MGIC shares drop after lawsuit disclosure
Wednesday Dec 23 | via The Seattle Times
Shares of MGIC Investment Corp. tumbled after the mortgage insurer disclosed it was being sued by Bank of America's mortgage unit in a dispute over claims. Comment?
Feds give Pierce Commercial Bank a cease and desista...
Wednesday Dec 9 | via The News Tribune
Tacoma-based Pierce Commercial Bank this week joined a list of at least 18 other state banks that have received stern "cease and desist" orders from federal and state regulators. Comment?
Pierce Commercial responds to FDIC order
Tuesday Dec 8 | via Business Examiner
The Federal Reserve Bank and state Department of Financial Institutions have issued a cease and desist order to Pierce County Bancorp, parent company of Tacoma-based Pierce Commercial Bank.The order requires the bank to submit an acceptable capital plan and be more aggressive about limiting exposure related to troubled mortgage loans, while ... Comment?
Two dead in East Pierce County in likely homicide-su...
Sunday Dec 6 | via The Olympian
An East Pierce County man apparently shot and killed his live-in girlfriend inside the couple's Sum-mit-area home early Saturday, then turned the gun on himself, police said. Comment?
Friday Dec 4 | via TheNewsTribune.com
Pierce County home sales remain up from a year ago as homebuyers continue to take advantage of the federal tax credit. Comment?
Taxpayer tab for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac likely to r...
Wednesday Dec 30 | via Q13.com KCPQ TV
These file photos from July 2008 show the Freddie Mac headquarters in McLean, Va., and the Fannie Mae headquarters in Washington. Comment?
Wednesday Dec 23 | via BusinessWeek
European stocks rose, sending the Dow Jones Stoxx 600 Index to a 14-month high, before reports that may show U.S. consumer spending and new-home sales increased. Comment?
European Stocks, U.S. Futures Rise Before Economic...
Wednesday Dec 23 | via BusinessWeek
European stocks rose, sending the the Dow Jones Stoxx 600 Index to a 14-month high, before reports that may show U.S. consumer spending and new-home sales increased. Comment?
House bill gives Wall Street, banks a makeover
Saturday Dec 12 | via The Herald
Associated Press House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., speaks during a news conference in Washington on Friday. Comment?
Report: Wash. foreclosures up 15% over last year
Thursday Dec 10 | via Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Foreclosures in Washington were up 15.45 percent in November over the same period last year, according to a report from RealtyTrac, with one in every 835 homes receiving a foreclosure notice. Comment?
Cutting through myths on credit scores
3 min ago | via Cape Cod Times
By now, you're probably aware of the wide use of credit scores, and how this three-digit number can determine whether you get credit and under what terms. Comment?
Miami, Vegas condo markets hit hard
8 min ago | via The Wichita Eagle
With foreclosures soaring and home prices in the tank, Miami and Las Vegas often compete for the dubious distinction of being the nation's hardest-hit condo market. Comment?
County businesses look for economic rebound in 2010
15 min ago | via Hometown Annapolis
After a year of enduring the national economic recession, the closing of 2009 could not have come sooner for the individuals and businesses left hung out to dry. Comment?
Condo groups in financial pain
20 min ago | via HeraldTribune.com
The continuing foreclosure flood is creating severe financial problems for condominium associations across Florida, and members are complaining that banks and mortgage companies are doing nothing to help. Comment?
Price boost for first-time buyers
22 min ago | via BBC
Property is now affordable for first-time buyers in nearly four out of 10 areas of the UK, research indicates. Comment?