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Analysis of Obama’s Proposed Fannie/Freddie “Streamline Refi” Program
In the President’s speech to Congress on Thursday, Sep 8, he referenced a new program that he would initiate to assist homeowners with their housing woes. Details of the proposal have not been… Read more
If We Don’t Call It a Stimulus Package, Then…
So the President gave his speech and for me it did not disappoint. It was everything I expected and more. The stern look that lets all of us know that this unemployment thing is NOT his fault. … Read more
The Too Big to Fail and The Too Small to Matter
Ironically, just when most Americans were preparing to kick off their Labor Day Weekend, we were given the alarming news that NO new net jobs were created in the month of August. Happy Labor… Read more
Promoting Housing Recovery – Part III: Proposed Solutions For The Housing Market
This is the final part of a three-part, two-post series. Click here to read parts I and II, which focus on recognizing the fundamental economic problems, and fixing the underlying economic issues… Read more
Promoting Housing Recovery: Parts I and II
Previously, I have posted articles regarding housing and foreclosure issues. The purpose was to begin a dialogue on the steps to be taken to alleviate the foreclosure crisis, and to promote housing… Read more
Resolving The Foreclosure Crisis
Previously, I posted an article which discussed stresses upon the housing market, current and future, and how the stresses were going to interplay with the housing recovery. Items were discussed in… Read more
Rates Way Down, Apps Way Up… That’s Good, Right?
Last week mortgage applications rose a whopping 21.7% from the previous week according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey. Great news for the industry… Read more
An Analysis Of The Proposed QRM Rules
In an attempt to correct problems encountered during the Housing Boom and later Foreclosure Crisis. the government, in its infinite wisdom, has issued for review new guidelines for mortgages. These… Read more
Consumer Metrics Institute Member’s News: July 23, 2011 – Unexpected Extremes & Mussolini Revisited
Contributed by the Consumer Metrics Institute The past two weeks have resulted in one of our rare “wow” moments here at the Consumer Metrics Institute. On July 19 our Weighted… Read more
Bernankenstein Confirms Monster Experiments
In testimony before the House Financial Services Committee today, Fed Chairman Bernankenstein confirmed in his own words what I have been writing for months. Here’s how Marketwatch.com put… Read more
