Mortgage-Backed Securities are Actually Pretty Cool

Given the state of the economy today and the generalconsensus about how we got into this mess, I imagine a lot of folks will be surprised to see anyone who doesn't work on Wall Street going on record in favor of mortgage-backed securities...

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Investors Back Frank's Push for Second Lien Write-Downs

Last week, Rep. Barney Frank called for the nations four largest banks to take a loss on secondary mortgage debt, such as home equity loans, which he says have no real economic value considering the state of the housing market. An influential group of investors, representing holders of some $100 billion in mortgage securities, is throwing

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Borrowers: Take Back Your Power!

Late on your mortgage? Did you know you might be able to negotiate a 20 percent reduction in what you owe? Josh Rosner, a financial analyst specializing in mortgage-backed securities, says that lenders lose 60% in a foreclosure. They may be willing to negotiate.

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George Sinacori: Federal Mortgage Campaign Set To Expire

Historically low mortgage rates may soon be gone once the Feds committment to purchase as much as $1.25 trillion in morgage backed securities expires March 31.

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