LendingLeaves: July 2008 Archives

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Jul31	Taking My Leave Miranda Marquit July 31, 2008 Know More: Author Profile, Financing, KMM News Unfortunately, Know More Media, the network that hosts (and owns) the Lending Leaves blog is discontinuing its business. While I could continue writing this blog, I feel that it is time to pursue other opportunities. I have enjoyed writing about mortgage financing, and about mortgage industry news. I will be sorry to end this chapter in my blog writing career, but I am also hopeful for the blogging industry in general, and excited about my new prospects. My best to my readers, and I hope to see you around the blogosphere. Posted at 8:13 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul30	Housing Relief Bill Becomes Law Miranda Marquit July 30, 2008 The controversial housing relief bill is now law. Continue Reading Posted at 5:57 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul29	Home Prices Fall Again Miranda Marquit July 29, 2008 According to the S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Index, May home prices were down 15.8% from the same period last year. Continue Reading Posted at 7:59 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul28	Housing Relief Bill Awaits President Bush Miranda Marquit July 28, 2008 Over the weekend, the Senate went ahead and passed the housing relief bill that has been making its way through Congress over the past few weeks. Continue Reading Posted at 8:24 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul25	Friday Fun Video: Jon Stewart and the Economy Miranda Marquit July 25, 2008 Continue Reading Posted at 8:33 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul24	The Reverse Mortgage May Not Be The Best Course Miranda Marquit July 24, 2008 One of the rising trends in retirement planning right now is the reverse mortgage. Continue Reading Posted at 9:45 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul23	Minimum Wage Increase Goes Into Effect Tomorrow Miranda Marquit July 23, 2008 Tomorrow, July 24th, a new federal minimum wage standard goes into effect. Continue Reading Posted at 8:15 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul22	Financial Terms: Mortgage Pool Miranda Marquit July 22, 2008 One of the financial terms you might have heard recently is this one: mortgage pool. Continue Reading Posted at 8:05 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul21	FDIC Involved in Subprime Mortgage Lending Miranda Marquit July 21, 2008 Turns out that the FDIC, the federal government's insurance agency for banks, has done its part in the current subprime mess, contributing to the number of loans that are in foreclosure right now. Continue Reading Posted at 6:53 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul18	Friday Fun Video: Donald Trump Financial Seminar Miranda Marquit July 18, 2008 Happy Friday! Continue Reading Posted at 8:51 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul17	Is Infrastructure the Next Economic Stimulus? Or Would Permanent Tax Cuts for the Rich Do More? Miranda Marquit July 17, 2008 Barack Obama calls for investment in infrastructure, while John McCain calls for permanent tax cuts for the rich Continue Reading Posted at 9:45 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul16	Saving for That Mortgage Loan Down Payment Miranda Marquit July 16, 2008 As mortgage lenders rush to "learn from their mistakes," things could get rather tight for the average would-be homebuyer. Continue Reading Posted at 6:51 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul15	Subprime Mortgage Lender Shares His Story Miranda Marquit July 15, 2008 In one of the more interesting non-fiction books to come out (at least for people interested in that sort of thing) a former subprime lender shares stories of poor mortgage lending practices and greed Continue Reading Posted at 8:25 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul14	What's That About the Mortgage Industry? Miranda Marquit July 14, 2008 It is no surprise that there is concern about the mortgage industry -- and banks in general. Continue Reading Posted at 2:08 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Federal Reserve Proposing Mortgage Industry Regulations Miranda Marquit July 14, 2008 If mortgage lenders and brokers had been following these guidelines voluntarily, we wouldn't be in this mess right now. Continue Reading Posted at 10:46 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul11	Friday Fun Video: E*Trade, A Monkey and $2 Million Miranda Marquit July 11, 2008 Happy Friday! Continue Reading Posted at 9:45 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul10	Should All Victims of Foreclosure Be Helped? Miranda Marquit July 10, 2008 Right now, there is a lot of effort being put into helping those who are "victims" of foreclosure. But are they all victims? Continue Reading Posted at 7:58 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul 9	Mortgage Insurers Facing Troubles Miranda Marquit July 9, 2008 One of the integral parts of the US housing market has become mortgage insurers. Continue Reading Posted at 7:31 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul 8	Want Good Credit? Follow These Six Rules Miranda Marquit July 8, 2008 One of the key points of getting mortgage loan financing is having good credit. And if you want good credit, there are some rules to follow. Continue Reading Posted at 10:42 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul 7	House Hunting? Be Ready to Beat Other Bargain Hunters Miranda Marquit July 7, 2008 With the housing market down across most of the country, and foreclosures continuing to rise, there are plently of bargains to be had. Continue Reading Posted at 9:19 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul 4	Happy U.S. Independence Day Miranda Marquit July 4, 2008 In honor of Independence Day, I wanted to share this video of the fountain show at the Bellagio in Las Vegas, set to the Star Spangled Banner Continue Reading Posted at 9:31 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul 3	Getting Through the Foreclosure Crisis Miranda Marquit July 3, 2008 There are ways to avoid foreclosure -- provided you start making changes as soon as possible. Continue Reading Posted at 7:47 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul 2	Get Free Foreclosure Listings Miranda Marquit July 2, 2008 A Web site, ForeclosurePoint, is listing foreclosures in 35 state free of charge to registered users. Continue Reading Posted at 7:42 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul 1	Fixing Mistakes on Your Credit Report Miranda Marquit July 1, 2008 In order to get mortgage financing, one of the things you need is good credit. Continue Reading Posted at 8:45 AM \| Permalink \| Comments

« June 2008 | Main

Jul31	Taking My Leave Miranda Marquit July 31, 2008 Know More: Author Profile, Financing, KMM News Unfortunately, Know More Media, the network that hosts (and owns) the Lending Leaves blog is discontinuing its business. While I could continue writing this blog, I feel that it is time to pursue other opportunities. I have enjoyed writing about mortgage financing, and about mortgage industry news. I will be sorry to end this chapter in my blog writing career, but I am also hopeful for the blogging industry in general, and excited about my new prospects. My best to my readers, and I hope to see you around the blogosphere. Posted at 8:13 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul30	Housing Relief Bill Becomes Law Miranda Marquit July 30, 2008 The controversial housing relief bill is now law. Continue Reading Posted at 5:57 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul29	Home Prices Fall Again Miranda Marquit July 29, 2008 According to the S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Index, May home prices were down 15.8% from the same period last year. Continue Reading Posted at 7:59 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul28	Housing Relief Bill Awaits President Bush Miranda Marquit July 28, 2008 Over the weekend, the Senate went ahead and passed the housing relief bill that has been making its way through Congress over the past few weeks. Continue Reading Posted at 8:24 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul25	Friday Fun Video: Jon Stewart and the Economy Miranda Marquit July 25, 2008 Continue Reading Posted at 8:33 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul24	The Reverse Mortgage May Not Be The Best Course Miranda Marquit July 24, 2008 One of the rising trends in retirement planning right now is the reverse mortgage. Continue Reading Posted at 9:45 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul23	Minimum Wage Increase Goes Into Effect Tomorrow Miranda Marquit July 23, 2008 Tomorrow, July 24th, a new federal minimum wage standard goes into effect. Continue Reading Posted at 8:15 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul22	Financial Terms: Mortgage Pool Miranda Marquit July 22, 2008 One of the financial terms you might have heard recently is this one: mortgage pool. Continue Reading Posted at 8:05 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul21	FDIC Involved in Subprime Mortgage Lending Miranda Marquit July 21, 2008 Turns out that the FDIC, the federal government's insurance agency for banks, has done its part in the current subprime mess, contributing to the number of loans that are in foreclosure right now. Continue Reading Posted at 6:53 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul18	Friday Fun Video: Donald Trump Financial Seminar Miranda Marquit July 18, 2008 Happy Friday! Continue Reading Posted at 8:51 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul17	Is Infrastructure the Next Economic Stimulus? Or Would Permanent Tax Cuts for the Rich Do More? Miranda Marquit July 17, 2008 Barack Obama calls for investment in infrastructure, while John McCain calls for permanent tax cuts for the rich Continue Reading Posted at 9:45 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul16	Saving for That Mortgage Loan Down Payment Miranda Marquit July 16, 2008 As mortgage lenders rush to "learn from their mistakes," things could get rather tight for the average would-be homebuyer. Continue Reading Posted at 6:51 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul15	Subprime Mortgage Lender Shares His Story Miranda Marquit July 15, 2008 In one of the more interesting non-fiction books to come out (at least for people interested in that sort of thing) a former subprime lender shares stories of poor mortgage lending practices and greed Continue Reading Posted at 8:25 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul14	What's That About the Mortgage Industry? Miranda Marquit July 14, 2008 It is no surprise that there is concern about the mortgage industry -- and banks in general. Continue Reading Posted at 2:08 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Federal Reserve Proposing Mortgage Industry Regulations Miranda Marquit July 14, 2008 If mortgage lenders and brokers had been following these guidelines voluntarily, we wouldn't be in this mess right now. Continue Reading Posted at 10:46 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul11	Friday Fun Video: E*Trade, A Monkey and $2 Million Miranda Marquit July 11, 2008 Happy Friday! Continue Reading Posted at 9:45 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul10	Should All Victims of Foreclosure Be Helped? Miranda Marquit July 10, 2008 Right now, there is a lot of effort being put into helping those who are "victims" of foreclosure. But are they all victims? Continue Reading Posted at 7:58 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul 9	Mortgage Insurers Facing Troubles Miranda Marquit July 9, 2008 One of the integral parts of the US housing market has become mortgage insurers. Continue Reading Posted at 7:31 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul 8	Want Good Credit? Follow These Six Rules Miranda Marquit July 8, 2008 One of the key points of getting mortgage loan financing is having good credit. And if you want good credit, there are some rules to follow. Continue Reading Posted at 10:42 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul 7	House Hunting? Be Ready to Beat Other Bargain Hunters Miranda Marquit July 7, 2008 With the housing market down across most of the country, and foreclosures continuing to rise, there are plently of bargains to be had. Continue Reading Posted at 9:19 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul 4	Happy U.S. Independence Day Miranda Marquit July 4, 2008 In honor of Independence Day, I wanted to share this video of the fountain show at the Bellagio in Las Vegas, set to the Star Spangled Banner Continue Reading Posted at 9:31 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul 3	Getting Through the Foreclosure Crisis Miranda Marquit July 3, 2008 There are ways to avoid foreclosure -- provided you start making changes as soon as possible. Continue Reading Posted at 7:47 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul 2	Get Free Foreclosure Listings Miranda Marquit July 2, 2008 A Web site, ForeclosurePoint, is listing foreclosures in 35 state free of charge to registered users. Continue Reading Posted at 7:42 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul 1	Fixing Mistakes on Your Credit Report Miranda Marquit July 1, 2008 In order to get mortgage financing, one of the things you need is good credit. Continue Reading Posted at 8:45 AM \| Permalink \| Comments

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