US: MBA Mortgage Applications contract by 5% in week ending at Jan-20

FXstreet.com (Barcelona) - The Mortgage Bankers Association points to a decline in the mortgage applications by 5% in the week ending at Jan-20, following a rise of 23% in the previous week.

Capstead Mortgage Corporation Announces Fourth Quarter 2011 Results

Capstead Mortgage Corporation today reported net income of $41,968,000 or $0.43 per diluted common share for the quarter ended December 31, 2011.

Gingrich's former company releases contract

Under pressure, Newt Gingrich arranged the release of a contract Monday night showing the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. paid his consulting firm a $25,000 monthly retainer fee in 2006, for a total of $300,000.

2nd Freddie Mac contract with Gingrich is released

GOP presidential candidate Newt Gingrich began receiving payments from Freddie Mac in 1999 under a contract that paid his consulting business $25,000 a month to work with the mortgage giant's chief lobbyist, according to a second agreement released Tuesday night.

Obama Vows to Cut Mortgage Red Tape

With even the most creditworthy consumers facing costly paperwork to obtain homeowner loans, President Barack Obama will seek legislation clearing some barriers