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The Motley Fool
May 15, 2007
Dan Caplinger |
Borrow Now or Borrow Never If you're thinking about buying a home, do your homework. Find a lender or mortgage broker early in the process, and get preapproved for a mortgage that will work for you.   |
The Motley Fool
September 19, 2007
David Lee Smith |
Not the Time for Countrywide The news certainly isn't all bad at mortgage giant Countrywide these days. It is a solid company that will likely emerge stronger from the current crisis, but it will take time. |
BusinessWeek
May 14, 2007
Gene G. Marcial |
Accredited Home Lenders: Bottom Fishers' Delight It is not surprising that no Street analyst has a buy rating on Accredited Home Lenders Holding, one of the few still-standing companies in the besieged subprime mortgage lending business. |
The Motley Fool
March 19, 2007
David Lee Smith |
Subprime Symptoms Starting to Spread? It seems that subprime mortgage difficulties have already started to spread. There will almost certainly be a more protracted softness for housing than we might have anticipated as recently as the final quarter of last year. |
Entrepreneur
May 2010
Neil Berdiev |
The Post-Banking Loan Factoring - an expensive way to get cash fast - is on the rise. But before you take the money, take a hard look at the deal. |
U.S. Banker
December 2001
Robert A. Bennett |
Gramlich's Words of Warning His suggested caution on subprime mortgage lending should be taken seriously... |
The Motley Fool
July 10, 2007
Dan Caplinger |
4 Ways to Save on Your Next Home Turn the housing slump to your advantage. Here are some tips for negotiating the best possible deal. |
The Motley Fool
July 19, 2004 |
"Points" Explained If you're shopping for a new home and mortgage, you're going to hear a lot about points. Learn what points are before you pay them. |
U.S. Banker
May 2007
Thomas P. Vartanian |
Crisis and Opportunity In Subprime Mortgage Markets Problems in the subprime mortgage business will inevitably lead to opportunities for those who can evaluate, service or manage the underlying loans, securities and real estate. |
The Motley Fool
September 25, 2007
Buz Livingston |
Dump "Liar Loans" Many lenders have either shut down or reduced their subprime lending practices in the last few months. However, isn't this a bit like closing the barn door after the horse has escaped? |
Registered Rep.
March 1, 2008
Mollie Neal |
Small Businesses Need New Bootstraps Not immune to the sub-prime mortgage collapse, many small businesses are finding their best sources of capital -- home equity financing and credit card debt -- have dried up. Here are some ideas. |
The Motley Fool
December 8, 2006
Mary Dalrymple |
Mortgage Power for Everyone Arm yourself with information before shopping for a home loan. |
Bank Systems & Technology
June 24, 2008
Ann Grochala |
In the Aftermath of the Credit Crisis, Some Banks See a Silver Lining The current problems in the credit markets bring both challenges and opportunities to banks. Many community banks still have plenty of liquidity and capital, and they all have ready access to the Federal Home Loan Bank system. |
The Motley Fool
August 9, 2007
Selena Maranjian |
Get the Point on "Points" If you're shopping for a new home and mortgage, you're going to hear a lot about origination and discount points. There's a time you should pay points, and a time you should skip them. |
Entrepreneur
March 2008
C.J. Prince |
New Money With traditional bank loans hard to come by, try these quick fixes to get your business the capital it needs. |
Real Estate Portfolio
Sep/Oct 2007
Dees Stribling |
Coming into Focus Mortgage REITs of all stripes tighten their lending practices to improve their outlook going forward. The subprime event may mark a permanent change in the business environment for mortgage REITs, as well as mortgage lenders and investors. |
This Old House
December 2007
Keith Pandolfi |
How to Escape Mortgage Disaster If you foresee trouble making you mortgage payments next year, don't panic - there are options out there to help you stay afloat |
The Motley Fool
July 13, 2007
Dan Caplinger |
A Tale of Two Borrowers Unfortunately, many homeowners never consider that they may not really be able to afford the home they own. As painful as it is to give up your home, it's not worth risking financial ruin to stay in a home you can't pay for. |
FDIC FYI
February 7, 2002 |
Subprime Mortgage Lending Faces the Test of a Slowing Economy Entry by FDIC-insured institutions into subprime lending as a targeted line of business was largely a phenomenon of the 1990s. These lending programs are now being tested by recession, in most cases for the first time... |
The Motley Fool
October 7, 2005 |
What's Your Down Payment? If you're wondering what percentage of what you're paying for a house should be your down payment, know that there's no single best amount, and it will likely vary according to your situation. |
Bank Systems & Technology
December 15, 2007
Nancy Feig |
Mortgage Losses Lead to Bank Layoffs Several banks are planning massive layoffs in the wake of the mortgage crisis, and technology professionals in the lending arena probably will not be spared. |
The Motley Fool
August 16, 2007
John Rosevear |
Buying a Home During the Storm Essentially, what's going on is that the mortgage industry -- along with Wall Street -- is rethinking the appropriate pricing for taking on the risk of a borrower with a less-than-prime credit history. |
The Motley Fool
June 30, 2004 |
What's Your Down Payment? Learn to determine how much you should put down when buying a home. |
BusinessWeek
May 27, 2010
Menon & Crowley |
Subprime Lending Returns to the U.K. Three years after defaults on U.S. subprime mortgages sparked a devastating financial crisis, lending to borrowers with less-than-perfect credit histories is making a comeback in Britain. |
Registered Rep.
August 17, 2007
John Churchill |
Lending Mess Just a Strain on Returns For Most Advisors Subprime loans, margin lending, hedge fund collapses -- for a majority of financial advisors the storm is still outside their clients' portfolios. |
The Motley Fool
August 21, 2007
David Lee Smith |
The Credit Crunch on Housing Savvy investors should wait until the homebuilders' business strengthens obviously and meaningfully before accumulating positions in the group. |
The Motley Fool
January 14, 2009
Dan Caplinger |
Why the Housing Problem Isn't Going Away Low mortgage rates should be fixing everything. So why aren't they? |
The Motley Fool
April 23, 2004
Robert Brokamp |
Don't Pay for Bi-Weekly Mortgages Most companies charge for a bi-weekly mortgage plan. Why pay when you can do it yourself and save hundreds of dollars? |
The Motley Fool
July 12, 2007
Rich Duprey |
The Newest Homeowners: Big Banks The vortex of price declines sucking down values could spiral out of the investment bankers' control, leading to their own subprime devaluation. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
March 14, 2007
David Meier |
Quick Take: Subprime Scariness The process, not the outcome, is the scary part of the subprime disaster. Who's to blame? The mortgage lenders? The home sellers? The buyers themselves? (Whatever happened to caveat emptor?) |
The Motley Fool
March 28, 2007
Dan Caplinger |
3 Tips for Spring Homebuyers Falling home prices and upcoming rate adjustments on creative mortgages have current homeowners up against the ropes. It's a buyer's market. Take advantage! |
BusinessWeek
March 26, 2007
Michael Mandel |
This Is A Correction, Not A Meltdown Unless the damage spreads, let's not overreact to subprime's travails. |
The Motley Fool
April 21, 2010
Dan Caplinger |
Is the Housing ATM Reopening? Many seniors will be glad to hear what a number of lending institutions are saying about reverse mortgages. They are getting less expensive. |
The Motley Fool
March 30, 2007
David Lee Smith |
My Mortgage, My Government The current mortgage malaise is not solely the work of the free-market system. Blame government, as well. |
The Motley Fool
December 12, 2007
Selena Maranjian |
Skip the 20% Down Payment Conventional wisdom holds that it's best to buy a home by paying 20% of its price up front, but, maybe it's better to buy a home with little money down. |
U.S. Banker
August 2008
William M. Aukamp |
Real-Estate Trouble: It's DeJa Vu It seems that periodically banks get clobbered by the real-estate market. Given the periodic problems in real-estate lending, perhaps banks should consider having a real estate professional on the board. |
BusinessWeek
March 26, 2007
Maria Bartiromo |
Inside The Mortgage Crisis CEO Angelo Mozilo says Countrywide Financial should not be lumped in with the subprime outfits that are getting hammered. |
The Motley Fool
June 7, 2011
Cindy Johnson |
More Evidence Banks May Be Starting Another Race to the Bottom Defaulted on your mortgage recently? They'll consider you for a loan. |
The Motley Fool
July 27, 2007
Rich Duprey |
Risky Mortgages Still Plentiful Learn a lesson from the current mortgage mess. Mortgage money is still some of the cheapest money available, and can provide a smart financial move, but be careful about creative financing tactics that seem too good to be true. |
The Motley Fool
April 27, 2007
Selena Maranjian |
Don't Condemn Subprime Lending ... Completely How can we fuel continued growth in homeownership rates while decreasing the number of failed mortgages and foreclosures? |
U.S. Banker
February 2009
Joseph Rosta |
Credit Markets Cooler But By No Means Frozen The relative robustness of the credit market can be seen in both the business and consumer sectors. |
The Motley Fool
November 26, 2008
Alex Dumortier |
The $800 Billion Pick-Me-Up for Consumer Credit The central bank announces an $800 billion support package aimed at spurring mortgage lending and consumer credit, including car, credit card, and small business loans. |
Food Processing
November 2008
Grant Thornton |
10 Tips On How Food Processors Can Survive The Credit Crunch An accounting firm offer tips to navigate, perhaps even capitalize on the current financial crisis. |
The Motley Fool
January 28, 2004
Selena Maranjian |
Save Money on Your Mortgage Why spend more than you have to? There are a few ways you might be able to save money on the next mortgage you secure. |
Registered Rep.
December 1, 2005
Todd K. Ballenger |
Go With the (Reverse) Flow Help your clients by reversing outdated thinking about reverse mortgages. Learn to accommodate more of their "I needs" and their "I wants." Regard a reverse the way you would a forward mortgage: It is simply a device for improving cash flow. |
The Motley Fool
April 17, 2006 |
Your Down-Payment Portion Don't put down 20% on your new home unless it makes sense for you. |
CFO
October 1, 2007
Kate Plourd |
Pointing Fingers Who's to blame for the subprime mortgage crisis?... Nasdaq's CFO moonlights as a minister... |
Inc.
March 2006 |
Working Your Assets Venture merchant financing can save cash-strapped companies. |
Entrepreneur
June 2005
Crystal Detamore-Rodman |
Stock Exchange Short on capital? If you've got a proven plan for converting inventory into cash, inventory financing could be the option for you. |
U.S. Banker
February 2010
Kathy Brister |
GE Capital Thinks Small After suffering staggering commercial real estate losses, GE s financing unit shifts its focus to small businesses. |
