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  • FBI probe into subprime lenders (Channel 4)

    The FBI is investigating 14 mortgage companies suspected of possible fraud or insider trading violations in connection with loans made to risky borrowers, and related investments.
    2008-01-29 10:39:31
  • Malta and international press digest (Times of Malta)

    The Times says Brussels is insisting on immediate action to stop Spring hunting, and the College of Commissioners may decide today to take Malta to the European Court.
    2008-01-29 10:42:27
  • Mortgage money in short supply / MORTGAGE MELTDOWN: FBI probes 14 firms for possible fraud, insider trading in ... (Addict 3D)

    The FBI said Tuesday that it is investigating 14 companies for possible accounting fraud, insider trading or other violations in connection with home loans made to risky borrowers.
    2008-01-29 10:42:37
  • Wednesday newspaper round-up: Friends Provident, TUI Travel, Mitchells & Butlers (ShareCast)

    LONDON (SHARECAST) - Radical powers that will enable the Treasury, Bank of England and the Financial Services Authority to take control of a failing bank will be proposed today in a package designed to prevent a repeat of the Northern Rock debacle.
    2008-01-29 10:45:01
  • FBI Probe Into America's Mortgage Crisis (SkyNews via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)

    Some of America's top bankers face possible jail sentences after the FBI launched an investigation into the US sub-prime crisis.
    2008-01-29 10:52:00
  • Subprime crisis draws FBI scrutiny as Fed meets (Reuters)

    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The shadow of an FBI investigation spread across the subprime mortgage crisis on Tuesday, while the U.S. Congress moved closer to emergency relief for millions of distressed homeowners.
    2008-01-29 10:52:16
  • McCain Wins Breakthrough Triumph in Florida Primary, Gaining Upper Hand in GOP Nomination (WBKO-TV Bowling Green)

    'Greed' Sparks FBI Mortgage Probe Official confirms the bureau is investigating 14 companies for accounting fraud.
    2008-01-29 10:54:40
  • FBI probes 14 companies that dealt with risky borrowers (Tucson Citizen)

    The Associated Press
    2008-01-29 10:56:42
  • Mortgage broker lassoes himself honor from Corona's Chamber of ...

    Riverside Press Enterprise - CORONA - The recent Corona Chamber of Commerce awards and installation dinner at the Eagle Glen Golf Club was a black-tie affair. Bunker Rayner arrived wearing a black felt Stetson hat, a black bolo tie with a silver and black arrow-shape clasp, a ...
    2008-01-27 03:54:00
  • Liberty aims to remove Diller from IAC board

    MSN MoneyCentral - IAC sought to spin off the HSN cable shopping network, Ticketmaster box office service, Interval International time-share exchange and LendingTree mortgage broker in the second or third quarter. Liberty fought back in a countersuit that accused ...
    2008-01-27 03:54:00
  • Murder trial to begin for man accused of killing 4 family members

    Quad-Cities Times - A self-employed mortgage broker before his arrest, Hanson said he had "zero money problems" and was upset to be considered a suspect in the brutal killings. "I'm just shocked that anyone would think that," Hanson said. "... I loved my family." Yet ...
    2008-01-29 02:40:00
  • Post Script: Beloved for his generosity, he was a 'consummate coach'

    HamptonRoads.com - He was especially good with kids whose fathers weren't around," said West, a Norfolk mortgage broker who was among the shortest boys when he met Wilson. West later ended up coaching with Wilson, who died Jan. 17 at age 65. "Sports was so important to ...
    2008-01-29 05:32:00
  • Nash planning to retire

    Charleston Post & Courier - Of course I'm disappointed," said Ron Turner, a Summerville real estate agent and mortgage broker who has been active in Nash's campaign. "I was waiting for him to lead the charge so I could follow. I think he's a great cop. I really do." Dorchester ...
    2008-01-29 09:36:00
  • FBI Widens Net Around Subprime Industry

    BusinessWeek - New Century Financial ( NEWCQ ), the mortgage broker that filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in April, 2007, is one industry player that has reported in SEC filings that it faces a criminal probe. In March it announced that it was under investigation by ...
    2008-01-29 09:50:00
  • BoA Fires Key Staff In Midwest - Bond Buyer (subscription)

    BoA Fires Key Staff In MidwestBond Buyer (subscription), NY - 3 hours agoThe reductions will reduce the broker-dealer’s presence in its Midwestern offices in Chicago and St. Louis. In Chicago, veteran higher education and ...
    2008-01-29 07:14:46