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The new Home Affordable Modification program from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is designed to help distressed homeowners prevent foreclosure. Here's how to proceed.

As part of a recent stimulus package the government has discussed increasing the maximum loan amount for conforming and FHA mortgages. Could this really help borrowers?

Contrary to popular belief, the current Wall Street fiasco was caused by bad government policies and disastrous intervention. More intervention will only make it worse.

Condo buyers now face a higher house deposit requirement and extra fees. Mortgage lenders have made borrowing money difficult due to higher mortgage foreclosure rates.

Since February, more than one million Americans have refinanced their home mortgages and more help is on the way, two Obama administration cabinet members said May 14.

It's estimated that around 40 percent of homeowner loans are owned by the banks Freddie Mac or Fannie Mae - consumers can benefit from government bailouts to these banks.

Conventional loans are the best option for borrowers with a good credit history and enough money for the 20% down payment.

On March 4, 2009 President Obama announced his plan to assist the American housing market. The plan has two components: refinance and loan modification.

Understanding the words and phrases mortgage lenders use during the loan approval process can make a positive difference for first time buyers.

Last year, more U.S. homeowners suffered foreclosure filings than in any other 12-year period in the country's history. Barack Obama hopes to prevent a repeat in 2009.

Government mortgage help is available for many homeowners facing foreclosure. Check out these program guidelines.

The global financial crisis is an ongoing issue which put a number of countries into a recession and the major stock indexes into a downward spiral.

Some experts say that capitalism is o.k. and the mistakes made over the last 30 years can be fixed by government, others say that we are now a model of Europe.

With the number of foreclosures rising, and now a fact of life for many US homeowners, the Federal Reserve now recommends five steps for avoiding foreclosure scams.

A California municipal bond default is possible due to the state budget deficit. Nevertheless, many investors are betting on a federal bailout if California defaults.

In the second presidential debate, attacks escalated as Obama and McCain touched on alternative energy, Iraq, Russia, tax cuts, and health care plans.

The concept of a free market economy has been one of the United States of America's (U.S) primary exports for some decades now.

Foreclosure is not a foregone conclusion for proactive homeowners. Home loan modifications are a viable option for distressed borrowers.

For months, Main Street has been crying out for help. A plan to address the mortgage crisis was disclosed by Obama in Arizona, one of the hardest hit states.

Due to the struggling economy, prices are higher. Learn how to avoid paying extra fees on credit card, mortgage and mutual funds.

FHA loans are helpful for first-time home buyers and borrowers with bad credit. FHA loan requirements are also more lenient than conventional loans.

The subprime mortgage market and US house prices have collapsed, resulting in negative equity for millions. Is Obama's mortgage bail-out plan preventing foreclosure?

The Homeowner Stability Initiative is expected to help up to 5 million Americans lower their monthly payments and avoid foreclosure. Do you qualify for participation?

After the biggest financial crisis since the Great Depression, Pres. Barack Obama says the U.S. is headed in the right direction, as the economy shows signs of growth.

Milton Friedman, Adam Smith, and Charles Beard contributed to the field of public policy, each providing a unique link between the public policy process and the economy.

Blaming mortgage brokers and loan officers was a popular theme during the recent mortgage collapse. This was a distraction that deflected blame from those at the top.

Many economists believe the 2008-2009 U.S. recession is over, but a long road to recovery still lies ahead.

Mortgage rates are falling and self-employed business owners are needing mortgage financing but because of income verification they can't qualify.

In "When Will Housing Recover?" Eli Beracha and Mark Hirschey inject some much needed, fresh ideas into the condition and future of US housing markets

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