Rebecca Freeman

Investment

Are home loans now easier to get?

Despite having a low credit score, many people may find it easier to acquire home loans....

Politics

The shutdown is over – for now

It was announced Wednesday evening that an agreement has been reached to end the government shutdown,...

Investment

Mortgage rates react to debt deal; Oct. 17 rates

Mortgage rates have dropped some, recovering to the losses they suffered the day before. Some lenders...

Business

Navy contract worth up to $1.6 billion awarded to Raytheon

Raytheon Co. has announced that it has won a major contract from the U.S. Navy. The...

Business

Google intends to use the photos and names of its users for advertising

Google has announced that it is changing terms to be able to release the identity of...

Business

Apple hires some of those laid off by BlackBerry

BlackBerry announced in September that it would be cutting its workforce by 40 percent. Since then,...

Analyst Insights

Record high profit for Wells Fargo

The fourth largest bank by assets in the U.S. beat the expectations, showing an increase in...

Investment

Current Mortgage Rates of 10/9/2013; Refinance Applications Up, New Purchases Down

While economic data is hard to come by during the government shutdown, at least the Mortgage...

Economy

Cost of rent rising faster than inflation

The cost of rent is on the rise, up nearly 4 percent from last year’s prices,...

Business

Potash prices expected to fall

Uralkali, a Russian potash producer, has indicated that they expect prices for potash, the popular fertilizer...