Downward Spiral Of Bank Stocks Is Predicting An Economic Crisis

After rallying last fall, many of the big bank stocks have seen substantial declines from the beginning of the year. Growing fears about the health of the banking industry are discussed in the latest Economics and Mortgage Market Analysis issued by Fannie Mae.  Fannie Mae cites a very weak housing market and an economic slowdown […]

Bailout Funds To Fannie and Freddie Come At High Cost

Despite the public uproar over the bailout of the financial industry, the U.S. Treasury is no pushover when it comes to demanding stiff terms on its loans. The returns on some of the loans made to various banks and financial institutions would make a payday lender blush.  For example, when the U.S. completes  the sale […]