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Mortgage rates fall for second straight week

Thursday, March 17th, 2011

Rates for 30-year home loans edged lower for the second straight week, a report said Thursday, but remained above last month’s record lows.

U.S. Role in Mortgage Market Grows Even Larger

Wednesday, March 16th, 2011

The U.S. government’s massive share of the nation’s mortgage market grew even larger during the first quarter.

Pending Sales of Existing Homes in U.S. Rose 5.3% in March

Wednesday, March 16th, 2011

More Americans signed contracts in March to buy previously owned homes before the expiration of a tax credit that helped support the housing market.

Bank probes expanding with new investigation

Wednesday, March 16th, 2011

U.S. authorities are expanding their probes of past mortgage securities deals, with New York’s attorney general opening an investigation into whether eight banks misled rating agencies, a source familiar with the matter said.

Greece’s debt crisis pushes down mortgage rates here

Wednesday, March 16th, 2011

Many consumers may not be able to take advantage.

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