Archive for the 'Subprime Lending' Category

More Gloom and Doom in Credit and Mortgage Arena

By: Matthew Blevins, May 10th, 2007

It’s official - the world is ending. Just kidding, but financial reports have one executive after another echoing reports of a credit crunch, irresponsible lending, real estate bubbles, and other such fire and brimstone. Personally, I’m still not worried - I’m in it for the long-term and I have no ARMs resetting anytime soon…caveat - […]

Freddie Mac CEO Testifies to House Committee on Financial Services

By: Matthew Blevins, April 18th, 2007

Richard Syron, Chariman and CEO of Freddie Max, discussed subprime lending with the House Committee on Financial Services yesterday and talked specifically about regulation to stem the problems that have resulted from the recent subprime lending fiasco. More interesting than his suggestions for regulation were his warnings not to overreact to the current market:
Finally, I […]