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Saturday, November 7, 2009, as of 09:48 AM EDT

Mortgages

Property Floor Seen for 2010

Bloomberg News |  Nov 06

Commercial property prices are likely to hit bottom next year after falling more than 40% from their 2007 peaks, real estate executives said in a survey.

Fannie Offers Longer Lease to Borrowers

American Banker |  Nov 06

Fannie Mae said it is rolling out a new program under which it will offer market-rate leases for terms of up to a year to troubled borrowers who turn over the deeds to their homes.

PHH Loss Shrinks; Credit Woes Persist

American Banker |  Nov 06

PHH's net loss narrowed in the third quarter but the mortgage outsourcer was plagued by credit charges and a drop in the value of its servicing portfolio from higher delinquencies ...

Average 30-Year Mortgage Rate Falls

Bloomberg News |  Nov 06

Fixed rates on 30-year home loans fell during the week ended Thursday for the first time in a month.

Commercial, Multifamily Lending Drops

Dow Jones |  Nov 06

Commercial and multifamily mortgage loan originations fell in the third quarter amid tight credit conditions and low demand, according to a Mortgage Bankers Association survey.

Infographic: Weekly Mortgage Wrap-Up

American Banker |  Nov 06

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A roundup of credit market news and views

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Viewpoint

Reform Plans Don't Look Forward

The chairman of First Mortgage says reforms that accelerate consolidation into the hands of a few megalenders would not be healthy for consumers.

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