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• No-money-down mortgages are still happening
You probably thought nothing-down mortgage loans disappeared in the wake of the American subprime lending crisis, which has ensarled much of the world in a credit crunch. They didn't. Even more surprising, many Americans can still buy homes with ...
• Nine houses lost, investor reflects on ‘stumbles’
Four years later, using $800,000 in stock options, he began snapping up investment properties, putting 10 percent to 40 percent down on negative amortization loans — in which payments do not cover the interest so that a borrower's balance grows ...
• MBIA slides to huge loss on hefty charges
But in recent years business was expanded to insure other debt, such as bonds backed by mortgages and consumer loans. As the mortgage market soured and mortgage defaults spiked in 2007, investors and ratings agencies began to worry bonds backed by ...
• Citigroup to shed nearly $500 billion in assets
And given that Citigroup has $63 billion in exposure to home equity loans, $150 billion to mortgages, $21 billion to auto loans, and exposure to other loans such as credit cards, Mayo estimated that the bank will have to build up its reserves by an ...
• The six scariest real estate markets
Instead, local brokers see foreclosures here as a direct result of 100 percent loans given to buyers with low scores. The area has also been affected by appraisers who were unfamiliar with the local market and valued homes at inflated prices.

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» Capital One Auto Finance - Offers loans and refinancing options directly to consumers, for new and used vehicles purchased from any franchised dealer. Also provides current rate information and a payment calculator.
» Chrysler Financial - Offers financing options on Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicles. Provides a consumer incentives search by zipcode.
» CitiFinancial Auto - Provides automobile loans via an online application for use at CarMax or any franchised auto dealer. Also offers a research section which includes calculators, reports, and resource links.
» eBay Financing Center - Provides pre-approval for loans to purchase vehicles through eBay Motors.
» Ford Credit - Information about products offered by Ford Credit, featuring an online application and approval process.

• Honda Financial Services - Provides credit approval for Honda vehicles. Also offers planning resources and tools. » HSBC Auto Finance - Offers online and 24-hour toll-free loan and refinance application options.
  » Jaguar Credit - Offers automotive financing for Jaguar vehicles. Also provides a dealer locator, as well as financing and credit articles.
  » J.J. Best Banc and Co. - Specializes in auto loans for the purchase of late model, antique, classic and exotic vehicles.
  » Mazda American Credit - Offers online approval for financing and leasing options at Mazda dealers. Also provides credit articles and a payment estimator.
  » RoadLoans - Issues loans for new and used vehicles from franchised dealers. Private party funding offered through an escrow service. Also provides site resources and calculators. (Loans not available in Alaska, Hawaii, Louisiana, or Tennessee.)
  » Toyota Financial Services - Provides online approval for financing and leasing options at Toyota dealers.
  » up2drive - Provides private-party automotive financing. Also offers seller-based financing programs. Application available via the website.
  » Volvo Car Finance - Provides pre-approval and full credit options for loans on Volvo vehicles. Also offers credit resources and payment calculators.
  » Wachovia Dealer Services - Provides independent auto finance for new and used cars. Online loan application, payment calculator, and vehicle pricing resources are available.
  
• Wells Fargo Auto Finance Center - Offers auto loans for new vehicle purchases from franchised auto dealers only. Credit decisions within 30 seconds.