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JPMorgan, Citi Expanding Jumbo Lending

Published Fri, Jun 26 2009 5:23 PM by Calculated Risk Blog

From Bloomberg: JPMorgan resumed buying new jumbo loans made by other lenders this month, after halting purchases in March, spokesman Tom Kelly said. ... Citigroup is again offering the loans through independent mortgage brokers, spokesman Mark Rodgers...
Freddie Mac Revised Requirements for Relief Refinance Mortgages

Published Fri, Jun 26 2009 4:47 PM by www.freddiemac.com

With this bulletin, we are providing detailed requirements for our new offering, the Freddie Mac Relief Refinance Mortgage – Open Access
A Crib Sheet for Government Data

Published Fri, Jun 26 2009 3:51 PM by feedproxy.google.com

Most sources -- even big-time media types -- provide no guidance about sources of information from the federal government. There is a a useful advantage in knowing more.We realize that there are many who reject any government information. Here at "A...
JPMorgan on US Net International Investment Position

Published Fri, Jun 26 2009 3:35 PM by acrossthecurve.com

Here is an interesting of a topic I certainly do not follow,the net international investment position of the US. JPMorgan economist Michael Feroli authored the piece and it describes the deterioration of the US position during 2008. Net international...
Freddie Mac Weekly Economic and Housing Commentary

Published Fri, Jun 26 2009 3:25 PM by www.freddiemac.com

Mixed economic reports on the state of the housing market helped hold mortgage rates fairly flat this week
Obama Administration to Launch Campaign in Support of Making Home Affordable

Published Fri, Jun 26 2009 1:15 PM by US Treasury

June 26, 2009 TG-185 Obama Administration to Launch National Outreach Campaign in Support of Making Home Affordable Program MIAMI – The Obama Administration today kicks off a nationwide campaign to promote the Making Home Affordable Program, a plan to...
HUD SECRETARY ENCOURAGES COMMUNITIES, DEVELOPERS TO BUILD ENERGY-EFFICIENT, AFFORDABLE HOUSING

Published Fri, Jun 26 2009 1:06 PM by www.hud.gov

U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan today encouraged a gathering of public housing officials, energy experts, developers and architects to continue exploring innovative practices to build energy-efficient, affordable housing and communities through HUD's program.
Plain-Vanilla Financing Could Melt Bank Profits

Published Fri, Jun 26 2009 8:50 AM by Wall Street Journal

The Obama administration's plan to protect consumers from bad deals on mortgages, credit cards and other financial products could put a dent in bank profits.
New Home Orders Rise for Lennar

Published Fri, Jun 26 2009 8:50 AM by feeds.nytimes.com

The loss by the home builder widened, but more confident homebuyers took advantage of lower prices.
Mortgage Meltdown, More Housing Pain To Come

Published Fri, Jun 26 2009 8:50 AM by globaleconomicanalysis.blogspot.com

What can't be paid back will be defaulted on. Consumers with no job have no chance of paying back those debts. Many others who could, won't (because it is in their best interest to walk away). The Alt-A and Option ARM defaults are going to be massive.
Realty Q&A: From rental to owner-occupied and back again

Published Fri, Jun 26 2009 8:36 AM by www.marketwatch.com

Can one change the status of a rental property -- that is, rent it out one year and then use it for personal use the next year and then rent it out again, and so on -- from year to year?
CRA Thought Experiment

Published Fri, Jun 26 2009 8:35 AM by feedproxy.google.com

Given how thoroughly the “ CRA caused everything ” meme has been , you have to wonder why some poor souls are still pushing this discredited political talking point. I’ve already spilled too many pixels debunking Phil Gramm’s attempt to shift blame from...
'Preventing Systemic Collapse': Bernanke's Ace-in-the-Hole

Published Fri, Jun 26 2009 8:34 AM by Seeking Alpha

submits: After catching a few bits and pieces yesterday of Ben Bernanke's testimony on the subject of the Bank of America (BAC) /Merrill Lynch deal before the House Oversight Committee, it seemed best to let the "professional" bloggers over...
Italy Intercepts Billions in Fake Treasuries

Published Fri, Jun 26 2009 8:34 AM by dealbook.blogs.nytimes.com

Ever since two middle-aged men with Japanese passports were caught in Italy this month trying to smuggle a purported $134.5 billion in United States government bearer bonds into Switzerland, the Internet has been abuzz with theories.
Bernanke Dodges Bullet; Markets Celebrate

Published Fri, Jun 26 2009 8:34 AM by feedproxy.google.com

Good Evening: As Thursday dawned, market participants were a little on edge. Yesterday’s FOMC statement was found a bit wanting by most investors, leaving them concerned about not only the Fed’s exit strategy from Quantitative Easing but also Chairman...
Did You Know: High End Homes by State

Published Thu, Jun 25 2009 5:27 PM by feedproxy.google.com

Did you know Connecticut had the highest percentage of homes valued at over a million dollars?
Distressed Property: Below Market Prices in a Bifurcated Market

Published Thu, Jun 25 2009 5:26 PM by feedproxy.google.com

The existing home sales market is currently bifurcated between distressed and non-distressed sales.
Quick Take: Purchase Applications, Durable Goods Orders, New Home Sales

Published Thu, Jun 25 2009 5:25 PM by feedproxy.google.com

Overall, today’s economic news shows positive signs yet also indicates that the recovery will be slow.
Economists' Commentary: State Fiscal Conditions and Property Taxes: 2009

Published Thu, Jun 25 2009 5:24 PM by feedproxy.google.com

States and local governments spend and raise money in a variety of ways. Understanding how your state raises revenue will help you understand how it might be affected by the down turn.
MBIA's revival effort hampered by litigation

Published Thu, Jun 25 2009 5:23 PM by www.marketwatch.com

MBIA Inc.’s efforts to revive its fortunes are being hampered by litigation swirling around a new bond insurance business the company is trying to launch.

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