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Bank Technology News October 2008 Clark Abrahams |
Reverse Reengineering of Risk The science of risk scoring needs some tweaking.  |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Jul/Aug 2010 David C. Hannah |
Community Banks Step Into a New Role Banks can band together with other similarly situated community banks to share the credit risk through a loan participation or syndication arrangement.  |
The Motley Fool August 16, 2007 John Rosevear |
Buying a Home During the Storm Essentially, what's going on is that the mortgage industry -- along with Wall Street -- is rethinking the appropriate pricing for taking on the risk of a borrower with a less-than-prime credit history.  |
FDIC FYI September 17, 2003 Susan Burhouse |
Evaluating the Consumer Lending Revolution Consumer balance sheets have become stretched by large amounts of new consumer and mortgage debt. This rapid increase in consumer spending and borrowing raises important questions about the sustainability of current debt loads and the vulnerability of the consumer sector to economic shocks.  |
Bank Systems & Technology December 30, 2008 Orla O'Sullivan |
As Defaults Mount, Many Question FICO Scores' Value FICO scores did nothing to prevent the subprime crisis, so what use are they?  |
This Old House Sid Davis |
Here's How to Finance Your Remodel Financing a remodeling project doesn't have to be a crap shoot. Here's a game plan for choosing the best deal.  |
U.S. Banker February 2007 Andrew Reinbach |
Are Small Banks Reevaluating A Big-Bank Technique? Scoring small-business loans is often believed to be unnecessary at the community bank level, especially if the lender and applicant know each other. But it may yet be valuable for credit quality.  |
Commercial Investment Real Estate May/Jun 2012 Howard W. Smith |
Financing Fundamentals These 5 tips help borrowers open the door to the right lender.  |
U.S. Banker September 2008 Tambor & Cortez |
The Perils Of Crisis Mode Risk exposure is now racing through the home equity lending industry, leaving a far different landscape for institutions to navigate. As home prices fall and delinquencies soar, lenders are scurrying into defense mode.  |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Sep/Oct 2007 Leighton & Mayer |
Be Resourceful While some commercial real estate investors secure financing through deals with their existing banks, most investors, developers, and owners derive the best terms when lenders compete for their business. Consultants can help borrowers secure the most favorable loan terms.  |
The Motley Fool October 16, 2007 Dan Caplinger |
How Not to Profit From the Mortgage Crisis It's tempting to try to profit from the irrational state of the mortgage lending market. Beware, investors, in many cases, trust deeds are extremely risky.  |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Sep/Oct 2011 Thomas R. Petty |
Loan Language What can borrowers negotiate under today's stricter standards?  |
The Motley Fool January 28, 2008 Selena Maranjian |
Refinancing Catch-22 Mortgage refinancing is available ... for those who need it least.  |
U.S. Banker January 2008 Michael Sisk |
The Rise of Lending Communities Peer-to-peer lending holds valuable clues to the nature of lending and borrowing.  |
The Motley Fool February 15, 2011 Selena Maranjian |
Good Credit Won't Save You Now The "adverse market" surcharge could cost mortgage borrowers thousands annually.  |
The Motley Fool January 24, 2007 Dan Caplinger |
The Dangers of Co-Signing Know what you're getting into before you guarantee someone else's debt. Co-signing on another person's loan is beyond the regular call of duty, and you shouldn't feel bad if you decide it's not worth risking your own financial stability to do it.  |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Mar/Apr 2010 Jerry Dunn |
Bridging the Gap A new breed of lenders is providing capital in today's commercial real estate market.  |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Sep/Oct 2003 Peltin & Swibel |
Lenders Tighten Loan Standards in Reaction to Uncertain Economy With interest rates at record lows, demand for new mortgage loans remains strong. However, in today's anemic economic climate, lenders face increased risk of making non-performing loans. Commercial lenders have implemented new safeguards and follow stricter policies to minimize exposure.  |
BusinessWeek May 1, 2008 |
Navigating the Crunch A financial aid expert explains how borrowers can best ride it out.  |
Bank Systems & Technology June 24, 2008 Maria Bruno-Britz |
Not Too Early for Lenders to Regroup and Think Ahead Yes, lenders must clean up the mess left by the credit crunch. But, after all, for every down cycle, there's a recovery, too, and they will want to make sure they're ready with the right strategies and technology for the next upswing in the market.  |
The Motley Fool June 7, 2011 Cindy Johnson |
More Evidence Banks May Be Starting Another Race to the Bottom Defaulted on your mortgage recently? They'll consider you for a loan.  |
The Motley Fool July 14, 2008 Dan Caplinger |
Curtains for the American Dream? How trouble with Fannie and Freddie could affect your ability to get a mortgage.  |
HBS Working Knowledge September 22, 2014 Karen Mills |
Online Banks Fill Funding Needs for Small Business In the final column on small business lending, the author is optimistic that the rise of alternative online banks can fund entrepreneurial business growth.  |
Bank Technology News December 2007 Michael Sisk |
The Rise of Community P2P is no threat to banks -- yet -- but the rise of these exchanges, which cut out banks and allow people to lend directly to each other is a phenomenon worth studying. Are P2P exchanges the credit unions of the Internet age?  |
U.S. Banker September 2010 Bonnie McGeer |
Finding the Right Match Online loan exchanges like BoeFly and Biz2Credit are gaining traction as banks look for new ways to find more small-business borrowers.  |
The Motley Fool December 4, 2006 Dan Caplinger |
Avoid the Loan Sharks For those with less-than-perfect credit histories, there's a scary trend in personal finance these days. In the name of convenience, some borrowers are digging themselves into a hole from which they may never emerge.  |
National Real Estate Investor August 1, 2006 Matt Hudgins |
Mesmerized by Mezzanine Mezzanine lending for commercial real estate is exploding.  |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Mar/Apr 2009 Mark Dellonte |
FHA Facts In today's tight credit market, multifamily owners and developers are challenged with finding financing. In such turbulent times, the Federal Housing Administration loan programs serve as good, reliable sources of capital.  |
Reason March 2009 Veronique de Rugy |
Dissatisfaction Guaranteed The government has decided to encourage more lenders to take more chances by guaranteeing yet more loans to high-risk borrowers. The only guarantee for these loans is that our children will be paying billions to cover the losses.  |
Bank Technology News June 2009 John Adams |
Outsourcing Risk: Possible, But Wise? Risk management is becoming more complex as lenders perform broader due diligence on a higher percentage of borrowers.  |
U.S. Banker November 2005 |
Wading Through HMDA-Data Muck What does the new Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data show about banks' lending practices when it comes to racial, ethnic and gender differences? It's clear what it says, but it's not clear what it means.  |
Bank Technology News October 2010 Sausner et al. |
Balancing Act Here's a look at three areas of mortgage lending -- origination risk, default management, and impending regulations -- and some of the answers on the table today.  |
The Motley Fool December 8, 2006 Mary Dalrymple |
Mortgage Power for Everyone Arm yourself with information before shopping for a home loan.  |
U.S. Banker August 2001 Ted Cornwell |
Fears of Defaults Subprime loans are behind the fears. They have not been tested in a declining economy and analysts don't know what to expect.  |
The Motley Fool December 24, 2007 Dan Caplinger |
Will Credit Score Changes Hurt You? If you thought you understood how your credit score works, think again. The rules are changing.  |
OCC Bulletin April 4, 2001 |
Leveraged Financing Guidance for bankers and examiners that more fully describes supervisory expectations regarding sound practices for leveraged financing activities.  |
Commercial Investment Real Estate May/Jun 2007 Todd Davis |
Loan Liaison Qualified mortgage bankers can help to assess the risks associated with proposed commercial real estate transactions as well as the accuracy of transaction pricing in relation to the market.  |
BusinessWeek April 11, 2005 Justin Hibbard |
The Fed Eyes Subprime Loans Battles over lending to low-income, often minority, home buyers used to be about access to credit. Now they're about access to affordable credit. If new lending data hints at unfair pricing, lenders may have to take a good, hard look at their methods.  |
The Motley Fool October 15, 2008 Kristin Graham |
The Next Housing Catastrophe Waiting to Strike Just wait till you see what's lurking in the shadows of this housing mess. The subprime mess was the earthquake and the next wave of option-ARM resets will be the aftershock no one saw coming.  |
This Old House L. Gallant & D. Snoonian |
The Mortgage Crisis: Where to Go for Help The Fed's decision to lower interest rates means more people might be looking for home loans again. These Web-based resources can help you avoid the risky ones, and find the loan that's right for you.  |
The Motley Fool July 7, 2009 Morgan Housel |
The New Subprime All you have to do is drop the sub.  |
The Motley Fool September 2, 2005 Seth Jayson |
Bad-Mouthing the Bubble Unfortunately, many people are far more financially analytical when they're shopping for an MP3 player or a dishwasher than when they're purchasing a home. Readers share their concern.  |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Jonathan A. Peckham |
Borrower Beware Most commercial mortgage lenders charge application, due diligence, and loan commitment fees, but do your clients know what that money really is buying? Often, it is less than they think.  |
Entrepreneur April 2007 Jennifer Pellet |
One Step Ahead Options for buying a home when you can't prove income.  |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Jul/Aug 2011 David F. Webb |
The Lending Scene Commercial mortgage-backed securities' return brightens the picture in primary markets.  |
National Real Estate Investor September 1, 2006 Parke M. Chapman |
Mortgage Industry's Digital Divide Not all segments of the commercial mortgage industry are embracing technology at the same rate. A study last year found that many firms still rely on time-consuming faxes, certified mail and reams of FedEx-delivered paper to process, close and monitor their loans.  |
BusinessWeek March 19, 2007 Peter Coy |
Under The Fed's Hammer How Fed rate hikes have turned into a regressive tax on weak borrowers.  |
National Real Estate Investor June 1, 2005 Kingsley Greenland |
Why Liquidity Should Help You Sleep Better There is no crystal ball that can predict the next lending squeeze, or if one will even occur. What is certain however, is that greater liquidity in the secondary market for commercial real estate loans is an important safety valve for the entire industry.  |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Jul/Aug 2010 Huntley & Mullaney |
Both Sides Now Commercial property borrowers and lenders must face the music together with a plan.  |
HBS Working Knowledge August 4, 2014 |
Why Small-Business Lending Is Not Recovering Lending to small businesses has not returned to levels seen before the financial crisis. Karen Mills, former head of the US Small Business Administration, explains the reasons.  |