Oct 6th, 2008 · The Hope for Homeowners program to help struggling homeowners refinance their mortgages into more affordable, government-backed loans went into effect Oct. 1. Brian Montgomery, Federal Housing Administration commissioner, offers his insight.
Aug 28th, 2008 · A comic thriller composed with literary refinement and an ear for wordplay, Adam Davies' Mine All Mine bounces through a world of objets d'art and tranquilizer darts.
Jun 25th, 2008 · Congress is close to sending the president a sweeping measure to help homeowners avoid foreclosure. Under the bill, the Federal Housing Administration would provide loan guarantees for people seeking to refinance their mortgages. The Senate may pass the bill as early as Wednesday. President Bush has threatened a veto.
May 29th, 2008 · A couple of lab monkeys reaching for marshmallows could hold the key to restoring arm function in paralyzed people. The monkeys grabbed their snacks with robotic arms controlled by just their thoughts. Tiny sensors implanted in their brains direct waves into the computer that operates the arm. Researchers in the journal Nature say it's a critical refinement on earlier work — and shows that prosthetics controlled by the brain are at least possible.
May 7th, 2008 · The House takes up several bills Wednesday aimed at easing the mortgage foreclosure crisis. The main proposal would authorize billions of dollars in new loan guarantees to help struggling homeowners refinance their mortgages. The legislation has bipartisan support, but GOP leaders call it a bailout.
Mar 14th, 2008 · More help could be on the way for people struggling to pay off their home loans. Rep. Barney Frank of Massachusetts wants the federal government to refinance up to $300 billion worth of troubled mortgages.
Jan 31st, 2008 · What does the latest Federal Reserve interest rate cut mean for consumers? It may be a good time to refinance a home mortgage or negotiate for a lower interest rate on credit cards.
Jan 29th, 2008 · The housing crisis has driven interest rates down on mortgage loans. That doesn't necessarily mean it's the best time for everyone to refinance.