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Many Left Out of Refi Opportunities

by pohearn on January 19, 2009

Not all those who have good credit are able to refinance mortgages that are even now breaking the bank. But there are opportunities in the market.

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Sub-prime Mess Leads to Global Summit

by pohearn on October 19, 2008

Politics caused the global economic crisis. Can politics fix it? Doubtful.

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Fannie & Freddie Should Be Fully Privatized

by pohearn on October 11, 2008

Once we have moved past this current economic crisis, Fannie and Freddie must be fully privatized.

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Clash of The Titans

by pohearn on October 6, 2008

While smaller players fail in the market, the largest banks and mortgage companies grow bigger.

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Freddie Mac Employees Speak Out

by pohearn on October 5, 2008

Frustrated by the government’s latest move, Freddie Mac employees are beginning to air their opinions.

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Ill Advised Words On The Part of Speaker Pelosi

by pohearn on September 29, 2008

Why would Pelosi attack Republicans just before asking them for support?

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The Almost-Averted Crisis

by pohearn on September 24, 2008

A 2003 NY Times article gives us insights into our current financial crisis.

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The Genesis of Our Current Mortgage Crisis

by pohearn on September 23, 2008

The genesis of our current financial crisis began with the GSEs, but the decisions which led to this crisis came largely from Washington.

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Fannie Mae Rumor

by pohearn on September 22, 2008

A rumor has surfaced of some heightened resentments towards Freddie Mac from those at Fannie Mae.

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