Debt Consolidation News Jun 2008
Tough Assignment: Find College Loans
College students and their parents are scrambling to line up student loans for the fall amid fears that the broader credit crisis might put the squeeze on such lending. How bad could it be? (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 03:03:14 GMT)
How To Handle a Cash Crunch
(ARA) - In the world of living paycheck to paycheck, unforeseen expenses create a very stressful situation. Whether the car breaks down, the water heater blows a leak or your dog needs emergency surgery from eating the hallway rug, finding a way to get out of the red gets harder every day. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 09:16:56 GMT)
Got Debt? Explore Debt Relief Solutions
(ARA) - Everywhere you look you see news about the "credit crunch" and the mortgage foreclosure crisis and, if you're like most Americans, you're feeling the pinch too. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 13:47:17 GMT)
GE Signs Definitive Agreement With Santander
LONDON----GE , through its GE Money and Commercial Finance units has signed definitive agreements with Banco Santander, S.A., for their previously announced transactions. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 08:34:00 GMT)
Got Debt? Explore Debt Relief Solutions
(ARA) - Everywhere you look you see news about the "credit crunch" and the mortgage foreclosure crisis and, if you're like most Americans, you're feeling the pinch too. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 10:24:42 GMT)
College Costs Top Agenda Items as Presidential Candidates Try to Attract Youth Vote
In a presidential election year that has drawn increased attention from the electorate in general and a record number of young voters in particular, issues related to student loans, higher education, and college affordability are poised to become increasingly critical as November 4 approaches. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 13:35:00 GMT)
Got Debt? Explore Debt Relief Solutions
(ARA) - Everywhere you look you see news about the "credit crunch" and the mortgage foreclosure crisis and, if you're like most Americans, you're feeling the pinch too. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 21:06:09 GMT)
How To Handle a Cash Crunch
(ARA) - In the world of living paycheck to paycheck, unforeseen expenses create a very stressful situation. Whether the car breaks down, the water heater blows a leak or your dog needs emergency surgery from eating the hallway rug, finding a way to get out of the red gets harder every day. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 08:19:39 GMT)
Color of money
At each bus stop, Rodney Young's riders receive a friendly nod, even 10 hours into a shift that began at 4 a.m. His grin fades to a grimace as he turns the COTA bus into a Near East Side neighborhood peppered with for-sale signs and brightly colored foreclosure tags stuck to modest homes. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 10:15:45 GMT)
Measuring the longer-term effects
The credit crunch’s initial quake has been painful, and the effects are obvious. Banks and investment dealers have been forced to write down billions of dollars in troubled securities and to seek massive capital injections to shore up their balance sheets. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 14:27:44 GMT)
Financial Futures
Washington Post columnist Martha M. Hamilton was online Tuesday, June 3 at noon ET to answer questions about financial planning for retirement. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:15:08 GMT)
Credit crisis may limit options for student loans
The federal government plans to purchase and invest in such loans, freeing capital so lenders can make new loans. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:53:22 GMT)
Govt issuing more T-bills
The Philippines is set to borrow as much as P40 billion more from domestic creditors after abandoning its plan to balance the budget this year due to the global economic slowdown and rising oil and food prices. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 03:24:24 GMT)
Refinancing Reflects Reality, According to GuideToLenders.com
Homeowners surveyed by GuideToLenders.com, an online consumer resource for broker and lender information, are pointing to different reasons for refinancing as the economy changes. In 2007, more homeowners indicated that converting an adjustable rate mortgage (ARM) to a fixed rate loan was their refinancing priority. More recently surveyed consumers cited lowering interest rates or mortgage ... (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 07:01:00 GMT)
Got Debt? Explore Debt Relief Solutions
(ARA) - Everywhere you look you see news about the "credit crunch" and the mortgage foreclosure crisis and, if you're like most Americans, you're feeling the pinch too. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 10:25:38 GMT)
Smart solutions for your troubling money issues
TODAY financial editor Jean Chatzky shares helpful advice on handling investments, consolidating loans, paying hospital bills and more. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:57:24 GMT)
Lazard CEO says Wall St leverage fueled bubble
Lazard Ltd Chairman and Chief Executive Bruce Wasserstein said on Wednesday many of the financial market's current woes stem from years of too much risk-taking and not enough common sense among Wall Street executives. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 17:59:56 GMT)
Lazard CEO: Wall St. excesses were 'uncontrolled'
Lazard Chairman and Chief Executive Bruce Wasserstein said Wednesday that many of the financial market's woes stem from years of too much risk-taking and not enough common sense among Wall Street executives. Lazard Chairman and Chief Executive Bruce Wasserstein said Wednesday that many of the financial market's woes stem from years of too much risk-taking and not enough common sense among Wall ... (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 18:16:14 GMT)
Banks in bid to curb rising home repossessions
THE big four banks are extending a helping hand to customers struggling to make their bond repayments, in a bid to curb rising home repossessions. Absa Bank has opened a debt distress line where customers get advice on possible solutions for retaining their homes. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 05:43:03 GMT)
Got Debt? Explore Debt Relief Solutions
(ARA) - Everywhere you look you see news about the "credit crunch" and the mortgage foreclosure crisis and, if you're like most Americans, you're feeling the pinch too. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 10:13:11 GMT)
Big private equity deals a thing of the past for food
The context for today's food business is tough: rising raw material costs, price inflation and energy costs are combining to put growing pressure on the margins for food and beverage firms. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 13:09:34 GMT)
Color of Money Live
Need advice about how to handle your personal finances? Whether the struggle is saving for retirement, organizing your bank files, or talking about money responsibility with your spouse or loved one, Post personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary offers her advice and answers your tough questions. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 18:48:52 GMT)
Debt Advisers Caution Homeowners After CML Forecast
Commenting on the latest forecast from the Council of Mortgage Lenders, debt consolidation experts debtadvisersdirect.co.uk warn homeowners and would-be homeowners to prepare for tough times ahead – and if necessary seek debt advice. [PR.com - May 30, 2008] (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 06:44:21 GMT)
Alltel: A Boon for Verizon Wireless
The merger would let Verizon Wireless overtake AT&T as the No. 1 cellular provider. But what would its 80 million customers gain? (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 07:10:23 GMT)
LOCAL AND STATE NEWS
Federal Reserve gives approval to BofA's Countrywide purchase The Federal Reserve has given approval for Bank of America to purchase distressed subprime mortgage lender Countrywide Financial. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 09:25:00 GMT)
Peer-to-peer lending grows in bad economy
P2P lending has been around since 2005, but it's getting a boost from the current economic environment and credit crunch. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 10:00:00 GMT)
Peer-to-peer online lending grows in tight economy
The credit crunch has meant that many deserving consumers, who once qualified for home equity or personal loans, are being shunned by banks or offered loans that cost too much. On the flip side, the effort to fix the credit crunch is sticking savers with miserly interest rates. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 10:56:36 GMT)
Got Debt? Explore Debt Relief Solutions
(ARA) - Everywhere you look you see news about the "credit crunch" and the mortgage foreclosure crisis and, if you're like most Americans, you're feeling the pinch too. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 13:36:12 GMT)
Student Loan Consolidation Crunch
All across the Capital Region, college graduates are trading their cap and gown for a ball and chain. It's called student loan debt. "It's just a waste of money," UAlbany junior Joseph Burlandi said of the high interest rates. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 22:51:27 GMT)
CCDC: What does it develop? And with whose money?
The city's Redevelopment Agency, which is the City Council wearing a different hat, conducts the business of reducing blight throughout the city through three entities: the nonprofit Centre City Development Corp., the nonprofit Southeastern Economic Development Corp., and a staff of city employees comprising the Redevelopment Division of the Department of City Planning and Community Investment. (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 10:23:36 GMT)
How To Handle a Cash Crunch
(ARA) - In the world of living paycheck to paycheck, unforeseen expenses create a very stressful situation. Whether the car breaks down, the water heater blows a leak or your dog needs emergency surgery from eating the hallway rug, finding a way to get out of the red gets harder every day. (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 11:36:33 GMT)
Got Debt? Explore Debt Relief Solutions
(ARA) - Everywhere you look you see news about the "credit crunch" and the mortgage foreclosure crisis and, if you're like most Americans, you're feeling the pinch too. (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 12:47:30 GMT)
Opting for the best loan solutions
You could approach banks directly or aggregators like www.deal4loans.com. You could opt for a loan against property or a vanilla property loan. (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 20:59:36 GMT)
Credit problems might affect some types of student loans
College students and parents are scrambling to line up student loans for the fall amid fears the credit crisis might put the squeeze on such lending. (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 03:37:15 GMT)
Got Debt? Explore Debt Relief Solutions
(ARA) - Everywhere you look you see news about the "credit crunch" and the mortgage foreclosure crisis and, if you're like most Americans, you're feeling the pinch too. (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 06:24:43 GMT)
John F. Wasik: College-loan market is getting its own bailout
While most attention has been focused recently on faltering credit and housing markets, the federal student-loan market received a fairly quiet bailout. (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 08:27:52 GMT)
It's a good time to look into consolidating loans
While most attention has been focused recently on faltering credit and housing markets, the federal student-loan market received a fairly quiet bailout. College loans will still be widely available, although with greater scrutiny paid to credit records. Much of the turmoil has occurred because the student-debt market was chilled by securitization issues in much the same way that subprime ... (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 04:17:49 GMT)
Geithner Calls for More Fed Authority to Prevent Future Crises
June 9 (Bloomberg) -- Federal Reserve Bank of New York President Timothy Geithner called for greater central bank authority over banks so the financial system can better withstand shocks and recover from the credit crisis. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 04:58:10 GMT)
Small colleges still have lending sources
A decision by some of the country's biggest banks to stop providing federally backed loans to students at community colleges and smaller private colleges will not affect campuses in northwestern Nevada, campus officials said. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 09:19:59 GMT)
Japan's Debt Rating Affirmed by S&P; Outlook Stable (Update2)
June 10 (Bloomberg) -- Japan's debt rating was affirmed at AA by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services and the outlook was kept stable as the government struggles to contain the world's largest public debt. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 06:48:59 GMT)
Got Debt? Explore Debt Relief Solutions
(ARA) - Everywhere you look you see news about the "credit crunch" and the mortgage foreclosure crisis and, if you're like most Americans, you're feeling the pinch too. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 10:21:17 GMT)
Hungary—2008 Article IV Consultation Discussions Concluding Statement
The reductions in the fiscal deficit and the current account deficit in 2007 are welcome, but vulnerabilities are still high at a time when global financial conditions remain unsettled. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 11:49:45 GMT)
How To Handle a Cash Crunch
(ARA) - In the world of living paycheck to paycheck, unforeseen expenses create a very stressful situation. Whether the car breaks down, the water heater blows a leak or your dog needs emergency surgery from eating the hallway rug, finding a way to get out of the red gets harder every day. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 11:56:32 GMT)
Merrill CEO sees more industry consolidation
Merrill Lynch & Co. Chief Executive John Thain on Tuesday said he expects further consolidation among the nation's banks and brokers, and contends there are steps they can take to avoid collapse amid the current credit turmoil. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 21:35:59 GMT)
Merrill CEO sees more industry consolidation
NEW YORK - Merrill Lynch & Co. chief executive John Thain says he expects further consolidation among the country's banks and brokers, and contends there are steps they can take to avoid collapse amid the current credit turmoil. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 22:31:00 GMT)
Merrill CEO sees more industry consolidation
NEW YORK - Merrill Lynch & Co. chief executive John Thain says he expects further consolidation among the country's banks and brokers, and contends there are steps they can take to avoid collapse amid the current credit turmoil. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 22:49:44 GMT)
Merrill's Thain predicts industry consolidation
NEW YORK - MERRILL Lynch's Chief Executive John Thain on Tuesday said he expects further consolidation among US banks and brokers, and contends there are steps they can take to avoid collapse amid the current credit turmoil. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:18:32 GMT)
Lending growth 'slumps to 16-year low'
The rapid slowdown in the economy and sluggish consumer sentiment have crimped growth in lending to its lowest level in 16 years, figures show. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 06:30:11 GMT)
No Change In Cash Rate Could Be Good News For Personal Loans
The good news for those considering personal loan refinancing is an RBA suggestion that interest rates could remain at current levels for some time to come, says PersonalLoans.com.au. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 07:01:00 GMT)
Got Debt? Explore Debt Relief Solutions
(ARA) - Everywhere you look you see news about the "credit crunch" and the mortgage foreclosure crisis and, if you're like most Americans, you're feeling the pinch too. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 10:21:26 GMT)
EpiCept Releases New Ceplene AML Data Demonstrating Leukemia Free Survival as Predictor of Improved Overall Survival
Regulatory News: EpiCept Corporation (5859;NasdaqandOMXNordicExchange:EPCT) released new data (Thu, 12 Jun 2008 04:17:57 GMT)
As Economy Struggles, Debt Consolidation Helps Thousands
(ARA) - Everywhere you look you see news about the "credit crunch" and the mortgage foreclosure crisis and, if you're like most Americans, you're feeling the pinch too. (Thu, 12 Jun 2008 10:21:18 GMT)
ABA-Commissioned Poll Finds Nearly Half of Americans with Mortgages Worried About Keeping Their Homes
CHICAGO, June 12, 2008 – If you’re an adult American and you have a mortgage, chances are close to 50-50 that you’re concerned about losing your home due to inability to make mortgage payments. That’s one of the findings of a recent survey conducted by Harris Interactive and commissioned by the American Bar Association. (Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:55:57 GMT)
Undergraduates Left With Limited Student Loan Options as Large Lenders Drop Community Colleges
As more than 6.2 million of the nation's community college students weigh their financial aid options this fall, some of the country's largest student loan lenders, including Citibank and JPMorgan Chase, announced that they will no longer be offering federal student loans to many community colleges, for-profit institutions, or other less competitive two- and four-year schools. (Thu, 12 Jun 2008 17:39:00 GMT)
As Banks Shun Loans, Hedge Funds Move In
Companies traditionally get loans from banks, but with credit so tight these days, businesses are turning to what might seem like an unlikely source for cash: hedge funds. (Fri, 13 Jun 2008 01:05:02 GMT)
As Economy Struggles, Debt Consolidation Helps Thousands
(ARA) - Everywhere you look you see news about the "credit crunch" and the mortgage foreclosure crisis and, if you're like most Americans, you're feeling the pinch too. (Fri, 13 Jun 2008 03:27:02 GMT)
U.S. companies turning to hedge funds for loans
As banks retrench, hedge funds increasingly are offering loans to companies, usually at interest rates that are far higher than those that banks charge. (Fri, 13 Jun 2008 09:16:27 GMT)
Using a Debt-Management Firm
Debt-management firms help businesses overwhelmed with debt get back on track.Using a process known as debt consolidation, these firms negotiate with creditors for better terms on unsecured loans such as credit cards, medical bills, utility bills and IRS debts. (Fri, 13 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT)
Business Trends for June 2008
The Business Trends newsletter features whats new on the shelf, the ten top Exclusive Books bestsellers, news and recommended business reading. The featured titles click through to supplementary reviews on the ExclusiveBooks.com site. (Fri, 13 Jun 2008 13:37:50 GMT)
Repay your college debt without breaking a sweat
This is the time of year when the buzz starts up about student loan consolidation. TODAY Financial editor Jean Chatzky examines all there is to know about consolidating your student loans. (Fri, 13 Jun 2008 15:22:20 GMT)
As Banks Shun Loans, Hedge Funds Move In
Companies traditionally get loans from banks, but with credit so tight these days businesses are turning to what might seem like an unlikely source for cash: hedge funds. (Sat, 14 Jun 2008 01:37:23 GMT)
How To Stop "Recycling Debt"
Early Show financial adviser Ray Martin answers viewer questions on that, whether to put money toward paying down the mortgage or toward retirement, and whether to cash out a 401(k) to pay off a mortgage. (Sat, 14 Jun 2008 14:00:01 GMT)
Top Scoops
MOTHER JONES has done a great service by breaking down this season's presidential campaign contributions by occupation. Here are some of the findings: (Sun, 15 Jun 2008 02:31:28 GMT)
As Economy Struggles, Debt Consolidation Helps Thousands
(ARA) - Everywhere you look you see news about the "credit crunch" and the mortgage foreclosure crisis and, if you're like most Americans, you're feeling the pinch too. (Sun, 15 Jun 2008 06:21:40 GMT)
How does consolidating student loans help you?
This is the time of year when the buzz starts up about student loan consolidation. Some people benefit from consolidating, others don't, and borrowers want to know which camp they fall in. (Sun, 15 Jun 2008 07:15:38 GMT)
Pakistan budget hits poor
QUETTA, Pakistan - The two-month-old coalition government in Islamabad, faced with soaring inflation, a swelling trade deficit and a slowing economy, gave more cash to the military and further burdened the poor when it presented its first national budget last week. (Mon, 16 Jun 2008 11:09:01 GMT)
Lehman Brothers Reports Second Quarter Results
Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. announced today a net loss of $2.8 billion, or per common share , for the second quarter ended May 31, 2008, compared to net income of $489 million, or $0.81 per common share , for the first quarter of fiscal 2008 and $1.3 billion, or $2.21 per common share , for the second quarter of fiscal 2007. (Mon, 16 Jun 2008 12:18:00 GMT)
At Lehman, a Reminder of Loss
The chief executive of Lehman Brothers, Richard S. Fuld Jr., tried to move ahead after a $2.8 billion loss in the second quarter. (Tue, 17 Jun 2008 01:36:55 GMT)
New Savings on Student Loans
You can cut your student loan interest rate in half if you're patient. (Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:00:07 GMT)
How To Handle a Cash Crunch
(ARA) - In the world of living paycheck to paycheck, unforeseen expenses create a very stressful situation. Whether the car breaks down, the water heater blows a leak or your dog needs emergency surgery from eating the hallway rug, finding a way to get out of the red gets harder every day. (Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:06:06 GMT)
As Economy Struggles, Debt Consolidation Helps Thousands
(ARA) - Everywhere you look you see news about the "credit crunch" and the mortgage foreclosure crisis and, if you're like most Americans, you're feeling the pinch too. (Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:48:55 GMT)
Canadian Stocks Fall From Record, Led by TD Bank; RIM Advances
June 18 (Bloomberg) -- Canada's main stock index slipped from a record, led by Toronto-Dominion Bank and other financial companies, after U.S. rival Morgan Stanley's profit fell by half. (Wed, 18 Jun 2008 17:13:17 GMT)
SPECIAL REPORT: 'Til Debt Do Us Part
NEW YORK For newspapers, it's the morning after their big binge — a multi-billion dollar borrowing spree. They maxed out their credit cards for all kinds of neat things that seemed to break down as soon as they got them home. (Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:25:15 GMT)
Jean Chatzky: Consider consolidating student loans
This is the time of year when the buzz starts up about student-loan consolidation. Some people benefit from consolidating, others don’t, and borrowers want to know which camp they fall in. Here are the facts: Until recently, borrowers were able to consolidate their loans each year at a low-interest rate — sometimes under 3 percent. In 2005, Congress set a fixed rate for Stafford and PLUS loans. ... (Thu, 19 Jun 2008 05:15:55 GMT)
This year, no rush to combine college loans
Forget the usual scramble to consolidate student loans by July 1. This year, rates are expected to drop. (Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:00:00 GMT)
As Economy Struggles, Debt Consolidation Helps Thousands
(ARA) - Everywhere you look you see news about the "credit crunch" and the mortgage foreclosure crisis and, if you're like most Americans, you're feeling the pinch too. (Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:27:04 GMT)
'Shock Market' Lightning Strikes
Sure things die fast on Wall Street. Take Wednesday, when Goldman Sachs reported better-than-expected results prior to the opening, prompting many pros on TV's morning business shows to predict a strong, up market that day. They spoke as though it was practically a sure thing. It wasn't. The Dow tumbled 108 points as Goldman Sachs declared banks would have to raise $65 billion in new capital. In ... (Fri, 20 Jun 2008 04:45:05 GMT)
National And International Report / House to debate wiretapping bill giving telecoms immunity
House and Senate leaders have agreed to a new compromise surveillance bill that would effectively shield from potentially costly civil lawsuits telecommunications companies that helped the government wiretap citizens' phone and computer lines after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks without court permission. The House will debate the bill today, potentially ending a months-long standoff about ... (Fri, 20 Jun 2008 05:22:48 GMT)
As Economy Struggles, Debt Consolidation Helps Thousands
(ARA) - Everywhere you look you see news about the "credit crunch" and the mortgage foreclosure crisis and, if you're like most Americans, you're feeling the pinch too. (Fri, 20 Jun 2008 10:03:46 GMT)
FIS Announces Effectiveness of LPS Registration Statement, Key Financial Terms of LPS Debt Obligations, Receipt of ...
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. , a leading global provider of technology services to financial institutions, today announced that the Securities and Exchange Commission declared effective the registration statement on Form 10 of its subsidiary, Lender Processing Services, Inc. . (Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:55:00 GMT)
The dangers of debt consolidation
Tired of juggling all those bills? One big loan can pay off many little ones, but there are pros and cons to repackaging your debt. (Sat, 21 Jun 2008 10:00:00 GMT)
As Economy Struggles, Debt Consolidation Helps Thousands
(ARA) - Everywhere you look you see news about the "credit crunch" and the mortgage foreclosure crisis and, if you're like most Americans, you're feeling the pinch too. (Sat, 21 Jun 2008 10:36:25 GMT)
Danger ahead
Debt problems don't just suddenly appear. If you're alert for signs of trouble, you can probably avoid them. Debts and debt consolidation strategies go together in the American economy like peanut butter and jelly. (Sat, 21 Jun 2008 10:48:50 GMT)
Balkanalysis.com
Just as the rest of Europe is embracing the new common currency, Serbia is leaving the eurozone. As of July 1, customers must make transactions exclusively with the national currency, the Yugoslav dinar. (Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:22:36 GMT)
Consolidating Loans Not For Everyone
This is the time of year when the buzz starts up about student loan consolidation. Some people benefit from consolidating, others don't, and borrowers want to know which camp they fall in. (Sun, 22 Jun 2008 04:23:36 GMT)
How To Handle a Cash Crunch
(ARA) - In the world of living paycheck to paycheck, unforeseen expenses create a very stressful situation. Whether the car breaks down, the water heater blows a leak or your dog needs emergency surgery from eating the hallway rug, finding a way to get out of the red gets harder every day. (Mon, 23 Jun 2008 10:21:19 GMT)
NJ Mortgage Lender Offers Solid Guidance on Pre-Mortgage Credit Management
NJ mortgage company helps first-time buyers and experienced home owners improve their financial situation to qualify for the best possible mortgage product, including fixed rate loans, adjustable rate loans, FHA loans, refinancing, and more. (Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:00:00 GMT)
NJ Mortgage Lender Offers Solid Guidance on Pre-Mortgage Credit Management
NJ mortgage company helps first-time buyers and experienced home owners improve their financial situation to qualify for the best possible mortgage product, including fixed rate loans, adjustable rate loans, FHA loans, refinancing, and more. (PRWeb Jun 23, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1038864.htm (Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:18:58 GMT)
Private Equity Firms Reinvent Themselves in Challenging Credit Environment
In the current credit market where access to syndicated loans to finance large transactions is limited, private equity firms look for alternatives ways to deploy capital, focusing on distressed investing, private investments in public entities , partnering with corporate buyers and minority investments. (Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:45:00 GMT)
District counters annexation scheme
The Arkansas Department of Education originally listed seven reasons for placing the Greenland School District on the state’s fiscal distress list. (Northwest Arkansas Times) (Tue, 24 Jun 2008 12:21:00 GMT)
As Economy Struggles, Debt Consolidation Helps Thousands
(ARA) - Everywhere you look you see news about the "credit crunch" and the mortgage foreclosure crisis and, if you're like most Americans, you're feeling the pinch too. (Tue, 24 Jun 2008 12:49:18 GMT)
RP ratings upgrade possible if revenues improve
MANILA, Philippines - The country may merit an upgrade in its sovereign ratings outlook if revenue-generating capacity improvements allow for both debt reduction and continued spending, global debt watcher Standard and Poor"s (S&P) said. (Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:21:43 GMT)
UK economy barometer FTSE 250 hits two-year low
The FTSE 250 index, which is a much better barometer of the UK economy than the FTSE 100, slumped to a two-year low as the mortgage market shrank to its worst position since records began 11 years ago. (Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:31:25 GMT)
How To Handle a Cash Crunch
(ARA) - In the world of living paycheck to paycheck, unforeseen expenses create a very stressful situation. Whether the car breaks down, the water heater blows a leak or your dog needs emergency surgery from eating the hallway rug, finding a way to get out of the red gets harder every day. (Wed, 25 Jun 2008 03:13:23 GMT)
wsRadio.com Partners With Lend America as the Exclusive Host of the "Mortgage Insider"
Lend America, Melville, N.Y., a privately owned, direct-to-consumer residential mortgage lender that focuses on government-insured lending, has partnered wsRadio.com, the largest talk radio group on the internet; as the exclusive host of a new program "The Mortgage Insider." (Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:00:00 GMT)
Student loans
It seems a lot of people do not understand student loan consolidation. Mortgage Originator Dean Wegner says there is the good, the bad and the ugly on Student Loans. They are the most common extreme "lates" that many people are totally unaware of. (Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:11:54 GMT)
States also offer VA loans
Some states offer loans or down payment help for veterans that might be even better deals than the federal VA loans. (Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:00:00 GMT)
Court says payday lender guilty of gouging customers
Armed with loan interest rates well into the triple digits, a Texas-based payday lender has gouged Florida consumers for years in violation of state law, a judge recently ruled. (Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:21:07 GMT)
As Economy Struggles, Debt Consolidation Helps Thousands
(ARA) - Everywhere you look you see news about the "credit crunch" and the mortgage foreclosure crisis and, if you're like most Americans, you're feeling the pinch too. (Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:21:23 GMT)
States also offer VA loans
While federal Veterans Administration home loans offer potential homebuyers some good deals, especially if they don't have a down payment, 10 states including California, Wisconsin and New Jersey also offer mortgage opportunities for veterans. (Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:49:04 GMT)
How To Handle a Cash Crunch
(ARA) - In the world of living paycheck to paycheck, unforeseen expenses create a very stressful situation. Whether the car breaks down, the water heater blows a leak or your dog needs emergency surgery from eating the hallway rug, finding a way to get out of the red gets harder every day. (Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:33:15 GMT)
Local, state officials seek lures for Tubbs
By KATHRYN FLAGG BRANDON — For the third time in 18 months state and local officials are working to see what assistance and enticements they can offer a major local employer to keep the business in the area. The 90 people who work for furniture manufacturer Vermont Tubbs are waiting to see if the new owner of the plant will keep it in Brandon or move it out of state. Economic development ... (Thu, 26 Jun 2008 13:48:43 GMT)
Declaring Bankruptcy Is No Easy Out
Going bankrupt can help pull you out of debt, but its rarely the best option. (Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:53:08 GMT)
City Pacific slashes profit outlook
Fund manager City Pacific cuts its operating earnings outlook by as much two thirds after its exposure to the global credit crunch. (Fri, 27 Jun 2008 02:33:13 GMT)
City Pacific slashes profit outlook
Fund manager City Pacific cuts its operating earnings outlook by as much two thirds after its exposure to the global credit crunch. (Fri, 27 Jun 2008 02:33:13 GMT)
How To Handle a Cash Crunch
(ARA) - In the world of living paycheck to paycheck, unforeseen expenses create a very stressful situation. Whether the car breaks down, the water heater blows a leak or your dog needs emergency surgery from eating the hallway rug, finding a way to get out of the red gets harder every day. (Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:15:14 GMT)
Shares to beat the crunch
'It's an ill wind that blows nobody any good' applies to the credit crunch as much as to most other situations in which investors find themselves. A contraction in borrowing capacity, falling property prices, bailouts of investment banks and the like is bad for the stock market. (Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:15:29 GMT)
As Economy Struggles, Debt Consolidation Helps Thousands
(ARA) - Everywhere you look you see news about the "credit crunch" and the mortgage foreclosure crisis and, if you're like most Americans, you're feeling the pinch too. (Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:21:18 GMT)
Renasant Reports Fiscal 2008 Financial Results and Sale of Trading Business
MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO-- - Renasant Financial Partners Ltd. today reported audited financial results for the year ended March 31, 2008 and the sale of the technology equipment trading business. (Fri, 27 Jun 2008 22:03:25 GMT)
Public service work can wipe out student loans
(Sat, 28 Jun 2008 07:22:08 GMT)
Market Intervention, Data Manipulation Still Accelerating
Free source for precious metals information and financial truth. Offering a range of information such as latest news from around the world, commentary, market updates, stock reports, coin information, quotes, forums plus much more! (Sat, 28 Jun 2008 18:48:27 GMT)
Real estate market threatening Georgia banks
Georgia's banks have built up the nation's heaviest concentration of loans to now-struggling home builders and real estate developers. That is putting several banks in the state — and perhaps significantly more if economic conditions deteriorate — at greater risk of failing or being pushed into takeovers by healthier banks, some people in the industry say. Nearly $1 out of every $5 on Georgia ... (Sun, 29 Jun 2008 02:30:12 GMT)
As Economy Struggles, Debt Consolidation Helps Thousands
(ARA) - Everywhere you look you see news about the "credit crunch" and the mortgage foreclosure crisis and, if you're like most Americans, you're feeling the pinch too. (Sun, 29 Jun 2008 06:23:41 GMT)
How To Handle a Cash Crunch
(ARA) - In the world of living paycheck to paycheck, unforeseen expenses create a very stressful situation. Whether the car breaks down, the water heater blows a leak or your dog needs emergency surgery from eating the hallway rug, finding a way to get out of the red gets harder every day. (Sun, 29 Jun 2008 08:15:56 GMT)
UPDATE:German Govt's 09 Draft Budget Sees 1.8% Spending Rise
BERLIN -(Dow Jones)- German Chancellor Angela Merkel's government plans to reduce new debt and privatization revenue in its 2009 budget, with spending rising 1.8% from 2008, putting the government on track to balance its budget in 2011 as promised for the first time since 1969. (Sun, 29 Jun 2008 13:27:50 GMT)
UPDATE:German Govt's 09 Draft Budget Sees 1.8% Spending Rise
BERLIN -(Dow Jones)- German Chancellor Angela Merkel's government plans to reduce new debt and privatization revenue in its 2009 budget, with spending rising 1.8% from 2008, putting the government on track to balance its budget in 2011 as promised for the first time since 1969. (Sun, 29 Jun 2008 13:27:50 GMT)
UPDATE:German Govt's 09 Draft Budget Sees 1.8% Spending Rise
BERLIN -(Dow Jones)- German Chancellor Angela Merkel's government plans to reduce new debt and privatization revenue in its 2009 budget, with spending rising 1.8% from 2008, putting the government on track to balance its budget in 2011 as promised for the first time since 1969. (Sun, 29 Jun 2008 13:27:50 GMT)
As Economy Struggles, Debt Consolidation Helps Thousands
(ARA) - Everywhere you look you see news about the "credit crunch" and the mortgage foreclosure crisis and, if you're like most Americans, you're feeling the pinch too. (Mon, 30 Jun 2008 10:21:37 GMT)
Nigeria: Shareholders Cry Out Over Share Reconstruction
Controversies have continued to trail the introduction of share reconstruction by some companies especially the banks, since after the banking sector consolidation exercise in 2005. (Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:44:16 GMT)
How To Handle a Cash Crunch
(ARA) - In the world of living paycheck to paycheck, unforeseen expenses create a very stressful situation. Whether the car breaks down, the water heater blows a leak or your dog needs emergency surgery from eating the hallway rug, finding a way to get out of the red gets harder every day. (Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:43:15 GMT)
Public sector jobs, a new way for student loan forgiveness
If you're facing years of student loan payments but aren't making much money because you're working in public service, the federal government has some good news for you. A law that takes effect Tuesday could allow you to have some of your college debt forgiven. (Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:13:11 GMT)
Student loan rates will decrease July 1
KUSA - Students who have outstanding student loans such as a variable Federal Stafford and PLUS Loans, will pay less beginning July 1. (Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:07:05 GMT)
