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It is also a highly leveraged business, depending on big banks and investors in commercial mortgage-backed securities. CMBS was in deep trouble just five years ago, as property values fell, but defaults are now way down. In 2008 the CMBS … Continue reading →

Crowe said he expects that once the government impasse is resolved, builder and consumer optimism will bounce back, but some builders had already reported seeing slower sales and traffic in September, before the fiscal crisis reached its latest showdown. Each … Continue reading →

The USDA program is very small. It originated just over 132,000 loans last year, less than 2 percent of the overall mortgage marketplace, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. It has expanded in recent years, however, as the definition of … Continue reading →

Nineteen collegiate teams are in a tough competition to see who can design, build and operate the most energy efficient and affordable home of the future. From solar technology, to sustainable building materials, to futuristic heating and cooling systems, these … Continue reading →

Hardest hit by far is the Department of Agriculture home loan program. USDA loans, which are 30-year fixed with no down payment, make up less than 5 percent of the total mortgage landscape but are a favorite among first-time buyers … Continue reading →