http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Andrew+Carey Finances Andrew Carey Sat, 12 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=214961&ca=Finances There's no question the mortgage industry has changed dramatically since the beginning of 2007. Subprime mortgages are now as rare as gold, and credit requirements have become much stricter. Alt-A mortgages too are hard to come by. Many large mortgage providers have seen profits markedly down, and s... Finances Andrew Carey Mon, 10 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=183060&ca=Finances In today's uncertain mortgage climate it's difficult to predict what will happen tomorrow. More than 130 major mortgage lenders have closed their doors since late 2006, and with property prices and demand for exotic home loans both down, that number is sure to increase before the market improves. Al... Finances Andrew Carey Thu, 30 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=179828&ca=Finances Most savvy consumers these days are taking steps to ensure their privacy and avoid unsolicited calls or a mailbox full of junk. There are laws in place that give us a bit of control when it comes to how our information is being used and by whom. The problem is these laws can only help if we know how... Finances Andrew Carey Thu, 23 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=176597&ca=Finances Obtaining a new mortgage has become increasingly difficult in recent months. Whether you're trying to purchase a new property or refinance your existing home, loan requirements have become stricter in the face of declining home values, falling buyer demand, and financial market concerns. Keeping on... Finances Andrew Carey Thu, 26 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=170250&ca=Finances In recent months the media has been rife with stories of a meltdown in the mortgage sector. And while reporters are often prone to hyperbole, there's no denying that the home financing industry is suffering. Mortgage investment funds have faltered, home prices have declined, residential foreclosures...