Archive for April, 2010

American Physicians Capital, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2010 Results

EAST LANSING, Mich.—-American Physicians Capital, Inc. today announced net income of $9.0 million or $.90 per diluted common share for the first quarter of 2010. This compares to net income of $10.1 million, or $.85 per share for the first quarter of 2009.

No Comments

Largemortgageloans.com gains funding for multi-currency offset mortgage

The mortgage allows international buyers of £1m plus UK properties to agree the loan in Sterling and the ability to offset cash in Sterling, US Dollars, Euros or Swiss Francs against the loan. The cash and the currency can be changed on a monthly basis.

No Comments

Euro zone lending to firms falls in March -ECB 

Lending to euro zone firms fell in March after growing the previous month, offset by a rise in loans to households, data showed on Thursday, reinforcing expectations policy rates will stay at record lows for many months.

No Comments

London and Country Win Money Marketing Best Mortgage Adviser Award

London and Country were named Best Mortgage Adviser at the prestigious Money Marketing awards at the end of March. The judges applauded L&Cs customer focus and excellent performance, despite the most challenging of market conditions Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/04/prweb3930654.htm

No Comments

Vail Valley Voices: Low cost of green home

Short-term thinking has a higher cost than when it keeps people from choosing an environmentally friendly option. Your home investment is much more than a down payment and monthly mortgage. Energy bills, maintenance, and repairs add up quickly, and effects on the health of a home’s occupants can be the greatest cost of all

No Comments

Capstead Mortgage Corporation Announces First Quarter 2010 Results

DALLAS—-Capstead Mortgage Corporation today reported net income of $40,437,000 or $0.51 per diluted common share for the quarter ended March 31, 2010.

No Comments

Mortgage Shopping? Don’t Step on the Mines

The good news if you’re mortgage shopping: the toxic products like subprime and negative amortization loans are pretty much a thing of the past — at least until the next housing bubble. The bad news, of course, is that there are always people out there hoping to talk you into a deal that’s great for them, not so good for you

No Comments

Sen. Levin Asks Goldman: Was It Just Hedging Or Something Worse?

A U.S. Senate investigations panel confronted Goldman Sachs executives Tuesday with evidence that the firm peddled subprime mortgage securities its traders considered to be “crap” as they secretly made huge bets on a housing downturn.

No Comments

Robert J. Shapiro: Goldman Scandal Erodes Case For Cap and Trade

The best policy is to establish a clear and stable price on carbon and offset the resulting costs for American households with tax cuts.

No Comments

« Older Entries   Newer Entries »