WASHINGTON, Nov. 25, 2008 (Reuters) The Federal Reserve threw a massive life-line to consumers on Tuesday with two new programs aimed at making it easier for them to obtain loans for homes, cars and on credit cards. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18, 2008 (Reuters) Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson on Tuesday said the unpredictable nature of the current financial crisis meant it was necessary to ensure that financial bailout money was not diverted to other uses. ... > full story
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK, Nov. 10, 2008 (Reuters) The government restructured its bailout of American International Group Inc, raising the package to a record $150 billion with easier terms, after a smaller rescue plan failed to stabilize the ailing insurance giant. ... > full story
WASHINGTOHN, Nov. 10, 2008 (Reuters) The U.S. Federal Reserve said on Monday the government would buy shares of insurer American International Group as part of a restructuring of a bail-out package intended to prevent the firm from collapsing. ... > full story
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The $500 Billion Buy Up Of MBS: Is It Really Enough? Nov. 25, 2008 (CNBC) Across the spectrum of the folks who talk about housing as much as I do, it seems like the Fed's announcement that it will buy up to $500 billion ...
Raleigh home prices remain strong Nov. 25, 2008 (BizJournals) The Raleigh metropolitan area again ranks among the nation's best in terms of its housing prices, according to new federal data.. . The Office of ...
Mortgage security rates fall after Fed action Nov. 25, 2008 (San Jose Mercury News) Rates on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac debt fell Tuesday-a promising sign that homeowners' mortgage rates could decline, too-after the Federal Reserve ...
Government Moves to Unfreeze Credit, Mortgage Markets Nov. 25, 2008 (ArkansasMatters.com) The Bush administration is moving to unfreeze credit markets. . Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson this morning announced plans to spend hundreds of ...