Monday, October 24, 2005

More Homeowners With Good Credit Stuck With Higher-Rate Loans

Low interest rates and aggressive marketing campaigns have driven home lending to record levels. But increasingly Americans with good credit are being saddled with loans designed for high-risk borrowers. These higher-cost loans have been the fastest-growing segment of the mortgage market — accounting for 20% of the home loans issued last year, up from 10% a decade ago. Freddie Mac, the government ...


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