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1. Other people's money.

Author

Lubove, Seth

Subjects
FINANCE, MUTUAL funds, LOANS, CAPITAL market, INVESTMENTS, RATES
Abstract

Focuses on autumn 1998 prospects for United States prime rate mutual funds, or mutual funds that buy leveraged loan participations. Comparison of junk loans and junk bonds; Background of the practice of making junk loans, and role of recovery in defaults; Defenses of the practice; Comments from BancAmerica Securities managing director of loan research Michael Rushmore.

Published
1998

2. WHY RATES ARE ACTING SO FUNNY.

Author

Cohn, Laura and Sparks, Debra

Subjects
INTEREST rates, LOANS, RATES
Abstract

Reports on the falling of key interest rates despite Federal Reserve hikes. Complication of interest rate outlook due to the United States Treasury Department buying back government bonds with money from the budget surplus; Bargains for corporate borrowers; Outlook for rate hikes by the Federal Reserve.

Published
2000

3. Banks hope for a decline in rate hike frequency.

Author

Solnik, Claude

Subjects
BANKERS, LOANS, RATES, BANKING industry, AMERICAN business enterprises
Abstract

The article reports that many bankers expects more restraint from the U.S. Federal Reserve Board (FRB) in 2006. FRB has moved its overnight lending rate used by banks from a low of 1 percent in June 2004 to 4.25 percent as of mid-December 2005. According to John Kanas, chief executive of North Fork Bancorp Inc. has predicted that the lending rate will reach to 4.5 percent. It emphasizes that the rate hikes in 2005 has made business difficult for banks.

Published
2005

4. Prime time for business loans.

Author

Luhby, Tami

Subjects
BANK loans, LOANS, RATES
Abstract

Reports that banks in New York City have cut its loan rates for smaller firms. Cut in the loan rate of Network Event Theater; Competition among New York banks; Traditional premium paid by small companies.

Published
1998

5. Rocky Road to a New Farm Bill.

Author

Fullerton, Jane

Subjects
AGRICULTURAL laws, LOANS, RATES, CONFERENCES & conventions
Abstract

Presents developments on the farming legislation passed by the U.S. Senate and House as of March 2002. Reduction of loan rates; Budget added by the U.S. Senate on disaster aid; Statement made by U.S. President George W. Bush in the National Cattlemen Beef Association's congress in Denver, Colorado.

Published
2002

6. SBA to Provide Help for Reservists and Employers.

Author

Zion, Lee

Subjects
ASSISTANCE in emergencies, MILITARY reserve forces, ASSOCIATIONS, institutions, etc., LOANS, RATES
Abstract

Reports on the deployment of employees who are military reservist for active duty in response to September 11, 2001 terrorist attack in United States; Qualification of businesses for Small Business Administration Reservist Economic Injury Disaster Loans; Loan to cover expenses; Assistance for debts, payroll and accounts payable; Determination of injury.

Published
2001

7. AREA BANKS.

Author

Patta, Gig

Subjects
BANKING industry, RATINGS of savings banks, BUSINESS records, LOANS, RATES
Abstract

Presents a chart depicting area banks in San Diego County California. Ranks of the banks in 2000; Names and address of the banks; Financial statement of the banks; Percentage of loans; Enumeration of participating automated networks; Number of local branches; Headquarters of the parent company.

Published
2001

8. Rate Issue Putting Fog In 1Q Profit Forecasts .

Author

Rieker, Matthias

Subjects
BUSINESS forecasting, LOANS, RATES
Abstract

Forecasts trends in corporate profits for the fourth quarter in the U.S. Expectation of a decline in interest rates; Prediction of economist on revenues and credit cost; Optimism of analysts on the future growth of loan rates.

Published
2002

9. Soft Secondary Market May Hinder Loan Sales .

Author

Mandaro, Laura, Schmelkin, Alissa, and Boraks, David

Subjects
LOANS, SECONDARY markets, RATES
Abstract

Reports on the loan rates in the secondary markets in the U.S. Percentage of decline of bid level for loan on the market; Price of the line on the LPC value index; Implication of loan price on the liquidity.

Published
2001

10. Fire sale seen coming to end for syndicated credit lines.

Author

Weidner, David

Subjects
LOANS, COLLECTIVE bargaining, RATES
Abstract

Reports that bargain-basement pricing on corporate loans for syndicated credit lines in the United States could soon come to a climax, as reported on May 26, 1998. Comments from many of the nation's largest syndicated lenders; Details on the move made by syndicated lenders; Information on the fees for these loans.

Published
1998

11. Bank stocks take off as traders react to bond rally.

Author

Kaplan, Daniel

Subjects
BANK stocks, INTEREST rates, LOANS, PRICES, RATES
Abstract

Reports on investors' turning to interest-rate sensitive bank stocks as US Treasury prices rose due to low retail sales for June 1994 and high unemployment claims. Economic factors as determinants of margins; Competition for loans to keep loan rates from rising faster than deposit rates; Mixed earning reports capping rising stocks.

Published
1994

12. Lenders and Student Groups Finally Agree on a Plan to Change Interest Rate on Loans.

Author

Burd, Stephen

Subjects
*STUDENT loans, *STUDENTS, *LOANS, *MONEYLENDERS, *RATES
Abstract

Reports that student groups and lenders in the United States have agreed on a plan to change the interest rate on loans to avert the crisis in the guaranteed-student-loan program. Complaints of lenders on the proposed change; Rate of interest to be charged to borrowers under the plan; Benefits of the plan to students.

Published
2001

13. The Relentless Urge to Refinance.

Author

McDowell, Edwin

Subjects
*MORTGAGE refinancing, *LOANS, *HOMEOWNERS, *INTEREST rates, *RATES
Abstract

Focuses on mortgage rates in the United States, as of October 28, 2001. How low rates have sparked a continuing surge in mortgage refinancings; Suggestion that consumers could save up to $70 billion in interest payments during the next year because of mortgage refinancings; Increase in applicants to refinance existing mortgages; Disadvantages to refinance.

Published
2001

14. In Some Immigrant Enclaves, Loan Shark Is the Local Bank.

Author

Filkins, Dexter

Subjects
*USURY, *IMMORAL contracts, *LOANS, *INTEREST rates, *RATES
Abstract

Addresses the prevalence of loan sharks, especially within Latino communities in the United States. Use of high interest rates in loan sharking; Example of Juan Luis of New York City who borrowed money from loan sharks to open a series of fried chicken stands; How loan sharking works, as opposed to traditional commercial banks; Changes that have occurred from loan sharks of the past, with links to the mob and brutality, to nearly becoming a mainstream institution.

Published
2001

15. Mortgage Rates Are Mixed.

Subjects
*MORTGAGE loans, *LOANS, *RATES
Abstract

Focuses on mortgage rates in the United States as of May 26, 2000. Average interest rate on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages; Rate on one-year adjustable-rate mortgages.

Published
2000

16. New Lenders With Huge Fees Thrive on Workers With Debts.

Author

Kilborn, Peter T.

Subjects
*PERSONAL loans, *FINANCIAL services industry, *LOANS, *CONSUMER credit, *PERSONAL finance, *RATES
Abstract

Focuses on so-called payday lending in the United States, as of June 1999. Increase of payday lending companies in the US; Locations; Cost of the service; Identification of national chains, including Ace Cash Express and Check Into Cash; Revenues and profitability; Regulation; Reasons for their proliferation; Objections of consumer advocates.

Published
1999

17. Mortgage Rates That Only Go Down.

Author

Hershey Jr., Robert D.

Subjects
*LOANS, *MORTGAGE loans, *RATES
Abstract

Discusses several innovative loans offered by lenders in the United States. Increase in home prices; Low mortgages offered by lenders for homeowners and buyers; Strategy of City Line Mortgage; Practice of refinancing homes as interest rates decrease.

Published
1999

18. Most Mortgage Rates Fall.

Subjects
*MORTGAGE loans, *LOANS, *RATES
Abstract

Reports the decline of fixed rate mortgages in the United States as of July 1999. Average percent of mortgage rates in the country.

Published
1999

19. Consumer Borrowing Expanded in May.

Subjects
*LOANS, *CONSUMER credit, *RATES, *STATISTICS
Abstract

Provides statistical information on borrowing through credit cards, auto loans and other personal loans in the United States (US) for the month of May, 1999. Comparison on the figures between April and May; Annual rate of consumer credit; Figures from the US Labor Department showing initial claims for state unemployment benefits.

Published
1999

20. Yield Rises On 30-Year Treasury To 6.03%.

Subjects
*BOND prices, *LOANS, *RATES
Abstract

Details the decline of bond prices in the United States in July 1999. Decrease in the price of the benchmark bond; Corporate borrowers that are preparing to sell their debts; Increase in the overnight lending rate between banks; Amount of inflation-indexed notes that would be sold by the government.

Published
1999

21. Consumer interest rates.

Subjects
*LOANS, *CONSUMER goods, *SAVINGS accounts, *RATES
Abstract

Provides tabular and graphical information on consumer interest rates. Details of loans, mortgages, bank loans and savings rates; Source of information from Bank Rate Monitor, N. Palm Beach, and Money Fund Report, Ashland, Mass.

Published
1994

22. Why rates look good at the local credit union.

Author

Bryce, Robert

Subjects
*CREDIT unions, *LOANS, *RATES, *FINANCE
Abstract

Focuses on the factors which enable credit unions to offer better interest rates than banks on savings and loans. Details; Advantages and disadvantages of the same.

Published
1995

23. Consumer rates.

Subjects
*LOANS, *RATES
Abstract

Presents tabular information about yields on savings, and graphical information about loan rate movement in the 1994-95 period.

Published
1995

24. Consumer rates.

Subjects
*LOANS, *RATES
Abstract

Presents the changes in yields of savings and loan rates during March 13-17, 1995.

Published
1995

25. Consumer interest rates.

Subjects
*LOANS, *RATES
Abstract

Focuses on performance of the financial market as of February 19, 1995. Trends of loans during June 1994 to February 1995; Changes in mortgage, bank loans and savings rates during the week ending February 18, 1995.

Published
1995

26. Bankers fear new lending risks.

Author

Hansell, Saul

Subjects
*BANKING industry, *LOANS, *RATES
Abstract

Focuses on the lending risks in the banking industry. Risky lending practices; Decline in credit ratings; Concerns with credit; Comments of the chairman of NBD Bancorp in Detroit on decline in the standards in 1994.

Published
1995

27. Consumer rates: July 1-5.

Subjects
*LOANS, *INTEREST rates, *RATES
Abstract

Presents data on loan rates and yields on savings for July 1-5, 1996. Small saver rates; Jumbo yields.

Published
1996

28. Consumer rates: Feb. 12-16.

Subjects
*INTEREST rates, *LOANS, *RATES, *CHARTS, diagrams, etc.
Abstract

Presents charts and graph showing consumer rates for the week of February 12, 1996. Loan rates; Yields on savings.

Published
1996

29. Backers of direct lending fight an effort to halt impending change in interest rates.

Author

Burd, Stephen

Subjects
*STUDENT financial aid laws, *LOANS, *RATES
Abstract

Reports that supporters of direct lending are fighting efforts by lenders to halt an impending change in the formula for calculating the interest rate paid by borrowers in the direct-student-loan program. How direct lending allows students to bypass banks in the loan process; How much money students would save if the change is voted in; Others who oppose the change and why.

Published
1998

30. Fed voted 10 to 1 in July to keep rates the same.

Subjects
*LOANS, *RATES
Abstract

Focuses on the minutes of the July 1, 1998 United States Federal Reserve Board's meeting, which indicated that policy makers voted leave the overnight bank lending rate unchanged at 5.50 percent. Ratio of the votes; Concerns that were expressed by many of the board's members at the meeting; Other factors relating to the minutes of the meeting; When minutes of the board's August 18, 1998 meeting will be released.

Published
1998

31. Loan rates.

Subjects
*LOANS, *RATES
Abstract

Presents statistical information on the consumer rates for November 4 to 8, 1996 in the United States. Small saver rates; Loan rates.

Published
1996

32. Loan rates.

Subjects
*LOANS, *RATES
Abstract

Presents statistics on loan rates in the United States for October 28, 1996 to November 1, 1996.

Published
1996

33. Consumer rates: July 29-Aug. 2.

Subjects
*LOANS, *MORTGAGES, *CERTIFICATE of deposit ratings & rankings, *MONEY market, *RATES
Abstract

Presents charts related to loan, mortgage, certificates of deposit and money market rates in the United States from July 29 to August 2, 1996.

Published
1996

34. The loan reason that economic growth is sluggish.

Author

Berry, John M.

Subjects
UNITED States economy, LOANS, RATES
Abstract

Analyzes United States' 1996 economic growth identifying loans as a factor influencing sluggish economic growth. How economic growth is measure; Decrease in consumer loans and estate loans; Steady increase on commercial and industrial loans; Comparison with 1995 commerical and industrial loans; Increase in the gross domestic product.

Published
1996

35. Prime rates.

Subjects
LOANS, RATES
Abstract

Presents statistical information on benchmark rate used in setting business and some consumer loans in the United States.

Published
1997

36. Wash. Federal CEO: Refis Are Hurting Us.

Subjects
INTEREST rates, LOANS, RATES, FINANCE, ECONOMICS
Abstract

Reports how increase in refinancing is hurting Washington Federal Inc.'s lending as of November 2002. Comments by chief executive officer Roy Whitehead; Low interest rates encouraging borrowers to refinance loans.

Published
2002

37. Rates Crept Up Last Week, Freddie Says .

Subjects
MORTGAGES, LOANS, RATES
Abstract

Reports the increase of mortgage rates according to the rate survey of Freddie Mac in Virginia. Average rate of 30-year fixed rate loans; Percentage rate of one-year treasury-indexed adjustable-rate mortgages; Accounts on the basis points of the fixed rate loans.

Published
2002

38. Few See Rerun Soon of GSEs' Cap Hike.

Author

Fernandez, Tommy

Subjects
LOANS, MORTGAGES, RATES
Abstract

Discusses the rate increase for the maximum amount obtainable per loan in the United States. Vulnerability of mortgages to be refinanced into conforming loans; Impact of the increase on households; Justifiability of the increase.

Published
2001

39. With the Economy in Decline, Loan-Loss Reserves on Rise.

Author

Agosta, Veronica

Subjects
RECESSIONS, LOANS, RESERVES (Accounting), RATES
Abstract

Focuses on the implementation of the increased loan-loss reserves among banking corporates in United States. Assessment on the effects of the economic recession; Implementation of mass layoffs; Increase of consumer borrowing.

Published
2001

40. Greenspan and the FOMC Cut Rates, and Yields Fall.

Author

O'Connor,, Jeanine

Subjects
LOANS, FISCAL policy, RATES
Abstract

Reports on the move of United States Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan and the Federal Open Market Committee to reduce the overnight lending rate to strengthen the national economy. Meeting held by the FOMC to discuss monetary policy; Economic indicators for the week of March 22, 2001; Decline in the Bond Buyer's 20-bond index of general obligation yields; Gains of prices in the U.S. Treasury cash market.

Published
2001

41. NABE chief: Fed on hold into next year.

Author

Koning, Rachel

Subjects
LOANS, RATES
Abstract

Reports that the United States Federal Reserve Board will refrain from adjusting lending rates through the early part of 2000. Increase of spending on housing.

Published
1999

42. Consumer money index.

Subjects
LOANS, RATES
Abstract

Presents rates charged by banks and thrifts in the United States for automobile loans, personal loans and credit cards as of May 24, 1995. Lowest and highest personal loan rates; Lowest and highest auto loan rates; Lowest and highest credit card rates.

Published
1995

43. Consumer money index.

Subjects
LOANS, RATES
Abstract

Presents loan rates charged by the ten largest banks and thrifts in the ten largest markets in the United States as of May 17, 1995. Personal loans; Credit cards; Automobile loans.

Published
1995

44. Consumer money index.

Subjects
LOANS, RATES
Abstract

Presents loan rates in the United States as of May 10, 1995. Auto loans; Personal loans; Credit cards.

Published
1995

45. Loans offering the option to convert from adjustable to fixed rate on rise.

Author

Hornblass, Jonathan S.

Subjects
LOANS, ADJUSTABLE rate mortgages, RATES
Abstract

Reports on the increasing popularity of home loans that start with an adjustable rate but offer an option to switch to a fixed rate, also known as convertible loans. Accompanying maturities; Centerbank Mortgage Co.'s report of increased activity in convertible loans; Starting rates; Maximum adjustment caps; Other banks with increasing market for convertible loans.

Published
1994

46. Fleet expected to settle a class action over high-rate home loans.

Author

Hornblass, Jonathan S.

Subjects
LOANS, CLASS actions, LEGISLATION, RATES, ACTIONS & defenses (Law)
Abstract

Reports on expectations that Fleet Financial Group Inc. will reach a class action settlement over high-rate home loans. Issue of how wholesale lenders pay brokers for loans made at above the market rate; Accusations against home lenders; Companies filing complaints; Details of the lawsuit; Violations of the 1993 Truth in Lending Act.

Published
1994

47. Consumer money index.

Subjects
LOANS, CREDIT cards, RATES
Abstract

Presents automobile, personal and credit card rates charged by the ten largest banks and thrifts in the ten largest markets in the United States as of June 29, 1994. Market; Lowest personal loan rates; Highest personal loan rates; Lowest automobile loan rates; Highest automobile loan rates; Lowest credit card rates; Highest credit card rates.

Published
1994

48. Auto loan rates and fees.

Subjects
LOANS, BANKING industry, RATES
Abstract

Presents automobile loan rates and fees being charged by selected major banks and thrifts on May 11, 1994. Fixed rate for new-car loan; Downpayment; Payment term; Bank of America, Texas; First Interstate Bank of California; Michigan National Bank; Texas Commerce Bank; Wells Fargo Bank; Ameribanc Savings; Anchor Savings Bank; Beneficial Savings Bank; Boston Federal Savings Bank; Citibank.

Published
1994

49. Consumer money index.

Subjects
LOANS, RATES
Abstract

Presents the automobile loan rates and fees charged by selected large banks and thrifts on April 20, 1994. Eight-week trends; Bank of New York; NationsBank of Texas; Riggs National Bank; Union Bank; Wells Fargo; Bank United of Texas; Germantown Savings Bank; Neworld Bank for Savings; St. Paul Federal Bank; TCF Bank Michigan.

Published
1994

50. Consumer money index.

Subjects
CREDIT cards, LOANS, RATES
Abstract

Presents automobile, personal and credit card rates of the nation's 10 largest markets on certain dates. Table of markets and rates; Table of lowest and highest personal loan rates, auto loan rates and credit card rates.

Published
1993

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