Fannie Mae seeks $15.3 billion more in aid
Fannie Mae needs another $15 billion in federal assistance, bringing its total to more than $75 billion. And worse, the mortgage finance company warned its losses will continue this year.


Fannie Mae – Freddie Mac – Business – Thailand – Provinces

Home building, industry output on the rise
The latest evidence that manufacturers are helping lead the U.S. economic recovery emerged in a report that industrial production posted its seventh straight increase in January.


Industrial production – United States – Business – Construction and Maintenance – Business and Economy

Got a buck? You can buy this bungalow

A buck is all it will take to buy a bungalow in the Detroit suburb of Taylor. But there’s a catch, of course. The new owner will have to pay to move the house from its current location.

Detroit – Suburb – Michigan – United States – Recreation

Obama considers changes to mortgage plan
The Obama administration is soon expected to unveil additional protections to ensure homeowners are treated fairly and consistently under its mortgage relief program.


Presidency of Barack Obama – Mortgage – United States – Business – Financial Services

Home building, industry output on the rise
The latest evidence that manufacturers are helping lead the U.S. economic recovery emerged in a report that industrial production posted its seventh straight increase in January.


Industrial production – United States – Business – Construction and Maintenance – Business and Economy

Home building, industry output on the rise
The latest evidence that manufacturers are helping lead the U.S. economic recovery emerged in a report that industrial production posted its seventh straight increase in January.


Industrial production – United States – Business – Construction and Maintenance – Business and Economy

Mortgage rates climb over the 5 percent mark

Rates for 30-year home loans rose above the 5 percent threshold for the first time in three weeks, but remained near historically low levels.

Fewer people falling behind on home loans
The number of borrowers falling behind on their mortgage payments dropped sharply at the end of last year, a sign the foreclosure crisis is beginning to ebb.


Mortgage – Foreclosure – Loan – Business – Financial Services