MarketWatch
Why echoes of the 2006 crisis are haunting the housing market
The question now is whether a downturn in the housing market would bring the broader economy along with it.
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The housing crisis likely will last into 2010 until the credit market revives and government rescue programs have time to make an impact, the head of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. said Thursday.
HEADLINE: FDIC chief: Foreclosure plan needed
CAPTION: The head of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation says the housing crisis likely will last into 2010, until the credit market revives and government rescue programs have time to...
Bloomberg
The History Behind Wall Street's Foreclosure Scandal
June 9 -- David Dayen, author of "Chain of Title," discusses Wall Street's foreclosure scandal with Bloomberg's Joe Weisenthal on "What'd You Miss?"
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Rescue plan challenged by lawmakers, watchdog
1. Wide of House Financial Services Committee hearing
2. SOUNDBITE (English) US Representative Maxine Waters (Democrat, California):
"The world is watching. Many communities are disadvantaged, we're losing the value of homes in...
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The government and the mortgage industry are launching the most sweeping effort yet to help troubled homeowners by speeding up the process for renegotiating hundreds of thousands of delinquent loans held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
HEADLINE: Government launches new loan aid effort
CAPTION: The government and the mortgage industry are launching the most sweeping effort yet to help troubled homeowners by speeding up the process for renegotiating hundreds of thousands...
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Merced, Calif. sends produce all over the world. It's also produced one of the highest foreclosure rates in the country.
HEADLINE: Housing crisis goes rural: farmland foreclosures
CAPTION: Merced, Calif. sends produce all over the world. It's also produced one of the highest foreclosure rates in the country. (March 3) 2008
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Bloomberg
How Steven Mnuchin Got the Treasury Job
Feb.09 -- Before Donald Trump picked him to be his Treasury secretary, Steven Mnuchin was a Goldman Sachs partner, hedge fund manager, bank owner, and Hollywood producer. In other words, he was sitting on top of the elite institutions...
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The economy contracted at a staggering 6.2 percent pace at the end of 2008, the worst showing in a quarter-century, as consumers and businesses ratcheted back spending, plunging the country deeper into recession.
HEADLINE:Economy shrinks at fastest pace in 26 years
CAPTION: The economy contracted at a staggering 6.2 percent pace at the end of 2008, the worst showing in a quarter-century, as consumers and businesses ratcheted back spending,...
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A report released Thursday found foreclosure activity in November hit the lowest level since June. But foreclosure activity is still up 28 percent from a year ago.
HEADLINE: Foreclosure filings drop in November
CAPTION: A report released Thursday found foreclosure activity in November hit the lowest level since June. But foreclosure activity is still up 28 percent from a year ago. (Dec. 11)
Bloomberg
How the U.S. Housing Market Is Responding to Low Rates
Aug. 23 -- Bill McBride, Calculated Risk founder, discusses U.S. new-home sales with Bloomberg's Matt Miller, Scarlet Fu and Joe Weisenthal on "What'd You Miss?"
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Wall Street reform in jeopardy if Republicans win, Obama says. (Oct 23)
HEADLINE: Obama trumpets Wall Street Reform
CAPTION: Wall Street reform in jeopardy if Republicans win, Obama says. (Oct 23)