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Yields ‘Next to Nothing’ Lure Funds to Riskier Assets (Update1) – Bloomberg

by @ Sunday, November 30th, 2008. Filed under Mortgages

Yields ‘Next to Nothing’ Lure Funds to Riskier Assets (Update1)Bloomberg -2 hours agoThat’s on top of $1.7 trillion of securities sold by government-chartered mortgage finance companies Fannie Mae in Washington and Freddie Mac of McLean, …TREASURIES-Long-dated bonds surge on mortgage security planReutersUS Treasuries Gain Most Since 1981; Longer-Term Yields PlungeBloombergTREASURIES-Bonds rally on weak economy, Fed fixed-income [...]

BOJ to discuss easier loan policy this week – MarketWatch

by @ Sunday, November 30th, 2008. Filed under Loans

CEP News

BOJ to discuss easier loan policy this weekMarketWatch -35 minutes agoBy MarketWatch HONG KONG (MarketWatch) — The Bank of Japan will introduce a new loan policy designed to help businesses obtain funding ahead of the March …Japan’s Banks Hoard Cash, Pushing Up Money Rates After Rate CutBloombergMONEY MARKETS-Year-end anxiety keeps dollar funding elevatedguardian.co.ukEmergency MeetingBloombergguardian.co.ukall [...]

Low-profile mortgage lender trying to survive meltdown it helped … – Minnesota Public Radio

by @ Sunday, November 30th, 2008. Filed under Mortgages

Low-profile mortgage lender trying to survive meltdown it helped …Minnesota Public Radio, MN -35 minutes agoby Martin Moylan, Minnesota Public Radio Minnesota's big financial houses generally steered clear of the risky lending that created the nation's mortgage…

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Fewer people seek buy-to-let mortgages – Residential Landlords Assoc.

by @ Sunday, November 30th, 2008. Filed under Mortgages

Fewer people seek buy-to-let mortgagesResidential Landlords Assoc., UK -18 minutes agoThe number of Britons seeking to sign new buy-to-let mortgages appears to be falling throughout much of the United Kingdom, according to the most recent …

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US Rethinks Roles of Fannie, Freddie – Wall Street Journal

by @ Sunday, November 30th, 2008. Filed under Loans

US Rethinks Roles of Fannie, FreddieWall Street Journal -1 hour agoThe main focus is on the government-backed buyers of home loans: Fannie Mae, created in 1938, and its younger cousin, Freddie Mac, formed in 1970. …Some buyers may see higher loan ratesBoston Heraldall 3 news articles

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Restoring the flow of credit to entrepreneurs – Los Angeles Times

by @ Sunday, November 30th, 2008. Filed under Loans

Wall Street Journal Blogs

Restoring the flow of credit to entrepreneursLos Angeles Times, CA -1 hour agoA Treasury Department program aims to make it easier for lenders to find buyers for the loans they make. By Cyndia Zwahlen The credit crunch looks like an …Forbes: Let the Small Business Administration workAustin American-StatesmanSBA Applauds Treasury Action to Bolster Secondary [...]

HK Hot Stocks – Banks, properties gain – Forbes

by @ Sunday, November 30th, 2008. Filed under Loans

HK Hot Stocks – Banks, properties gainForbes, NY -2 hours ago'Over the short term, the market sentiment is still quite positive. As we approach the year end, we will probably see some buying as funds engage in window …HK shares gain 2 pct as properties, exporters riseReutersall 16 news articles

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Turning Around the Idea of Student Loans – New York Times

by @ Sunday, November 30th, 2008. Filed under Loans

Turning Around the Idea of Student LoansNew York Times, United States -28 minutes ago“This is a five-year loan, and that helps ensure a certain amount of longevity for this project.” Justin said he first became interested in poverty issues …

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Creditors meet to learn cost of Kaupthing's loans – guardian.co.uk

by @ Sunday, November 30th, 2008. Filed under Loans

Creditors meet to learn cost of Kaupthing's loansguardian.co.uk, UK -2 hours agoBut the talk will not be so much about exotic holidays on fabulous yachts reached by private airplanes but about the loans handed out by a collapsed …

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Students' need to take out loans on rise amid slumping economy – Honolulu Advertiser

by @ Sunday, November 30th, 2008. Filed under Loans

Students' need to take out loans on rise amid slumping economyHonolulu Advertiser, HI -11 hours agoIt's almost universal that you have to take out loans," Kido said. Rising tuition and living costs are squeezing college students while a declining economy …College students in more debtThe News Journalall 4 news articles

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