Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Mortgages: More expensive, more scarce

"The fate of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac may be hanging in the balance but many mortgage borrowers already find themselves struggling to find affordable loans.

Because of the turmoil surrounding Fannie and Freddie, recent borrowers are likely paying at least 10% more in monthly mortgage payments than they would have.

The added cost stems from an erosion in confidence in Fannie and Freddie, according to Mark Zandi, chief economist for Moody's Economy.com."

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Mortgages: More expensive, more scarce

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