Finance and Economy Archive


Bankrate: Jumbo Mortgage Rates Rise Again

Thursday, August 9th, 2007
RISMEDIA, August 10, 2007-- It was a topsy-turvy week for mortgage rates, with the average conforming 30-year fixed mortgage rate falling to 6.66 percent. According to Bankrate.com's weekly national survey of large lenders, the average 30-year fixed mortgage has an average of 0.25 discount and origination points. ...


U.S. Mortgage Rates Slip Slightly

Friday, August 3rd, 2007
RISMEDIA, August 6, 2007--(MarketWatch)--Mortgage rates moved down slightly this week, aided by lower bond yields, Freddie Mac's chief economist said on Thursday. ...


First American Announces Financial Results for Q2 Of 2007

Friday, August 3rd, 2007
RISMEDIA, August 6, 2007--The First American Corporation has announced financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2007. ...


Bankrate: Mortgage Rates Down for Second Week in a Row

Thursday, August 2nd, 2007
RISMEDIA, August 3, 2007—Mortgage rates were mostly lower, with the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate now 6.71 percent. According to Bankrate.com's weekly national survey of large lenders, the average 30-year fixed mortgage has an average of 0.27 discount and origination points. ...


David Bellamy Named Vice President of Finance and Administration at Alain Pinel Realtors

Wednesday, August 1st, 2007
RISMEDIA, August 2, 2007—David Bellamy, a former financial executive from The Body Shop and Intel Corp., has been appointed vice president of finance and administration at Alain Pinel Realtors, announced President & COO Larry Knapp. ...


Strong Mortgage Data Draws Skeptics

Friday, July 13th, 2007
By Kelly Evans, The Wall Street Journal ...


U.S. Mortgage Rates Reverse Course

Friday, July 13th, 2007
By Amy Hoak, MarketWatch ...


Paying with Plastic: Debit Cards Take Prevalence Over Cash, Checks

Friday, July 13th, 2007
RISMEDIA, July 16, 2007—(MCT)—Sam Avila and a handful of his dry cleaning stores are holdouts in an age where plastic is king and cash is a forgotten relic. ...


Bankrate: Mortgage Rates Up Slightly

Thursday, July 12th, 2007
RISMEDIA, July 13, 2007—Mortgage rates increased slightly, with the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate now 6.78%. According to Bankrate.com's weekly national survey of large lenders, the average 30-year fixed mortgage has an average of 0.29 discount and origination points. ...


Long-term U.S. Mortgage Rates Slip Again

Monday, July 9th, 2007
By Amy Hoak, MarketWatch ...


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