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The Rise and Fall of Home Loan Lending

The Rise and Fall of Home Loan Lending At the end of the dot com bust, we saw money-hungry investors worldwide thirsty for more. Their new fix came via mortgage-backed securities (MBS), lots of home loans, and the proceeding hangover … Continue reading

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UK Building Societies Suffering From a Fall in Home Loan Lending

UK Building Societies Suffering From a Fall in Home Loan Lending Building societies in the UK saw a fall of more than £1 billion in their mortgage lending during March 2008 according to published home loans data. They also observed … Continue reading

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Mortgage Lending-A Few Facts To Start Down The Path To Home Ownership

Mortgage Lending-A Few Facts To Start Down The Path To Home Ownership From a loan standpoint there are, in general, three types of loans, a fixed rate mortgage, an adjustable rate mortgage (ARM) or an interest-only loan. With an interest … Continue reading

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The Seven Deadly Sins In Home Loan Lending

The Seven Deadly Sins In Home Loan Lending The seven deadly sins in home loan lending are no different from the seven deadly sins outlined in the Bible. The latter damns your soul; the former can decimate your finances. Whether … Continue reading

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Subprime Lending: Trojan Horse Of The Home Loan Lending Industry

Subprime Lending: Trojan Horse Of The Home Loan Lending Industry Home loan lending used to be relatively simple. Lenders were so hungry for business they readily accepted no-down mortgages, interest-only loans, and E-Z refinancing for borrowers with bruised credit. Recently, … Continue reading

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