Mortgage rates have been improving since the Fed’s mid-day meeting Wednesday.

When looking for a loan, it is important to understand the basic designations in the financial world. There are basically two kinds of loans: specific and unspecific loans. Specific loans are those used to purchase a specific, designated item. These include home loans and car loans. Unspecific loans, also called personal loans, are those that are used for any other kind of purchase. These loans are …

There are not many aspirations greater than the hope to one day own a home. For many people this opportunity is considered the pinnacle of success. However, for those who suffer with bad credit, finding the means through which to finance a home loan seems impossible. Is there a way to find a legit home loan with bad credit? The answer is "yes." Why Buy a Home People with bad credit feel that …

For people with bad credit, in order to gain access to fast cash, at the best rates, using a secured loan which requires property as collateral is your best option. However, for people without access to property such as a home or land or even those unwilling to risk that property, an unsecured loan is the far superior choice. For individuals with bad credit, unsecured loans can be a bit harder to find …

SEATTLE (Reuters) - A serial burglar nicknamed the “Barefoot Bandit” was sentenced on Friday in Seattle to 6-1/2 years in prison for his guilty plea to federal charges stemming from a sensational, two-year crime spree as a sometimes-shoeless teenage runaway.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration, in an election-year bid to help distressed homeowners, on Friday expanded its main foreclosure prevention program, and pushed for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to forgive mortgage debt.

ST. LOUIS (Reuters) - At least 1,000 Iraq War veterans and their family members are expected to march in St. Louis on Saturday in the nation’s first major homecoming parade honoring U.S. soldiers who served in the war, a coalition of veteran groups, private citizens and local officials said.

For the first time in its 99 years, the Federal Reserve has set an explicit target rate for inflation. The Fed’s inflation target will change how you shop for mortgages.

Many people want to get personal loans for different reasons. You may need to pay medical bills, finance home or car repairs, or even pay for a wedding or vacation. However, the process of securing a loan from a bank or other traditional lending institution can be tricky business. Banks, like all lenders, need to make money when they give personal loans. Therefore, there are specific characteristics …

Another sign of a housing market recovery : The longer you wait to buy a home, the fewer homes there are from which to choose. Home buying stays strong — now 4 months running,