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Texas banks feeling economic strain, but holding upAustin American-Statesman, TX -5 hours agoThe bank specializes in residential construction loans and works with about 150 builders, Clayton said. Clayton said he has sold $4.5 million in debt and is …Which Regional Banks are in Trouble?FOXBusinessUPDATE 3-US bank earnings tumble, hurt by property loansReutersWeak earnings and [...]

‘Computer says no’ is not reason enough when a loan is declinedThe Times, South Africa -1 hour agoThis could happen if, for example, the consumer pays off the short-term debts, such as credit cards, micro loans, or personal loans, and cuts back on luxury …

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Closing costs all over the map, study findsSan Francisco Chronicle,  USA -2 hours agoAnew study finds that closing costs on home loans vary widely and that African Americans, Latinos and people in neighborhoods with fewer college graduates …Homeowners Pay More With Mortgage Brokers, Study SaysSan Jose Mercury NewsShould you purchase a HUD home?The Newark Advocateall 16 [...]

Money-markets beat IndexThe Times, South Africa -3 hours agoMoney-market funds typically invest in high-quality, short-term investments such as short-term government and company loans and certificates of deposit.

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Tough Assignment: Find College LoansWall Street Journal -25 minutes agoBy ROBERT TOMSHO College students and their parents are scrambling to line up student loans for the fall amid fears that the broader credit crisis might put …

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Loans for new purchases slump by 40 per centIndependent, UK -1 hour agoThe British Bankers' Association (BBA) has reported that the number of new loans taken out to purchase a property in April was down 39.4 per cent on the …The Lowdown on LiborBusinessWeekRBI raises rates for trade creditBusiness StandardLibor Will Remain UnchangedBriefing.comWall Street Journal - Reutersall [...]

Cost of home mortgage loans highest since 2000Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom -3 hours agoThe sharp increase in the cost of high loan-to-value two-year deals from below 5 per cent in early 2006 to their current levels has come as mortgage groups …

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Second loans are traps for unwaryScotsman, United Kingdom -1 hour agoPersonal loans, formerly cheap and easy to obtain, have started to dry up or are suddenly much more expensive. Credit card applications are being rejected. …

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Adverse Credit Loans: Helps To Stabilize Your Financial FreedomBest Syndication, CA -3 hours agoWith the introduction of Adverse Credit Loans in the financial market, atleast you have a secure means of availing financial assistance. …Business Commercial Loans: Help You Boost The Business CapabilityBest SyndicationAdverse Credit Loans – Basics For Availing The FinanceBest SyndicationInstant Unsecured Loans [...]

Rs 498 cr farming loans to be waived in districtTimes of India, India -1 hour agoPUNE: In Pune district, agricultural loans of around Rs 498 crore from 1,66000 loan accounts of farmers would be considered for the loan waiver scheme …

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