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Bank of America has decided it will halt all foreclosures in all 50 states going forward.  This means, apparently, millions of folks will be living in homes without paying for it – which means at least temporary losses for banks.  (Don’t get me wrong, it is a good thing for families who can find no [...]

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Option ARMs are the new subprime.  Option ARMs stand for “payment-option adjustable-rate mortgages” – so-called because the rate paid on the mortgage varies with the market, but the total payment can be adjusted by the borrower according to his or her needs.  How’s that for a sweet deal?  It’s good right now, because interest rates [...]

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