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Friday, July 1, 2011
Taylor Bean & Whitaker Execuitve Sentenced To 30 Years
Lee Farkas, the former chairman of Taylor Bean & Whitaker (TBW) was recently sentenced to 30 years in prison. Farkas was convicted of a 2.9 billion dollar fraud scheme making the highest ranking executive to go to prison during the financial crisis.
Charges included allegations he misappropriated more than $1.4bn from Colonial Bank’s mortgage warehouse lending division to keep TBW afloat. The fraud, which began in 2002, contributed to the failure of Colonial Bank in 2009 and had far reaching effects throughout the US economy.
Farkas was also ordered to relinquish 38.5 million dollars. I wonder how much more money he has hidden away.
I'm sure that people who like to see the Wall Street Executives that contributed to the financial crisis experience a similar fate. Many Wall Street Executives contributed in a similar manner causing the same, if not more, devastation than Farkas.
Charges included allegations he misappropriated more than $1.4bn from Colonial Bank’s mortgage warehouse lending division to keep TBW afloat. The fraud, which began in 2002, contributed to the failure of Colonial Bank in 2009 and had far reaching effects throughout the US economy.
Farkas was also ordered to relinquish 38.5 million dollars. I wonder how much more money he has hidden away.
I'm sure that people who like to see the Wall Street Executives that contributed to the financial crisis experience a similar fate. Many Wall Street Executives contributed in a similar manner causing the same, if not more, devastation than Farkas.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Existing Home Sales Drop 3.8%
The National Association of Realtor said that home sales dipped 3.8% from the prior month. Sales of previously owned U.S. homes fell to a six-month low in May and prices dropped 4.6%. This can be a pretext to a second real estate down turn. This should concern homeowners interestest in refnancing because lenders may be more hesitant lendng money. Also, homeowners are going to find that their equity in their homes are decreasing which may make it more diffcult to qualify with ltv guidelines.
Take advantage now while you can. Rates are low so homeowners that can qualify may find this an oppertune time to refinance.
Take advantage now while you can. Rates are low so homeowners that can qualify may find this an oppertune time to refinance.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Mortgage Rates Hit New Lows for 2011
Last Thursday, the average rate on the 30 yr fixed mortgage fell to 4.61%. That's down from 4.63% and the lowest level since mid-December.
The average rate on the 15 year fixed mortgage, a popular refinance option, slipped to 3.80% from 3.82%. That is the lowest point since late November for a 15 yr fixed mortgage rate.
Homeowners and first time buyers should consider refinancing or obtaining a mortgage before rates increase. Contact your mortgage professional to see what make sense for your situation.
The average rate on the 15 year fixed mortgage, a popular refinance option, slipped to 3.80% from 3.82%. That is the lowest point since late November for a 15 yr fixed mortgage rate.
Homeowners and first time buyers should consider refinancing or obtaining a mortgage before rates increase. Contact your mortgage professional to see what make sense for your situation.
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