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  • Genworth sees moderate U.S. mortgage losses in '08

    Forbes - ... it recorded net investment losses of $134 million in the fourth quarter, including a significant level of impairments from subprime and Alt-A residential mortgage and asset-backed securities. Captive reinsurers are formed solely to provide insurance ...
    2008-02-08 06:22:00
  • Residents on alert over changes to multifamily building code

    Seattle Post Intelligencer - In 1989, neighborhood activist throughout the city were close to an all-out revolt over building-code rules proposed ... Seattle Real Estate News With the P-I's Aubrey Cohen · Mortgage insurance getting harder to get · Some stimulus · What should we be ...
    2008-02-08 03:54:00
  • Snoqualmie pass to reopen Saturday night, others remain closed

    Seattle Post Intelligencer - Snoqualmie Pass is scheduled to reopen to traffic Saturday around 10 p.m., as soon as crews finish clearing snow ... Seattle Real Estate News With the P-I's Aubrey Cohen · Mortgage insurance getting harder to get · Some stimulus · What should we be ...
    2008-02-08 03:54:00
  • Bottom Fishers Nibble at Banks, Brokers

    Wall Street Journal - Banks and securities firms may have to take further writedowns on mortgage-backed securities in their portfolios. Indeed, problems could escalate in coming weeks if bond-insurance companies like MBIA see their credit ratings cut. And there's growing ...
    2008-02-09 08:54:00
  • Tax season is underway, beware of the new tax laws

    Fox41.com - Koons says, "You can now deduct your private mortgage insurance." PMI is required for home-buyers who don't make at least a 20 percent down-payment. And "Uncle Sam" is still rewarding environmentally friendly taxpayers with credits for energy ...
    2008-02-09 08:11:00
  • Insurance policies you can live without

    The State - This policy will cover payments on your credit cards, mortgage and other loans. But the plans are expensive and often will make a limited number of loan payments. Instead, use the money to build an emergency fund. Policies run between $7 and $15 a ...
    2008-02-09 08:32:00
  • Mountain passes to remain closed through the day

    Seattle Post Intelligencer - Washington state's three main mountain passes will remain closed Saturday afternoon but Interstate 90 over ... Seattle Real Estate News With the P-I's Aubrey Cohen · Mortgage insurance getting harder to get · Some stimulus · What should we be ...
    2008-02-09 02:06:00
  • Huge interest as Washington goes to caucus; results after 6 p.m.

    Seattle Post Intelligencer - Tens of thousands of Washington state residents went to caucuses Saturday as both the Democratic and Republican ... Seattle Real Estate News With the P-I's Aubrey Cohen · Mortgage insurance getting harder to get · Some stimulus · What should we be ...
    2008-02-09 03:03:00
  • Deciphering mortgage-related insurance

    Jamaica Gleaner - Question: I had a mortgage with a building society. It started during 1982-83. The building was insured with a company owned by the building society. The house was hit by Hurricane Ivan. The roof was damaged. I filled in a claim form and gave the ...
    2008-02-09 09:15:00
  • Before refinancing mortgage, make sure it's worthwhile

    Palm Beach Post - Until recently, he said, people refinanced for three main reasons: to get a lower rate, to get rid of private mortgage insurance premiums or to pull out cash to consolidate bills or pay for big-ticket expenses. Now, he said, owners are frequently ...
    2008-02-09 08:54:00
  • Personal Journal Update - Wall Street Journal

    Personal Journal UpdateWall Street Journal - 1 hour agoPurchasing a property can involve home-inspection costs, lawyers' fees, title insurance, moving costs and mortgage-application fees. ...
    2008-02-09 09:02:19
  • Search Love & Money for the following word(s): - Wall Street Journal

    Search Love & Money for the following word(s):Wall Street Journal - 1 hour agoAlthough her initial treatment will be covered by insurance, my grandmother has neither the nest egg nor the monthly income to pay for daily, in-home care ...
    2008-02-09 09:02:20
  • US Republicans losing grip on Miami Cuban vote? - Malaysia Star

    US Republicans losing grip on Miami Cuban vote?Malaysia Star, Malaysia - 1 hour agoIts sinking economy, sky-high insurance rates, health care and mortgage foreclosures are now of more concern to most voters, including a generation of ...
    2008-02-09 09:32:06
  • • Business People - The Flint Journal - MLive.com

    • Business PeopleThe Flint Journal - MLive.com, MI - 1 hour agoHis responsi-bilities include the supervision of all activities related to the commercial banking and consumer loan departments, the mortgage subsidiary ...
    2008-02-09 09:39:31
  • Tax myths continue to surround homeownership - Marconews (subscription)

    Tax myths continue to surround homeownershipMarconews (subscription), FL - 1 hour agoAssociation fees and property insurance costs are not deductible.” Neither, in most cases, is private mortgage insurance, which your lender probably ...
    2008-02-09 09:59:18