Insurance Untangles Ownership
After years of military life, Elizabeth and Stephen Allenbach were ready to settle down, so in 2002 they purchased a 100-year-old Victorian townhouse on Capitol Hill. But after they had been there for six months, a yellow summons arrived asserting a legal claim to title to the property.

Millions Not Joining Medicare Drug Plan
A $400 million campaign by the Bush administration to enroll low-income seniors in prescription drug coverage that would cost them just a few dollars per prescription has signed up 1.4 million people, a fraction of the 8 million eligible for the new coverage.

The Widening Economic Gap
What do you think about the widening gap in income in America? Do you think the rich can enjoy their riches without harming anyone?

Beating Debt with a Stick
Debt is a Product in America The #1 sickness in America concerning finances right now is debt. Debt is a product in our culture and it is vigorously aimed at you and me everyday, everywhere. As a society, we borrow more money than the last two ge…

It’s Time to Shake Out the Dust From Your Portfolio and Improve Its Efficiency
If your mutual fund portfolio hasn’t been performing as well as you think it should and you’re not sure why, it may be time for a bit of spring cleaning.

Solutions to Workforce Housing Problems Won’t Be Found in the Market Alone
A recent Washington Post (Feb. 7) Metro headline — “Cut in Planned Homes Dilutes an Urban Vision for Tysons” — summarized a report transcending both Tysons Corner and urban design. Written by Post staff writer Alec MacGillis, the story illuminates a systemic national problem: the challenge of…

One Size No Longer Fits FHA Borrowers
Should home buyers with solid credit histories subsidize borrowers who pay their bills late? Should loan applicants be separated into categories according to how likely they are to default, with the lowest-risk borrowers charged the lowest rates and fees?

Strategy Based on What’s Out of Favor
Vincent E. Gallagher and James K. Kloppenburg put together the second-best performance among U.S. growth mutual funds during the past decade by buying shares of companies in financial or regulatory turmoil.

Bing asks Council to allow P400-M loan
Sun.Star, Philippines - 18 hours agoBACOLOD City Mayor Evelio Leonardia has asked the City Council to approve the proposal to take out a P400-million loan from a government bank. …

Real Estate Weekly — March 24
If you’re worried about the state of the housing market, there will soon be another investing tool to use to hedge against that worry: Standard & Poor’s said this week it will soon unveil a family of indexes measuring residential housing prices in 10 markets in the U.S., with the indexes to serve as the basis of futures and options contracts.

UK loan scandal hearing delayed for police probe 
British police investigating whether Tony Blair’s Labour party committed crimes by selling seats in the upper house of parliament told parliamentarians on Monday to delay hearings into the affair pending their probe.

Ethiopia: Institution Providing Over 53.7 Mln. Birr Loan 
The Amhara Credit and Saving Institution said it is providing loan to low-income group in North Wollo Zone of the State by allocating over 53.7 million birr.

Malaysian Air Gets Bridging Loan Facility Of Up To MYR1B 
Malaysian Air Gets Bridging Loan Facility Of Up To MYR1B (MORE TO FOLLOW) Dow Jones Newswires March 28, 2006 05:47 ET (10:47 GMT) Copyright (c) 2006 Dow Jones & Company, Inc.

Blain receives loan for water mains 
Blain has received a $474,000 Pennvest loan to improve water mains in the borough in far western Perry County. The loan is among drinking water and sanitary sewer projects across the state receiving a total of $54.3 million in low-interest loans and $50.8 million in grants.

State loan program cultivates small businesses in rural areas 
When you live in a small city like Creedmoor, with only 400 residents, finding support to realize your dreams of owning a business can be difficult. Creedmoor Mayor Robert Wilhite, who owns Wilhite’s Bar-B-Que, knows that firsthand.

Kenya: Faiths to Hold Prayers Over Nation’s Debt Burden
AllAfrica.com, Washington - Mar 24, 2006The prayers are part of a national campaign by faith-based organisations and civic groups, such as Kenya Network for Debt Relief (KENDREN), to have the debts …

Bally says seeking waivers on debt covenants
Reuters - Mar 24, 2006LOS ANGELES, March 24 (Reuters) - Bally Total Fitness (BFT.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Friday said it is seeking waivers on its debt covenants from some of …

Devolution campaigner’s company crashes in debt
ic Wales, United Kingdom - Mar 24, 2006THE Cardiff-based public affairs company founded by leading devolution campaigner Mari James has crashed with debts of around 200,000, it has emerged. …

Debt consolidation via remortgages
Central Capital, UK - Mar 24, 2006Brits are increasingly struggling to pay off the additional debts they have accumulated, claims a financial expert, but debt consolidation could be achieved …

Will You Be Sued Over Credit Card Debt?
Creditor Web, OK - 18 hours agoMillions of people have accumulated far more credit card debt than they can reasonably expect to repay. Threats of a lawsuit are …

Swire takes rare dip into the offshore debt markets
FinanceAsia, Hong Kong - Mar 23, 2006Despite recent volatility throughout the international debt markets, Swire Pacific, owner of Cathay Pacific, has completed a A3/A- rated $360 million 10 year …

Emerging debt falls as US bond yields rise
Reuters - Mar 23, 2006NEW YORK, March 23 (Reuters) - Emerging government debt prices traded lower on Thursday as US home sales data pressured Treasuries by reinforcing expectations …

Oprah s Debt Diet - Four Steps To Get Out of Debt - How to …
Best Syndication, CA - Mar 24, 2006Oprah Winfrey is running a very informative series of shows with practical methods for dealing with debt. I am talking about the Debt Diet programs. …

3SC owe N17m debt
The Tide, Nigeria - Mar 24, 2006Oyo State Sports commissioner, Mudashiru Ayandeji has disclosed that the Bode Oyewole-led management board left a debt of 17 million Naira for Premier League …

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Mortgage applications fall to lowest level in year
Seattle Post Intelligencer - U.S. mortgage applications fell last week to the lowest level of the year as home purchases and refinancing declined, a sign that housing will be less of a source of strength for the economy. The Mortgage Bankers Association’s weekly application

Foreclosures keep on rising
Cincinnati Enquirer - Foreclosures in Hamilton County jumped by 11.1 percent to 5,021 in 2005, continuing a trend that has shown a 62.2 percent increase in foreclosures since 2001. Local court officials further project 2006 will see a 13.2 percent increase in foreclosures

City signs off on loan for sports park
Redlands Daily Facts, CA - 13 hours agoREDLANDS - The City Council signed off on a loan application Tuesday that could finally bring eight soccer fields to the sports park, but will have the city …

HouseValues starts strong, looks to grow
Yakima Herald-Republic, WA - 42 minutes ago… Some growth will come from its acquisitions of The Loan Page, a competitive mortgage bidding site, and HomePages, a listings site with detailed neighborhood …

Japan says it will delay China loan decision
Reuters - 57 minutes ago… be taken.”. ($735 million) worth of loans, bringing its total loan aid to China to more than 3 trillion yen since 1979. Japan has …

BBB warns of loan fraud
Westwood Press, MA - 6 hours ago… South Burlington, VT 05403. Atlas Financial Associates appears to be operating as an advanced fee loan company. The Bureau is unable …

SWANSEA BOSS WANTS LOWE EXTENSION
Sportinglife.com, UK - 22 hours agoSwansea boss Kenny Jackett wants to extend the loan spell of defender Keith Lowe until the end of the season. The Wolves defender …

IDB approves $6.3 million loan to strengthen justice system in …
Harold Doan and Associates (press release), CA - 15 hours agoThe Inter-American Development Bank today announced the approval of a $6.3 million loan to Paraguay for a program to strengthen the justice system by making it …

Compare Adjustable Rate Mortgages (ARMs) with Fixed Rate Mortgages …
Best Syndication, CA - 10 hours agoThere are many choices in the mortgage marketplace, and it is important to choose the right type of loan. Choosing the right loan …

Fitch Ratings Upgrades 4 Classes of Chase-First Union 1999-1 
NEW YORK—-March 22, 2006–Fitch Ratings upgrades and removes from Rating Watch Positive Chase Manhattan Bank-First Union National Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust’s commercial mortgage pass-through certificates, series 1999-1, as follows: $62.9 million class C to ‘AAA’ from ‘AA+’; $21.0 million class D to ‘AAA’ from ‘AA’; $48.9 million class E to ‘AAA’ from ‘A-’; $17.5 million class F to ‘AAA’

Many Recent Homeowners Lack Any Equity While Housing Peaks 
For many who bought a home in the last three years, one question hung over the whole process: Am I buying at the market peak?

Start home mortgage application now for pre-approval 
The recent rise in mortgage interest rates should encourage home buyers to get the mortgage application started now. There are some fairly simple steps you can take towards expediting the mortgage approval process.

New Century Financial Corporation Partners With National Association of Mortgage Brokers 
New Century Financial Corporation , a real estate investment trust and parent company of one of the nation’s premier mortgage finance companies, today announced its commitment to the National Association of Mortgage Brokers as a Double Platinum Industry Partner.

IRS Tax Tip: Educting Costs of Refinancing Your Home 
Taxpayers who refinanced their homes may be eligible to deduct some costs associated with their loans.

Ameriquest Settlement 
Des Moines, March 22, 2006 - Remember a couple of years back when low interest rates meant just about everyone was refinancing their home? Thats exactly what sparked a nationwide investigation into a refinancing company.

Adobe sales up 39% but profits falls on merger costs 
Adobe Systems Inc. said late Wednesday quarterly profit fell 31%, weighed down by charges related to its acquisition of Macromedia Inc., though the transaction also helped sales of Adobe’s publishing and design software surge 39%.

Caterpillar chief warns of US recession if trade row deepens 
The head of Caterpillar on Wednesday warned that deteriorating trade relations between the US and China could plunge the global economy into recession and called on Congress to back away from protectionist measures.

US home loan demand falls to lowest level this year 
Consumer demand for home mortgage loan applications fell last week to the lowest level this year despite a marked drop in interest rates, as industry trade group said on Wednesday.

Property surge helps FTSE close above 6,000 
Surging property stocks and fevered bid speculation drove the FTSE 100 index higher on Wednesday to close above the 6,000 level for the first time in five years.

Spanish PM welcomes Eta ceasefire 
Jos Luis Rodr guez Zapatero, the Spanish prime minister, on Wednesday heralded the start of a long and difficult peace process, after Eta, the violent separatist group, declared a permanent ceasefire in its 38-year war for an independent Basque state.

Sanofi, Bristol settle Plavix patent suit 
Bristol-Myers Squibb and Sanofi-Aventis, the US and French drugmakers, have reached a financial settlement with Apotex to delay generic competition for Plavix, their most important drug, until 2011.

White House lobbies over India nuclear pact
International Herald Tribune - 2 hours agoWASHINGTON The Bush administration has begun an intense effort to persuade Congress to support an agreement to share nuclear technology with India, despite critics’ fears that it could lead to the spread of weapons-grade nuclear material, provoke a …

Putin`s China visit shifts power
Monsters and Critics.com - 1 hour agoBy Martin Sieff Mar 22, 2006, 23:31 GMT. WASHINGTON, DC, United States (UPI) — Russian President Vladimir Putin`s state visit to China has transformed the balance of power across Eurasia. Russian Foreign Minister …