Stories By Rebecca Freeman
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Investment
Are home loans now easier to get?
Nov 1, 2013Despite having a low credit score, many people may find it easier to acquire home loans....
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Politics
The shutdown is over – for now
Oct 17, 2013It was announced Wednesday evening that an agreement has been reached to end the government shutdown,...
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Investment
Mortgage rates react to debt deal; Oct. 17 rates
Oct 17, 2013Mortgage rates have dropped some, recovering to the losses they suffered the day before. Some lenders...
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Business
Navy contract worth up to $1.6 billion awarded to Raytheon
Oct 13, 2013Raytheon Co. has announced that it has won a major contract from the U.S. Navy. The...
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Business
Google intends to use the photos and names of its users for advertising
Oct 13, 2013Google has announced that it is changing terms to be able to release the identity of...
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Business
Apple hires some of those laid off by BlackBerry
Oct 13, 2013BlackBerry announced in September that it would be cutting its workforce by 40 percent. Since then,...
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Analyst Insights
Record high profit for Wells Fargo
Oct 12, 2013The fourth largest bank by assets in the U.S. beat the expectations, showing an increase in...
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Investment
Current Mortgage Rates of 10/9/2013; Refinance Applications Up, New Purchases Down
Oct 9, 2013While economic data is hard to come by during the government shutdown, at least the Mortgage...
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Economy
Cost of rent rising faster than inflation
Oct 8, 2013The cost of rent is on the rise, up nearly 4 percent from last year’s prices,...
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Business
Potash prices expected to fall
Oct 7, 2013Uralkali, a Russian potash producer, has indicated that they expect prices for potash, the popular fertilizer...