Add Your Comment:

« PreviousEBITDAR: the pirate's financial metric Next »The Fed's Wall Street pay fix A bolder approach to credit-rating agency reform Posted by Barbara KiviatFriday, September 18, 2009 at 11:55 am 7 Comments • Trackback (2) • Related Topics:investingregulation Yesterday the SEC rolled out a bunch of new rules and proposals meant to purge conflict of interest and ineptitude from the credit-ratings agencies—that group of companies whose greatest hits include considering Enron investment-grade [more...]

Date: 2009-09-18 15:55:25

Blog posts (15) | Videos (13)
 

Best Credit Repair - Outdated Credit Fixing Techniques

Having bad credit report affects you in all financial aspects of your life, there is strongest reasons then, justifying a credit fixing as soon as you can, you will get the benefits of lower interest rates on all kind of loans you apply for. However, there some important points to take in consideration when you ... [more...]

Date: 2008-12-27 19:00:59

What is a US Savings Bond?

A US savings bond is a government debt instrument offered to the public for purchase which provides a fixed rate of interest over a fixed period ... and credit of the United States. Additionally, electronic registration with the Treasury gives extra [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 17:32:53

Information trickle down

UPDATE: 7:45PM NZDT:ODT reporting:ANZ and National Bank have announced they are dropping their fixed-term mortgage rates ahead of the next Official ... fall in line with what the RBNZ does on 29 January.-- UPDATE ENDS RNZ reporting that the S&P credit rating downgrade has affected our dollar. I have always said that credit rating agencies will trigger [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 22:43:00

Economists React: Foreclosures Drives Home Resales

Economists and others weigh in on the larger-than-expected increase in existing-home sales amid another price decline ... , given the seizing up of credit markets and the recent increase in the 30 year fixed mortgage rate ... and, therefore, are unlikely to reflect the credit turmoil in September. Second, sales are coming at much [more...]

Date: 2008-10-24 16:11:18

Beware! Downadup virus exposes millions of PCs to hijack

.fullpost{display:inline;}LONDON, England (CNN) -- A new sleeper virus that could allow hackers to steal financial and personal information has now ... mechanism to monitor an exponential infection rate, despite Microsoft's issuing of a patch to fix ... information or credit card details.Who is affected?We have large infections in Europe, the United States [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 20:00:00

Mortgage Interest Rates Hit New Lows

Mortgage interest rates are sitting at about the lowest they have ever been. The averaged 30-year fixed rate loan is hovering at about 4.97% and the average 15-year loan is sitting at just 4.25% as of the week of September 25 th , 2009. These banner rates will be available to consumers with good credit scores, have significant home equity, and know how to shop around for the best deal. If you meet this criterion, it’s an absolutely great time to refinance your loan. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-30 17:45:59

How To Build A CD Ladder and Get The Highest Interest Rate

During tough times, there is always the inevitable flight to quality as investors seek out stable investment options to keep their money safe from ... certificate of deposits (CDs). Because CD’s are issued by banks and credit unions, they enjoy ... fixed time asset offered to consumers and businesses by banks and credit unions. When you buy a CD [more...]

Date: 2008-10-21 03:29:32

Last Mortgage Rate Update of 2008

Mortgage rates are essentially unchanged from what I posted here last week ... properties).  The conforming rate quote below is based on owner occupied with a mid-low credit score ... Fixed @ 1 Pt: 5.250% (APR 5.329%)  FHA.  Pricing based on credit score of 620 or better and loan [more...]

Date: 2008-12-26 19:22:20

Mortgage Rates for Friday Afternoon

Compared to the past few weeks, this week seemed a little more calm with regards to mortgage interests rates.  30 year fixed hung around 5.875 - 6 ... is based on owner occupied with a mid-low credit score of 720-739, “full doc” purchase with a sales ... of the year, check in with your mortgage professional.  Some lenders are beginning to either pull [more...]

Date: 2008-11-14 22:14:30

What To Do To Secure Your Financial Future

If you want to secure your financial future, you must take action ... that there is a government bailout or Wall Street rally right around the corner that will fix everything ... items though. She says that if your credit score is above 720 and your interest rate just shot [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 19:31:34

MortgageNewsClips: Catching Fraud, HSH on Fixed Rate, Super Human, Stephanie Pomboy, Reverses Go Live, Tom Brown, Mod Section 6 links, FDIC Highlights, Accounting

Discussing Loan Reviews with Andy Hall  - John Clapp - MortgageOrb chats with Andy Hall, ... that it will take consumers at least five years - and probably more - to recover from the credit crisis ... Oversight Panel’s First Report: Unfortunately, Just What We Expected  Elizabeth Warren seems determined [more...]

Date: 2008-12-20 12:53:02

Don’t Let Rates Get You, Lock It Posted By : rateempire

Don’t Let Rates Get You, Lock It Posted By : rateempire When interest rates begin to go up on mortgages, ... Citigroup. Energy shares fall with another decline in oil. Treasury yields drop. Fix your 5 biggest money mistakes You can’t control the stock market or fix the credit crunch, but there’s still plenty [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 18:19:09

Barriers and Problems Refinancing a Home Mortgage in 2009

My quest to refinance my home mortgage continues. Rates are around 5.00% with no points for a 30 year fixed, last I checked ... based on LVT ratio, credit score, and loan type. For instance, take someone with a 95% LVT, good ... Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac underwriting guidelines must have an LTV ratio of 80% or less. Higher LTV [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 11:00:51

Bernanke drops pretense of secrecy and airs Fed's plans

McClatchy Washington Bureau With its benchmark lending rate effectively at zero, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on Tuesday, ... be doomed if problems in the financial and credit markets aren't fixed. Bernanke outlined a number [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 18:46:44

15 Results