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The real estate market has slowed significantly over the past year. Sub-prime mortgage defaults have been an early casuality of the bursting of the real estate bubble.

Mortgage lenders have reacted very negatively to the sub-prime market fallout. After the lending bankruptcies, the loser will be low income and low credit borrowers.

Expecting news about the economy, more than 50 million viewers watched last week's televised debate, where talk of the financial crisis was noticeably brief.

Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) adds a heavy burden to borrower's mortgage payments. Many borrowers look to avoid it with a second loan, but is prepayment better?

A sober history of financial services and the City of London from 1987 until 2008 when financial markets were in turmoil as banks collapsed and the Credit Crunch struck.

Mortgage brokers who help find lenders for U.S. home buyers may not be required to have any qualifications or to hold a license from a state or federal agency.

Charles Ponzi rose to prominence as a high-flying swindler in 1920. The scheme he developed, which defrauded 40,000 investors of $15 million, survived him.

When purchasing a new home, a mortgage can be a great investment tool. Making sense of fixed, arms, reverse amortization, and interest only loans can save you thousands.

The Biden-Palin debate clarified differing positions as the two faced off on the war in Iraq, the financial crises, energy issues and other policy differences.

Follow this handy guide to avoid the common mistakes of first time buyers, research great locations and find a property with good resale potential.

Follow this handy guide to avoid the common mistakes of first time buyers, and see your purchase smoothly through from offer stage to completion.