Industry's Initial Descent? Jul 2, 2007
The Private Jet Industry's Initial Descent. David MacNeil, chief executive of MacNeil Automotive Products in Downers Grove, Ill. (BusinessWeek)
Will All-Biz Airlines Fly? Jul 2, 2007
Will All-Biz Airlines Fly. offers the only separate ladies' room on a commercial aircraft, and its flight attendants are trained in line dancing in order to maximize the grace of their service. (BusinessWeek)
Know the Advantages of Refinancing Your Mortgage Jun 22, 2007
There are many lending institutions available to help with your mortgage refinance, and finding the right one for you can seem challenging. But offers a free service that matches borrowers with qualified lending professionals. (Gridley Herald, CA)
Blowing the Whistle at Wal-Mart Jun 13, 2007
Wal-Mart's Latest Ethics Controversy. The very first day that Chalace Epley Lowry started working at Wal-Mart Stores () as an administrative assistant in the communications department, on Jan. 2 of this year, she went through a day-long orientation with a heavy emphasis on ethics. (BusinessWeek)
Pixar Purchase Pays Off for Disney Jun 13, 2007
Walt Disney used to say that his company was built on a mouse. You know, that squeaky little thing in red shorts and white gloves who scampered into the world in 1928 and has spawned billions in merchandise and theme parks. (BusinessWeek)
REITs Get Rich off Mallrats Jun 13, 2007
Nothing can destroy the mall. Not the housing slump. (BusinessWeek)
Bear Stearns' Subprime Bath Jun 13, 2007
Investors in a 10-month-old Bear Stearns () hedge fund are learning the hard way the danger of investing in risky bonds with borrowed money. The investment firm's High-Grade Structured Credit Strategies Enhanced Leverage Fund, as of Apr. (BusinessWeek)
No, You Don't have to Sell Your SUV May 21, 2007
"With a mortgage refinance, you pay a lot of fees," notes Brown. "There's a loan origination fee, closing costs, points, inspection costs. Those fees can really add up and eat into the financial benefits of refinancing.". (Kansas City Kansan, KS)
Plus: The President's Statement May 18, 2007
President's Statement on Bipartisan Immigration System Proposal. Today, Republicans and Democrats in the United States Senate came together and agreed upon a proposal that offers a much needed solution to the problem of illegal immigration in this country. (BusinessWeek)
Plus: Statements of Executive Directors and President Wolfowitz May 18, 2007
Statements of Executive Directors and President Wolfowitz. Statement of Executive Directors. (BusinessWeek)
A 'Troubled' Immigration Reform Proposal May 18, 2007
Now comes the hard part. A bipartisan group of senators and Bush Administration officials gathered in the Capitol on May 17 to announce an 11th-hour meeting of minds on immigration reform. (BusinessWeek)
Can Zell and Murdoch Rescue Newspapers? May 18, 2007
Can Zell and Murdoch Rescue Newspapers. With Cerberus Capital Management striking a deal to buy 80. (BusinessWeek)
Plus: Wolfowitz Out in June at World Bank May 18, 2007
Wolfowitz Out in June at World Bank. By the Associated Press. (BusinessWeek)
More Problems After Wolfowitz May 18, 2007
It's not just about Paul Wolfowitz. With the chief architect of the Iraq war's turbulent reign at the World Bank ending on June 30, the global-development institution must face fundamental questions about its future if it has one. (BusinessWeek)
GMC's High Sierra May 8, 2007
The Good: Towing capacity; classy interior; smooth, quiet ride. The Bad: Price can really mount as you add options. (BusinessWeek)
And Now, the 8-Speed Tranny? May 7, 2007
And Now, the 8-Speed Tranny. Driveline specialist ZF has designed a new automatic transmission generation for passenger cars combining seemingly contradictory goals. (BusinessWeek)
Don't assume using home-equity loans to finance a car is the cheapest way to go May 5, 2007
I asked Taylor to run a few financing scenarios to compare the total cost of four types of auto borrowing -- a 60-month car loan, a 10-year home equity loan, a 10-year home equity line of credit, and a 30-year cash-out mortgage refinance. To view the full results or to plug in your own loan figures, income tax rate and interest rates, go to. (Boston Globe)
Good Reasons to Refinance Now May 3, 2007
Here are four great things a mortgage refinance can do for you. Lower your monthly payment. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Good Reasons to Refinance Now May 2, 2007
Here are four great things a mortgage refinance can do for you. Lower your monthly payment. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Good Reasons to Refinance Now Apr 16, 2007
Here are four great things a mortgage refinance can do for you. Lower your monthly payment. (Kansas City Kansan, KS)
How Uncle Sam Spends Your Tax Money Apr 16, 2007
Tax time may be the least pleasant harbinger of spring for Americans. Wading through the math of a Form 1040 built atop the rules of an exceedingly complex tax code can take weeks of preparation and calculation. (BusinessWeek)
Consumer Mortgage Ignorance Hurts Mar 28, 2007
Realty Times - Real Estate News and Advice. Real Estate News and Advice March 28, 2007. (RealtyTimes)
Credit restrictions eyed for home loans Feb 27, 2007
Delores King, a Chicago retiree, recalled how a telemarketer lured her into a mortgage refinance. At the time she had a monthly payment of $798. (Buffalo News)
If You Have an Adjustable Rate Mortgage, Refinance Now Feb 10, 2007
Corning Leader - Ara. Saturday, February 10, 2007. (Corning Leader, NY)
Jolie Confirms She and Pitt Have Moved to New Orleans Feb 6, 2007
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Bills Piling Up? Refinancing Your Car Puts Extra Cash In Your Pocket Jan 26, 2007
"There are a lot of fees associated with a mortgage refinance," explains Chris Brown, CEO of RateGenius. "There are closing costs, points, inspection costs and a loan origination fee. Those fees can really add up and eat away at the financial benefits of refinancing. RateGenius does not charge a fee for our service.". (Kansas City Kansan, KS)
Save $756 With One Phone Call Jan 10, 2007
How to rebound faster from that holiday-spending bender. Updated: 9:25 a.m. ET Jan. 9, 2007. (MSNBC)
Finance Salaries: Up, Up, Up Jan 9, 2007
Last year, investment banks, private equity firms, and hedge funds rewrote the dealmaking record book. Deal volume, industry profits, and CEO bonuses all reached new heights (see BusinessWeek. (BusinessWeek)
Express Scripts targets Caremark board Jan 9, 2007
Those are the people that Caremark shareholders elect to make those decisions (BusinessWeek)
Wal-Mart Fights for Its Reputation Jan 9, 2007
The ad opens with a grainy shot of a retail store. "It all began with a big dream in a small town," a narrator says. (BusinessWeek)
Gap on the Block Jan 9, 2007
Gap shareholders have finally gotten what many on Wall Street have long awaited: some hint that the clothing chain could be hunting a buyer. But Gap's putting itself on the block is no guarantee that the long-troubled retailer can actually find an acquirer and start to turn itself around. (BusinessWeek)
Coping with financial adversity Jan 8, 2007
1 Use cash from mortgage refinance to pay off credit card and credit union debt. 2 Put $5,000 in a high-yielding savings account. (Chicago Tribune)
Acura's Tech-Laden TL Jan 5, 2007
The Good: High tech but not complicated, great value. The Bad: Front wheel drive still limiting. (BusinessWeek)