Mortgage finance giant Fannie Mae has opened a mortgage helpcenter in Phoenix to help struggling homeowners with loans owned bythe company.

Government-controlled mortgage buyer Fannie Mae is seeking additional federal aid after posting a narrower $3.46 billion loss in the third quarter. Fannie Mae also said it was likely that the foreclosure mess will have a negative impact on its loans.

Government-controlled mortgage buyer Fannie Mae is asking for $2.5 billion in additional federal aid after posting a narrower loss in the third quarter.

A new mortgage help center is opening in Phoenix to help struggling homeowners who have loans with Fannie Mae.

When you see a foreclosure sign, chances are good that you, as a taxpayer, are on the hook for the costs involved because Congress has its very own money pit — federal guarantees of mortgages gone bad. And the official estimates for the damage put it at more than $300 billion

Mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have terminated relationships with a Florida law firm under investigation for fabricating documents to speed up foreclosures.

Taxpayer-funded Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have spent more than $2 billion this year on foreclosed property expenses after acquiring tens of thousands of homes through foreclosures.

Call it the natural-food equivalent of Schwan’s or the milkman.

GRAFTON — A pair of sisters in their 80s live far away, but their hearts and minds always return to the River Bend and summers at “‘Tutu’ Eastman’s house.”

Dry Ponds Baptist Church will host a $5 country breakfast buffet with all the trimmings Saturday, Oct. 9 from 7:30-10 a.m. All proceeds will benefit Benny and Mary Bentley. Call the church office for details or directions at 828-396-7119, or visit the web site at www.DryPonds.org.

Arthur Black has released his 15th book dissecting social issues and making light of them, but the well known Salt Spring Island author said he has wised up a bit since his first book back in 1981.

The storefront of the Downtown Farm Stand. The store is owned by David Ring, a Ball State alumnus, along with his wife Sara Ring. The Downtown Farm Stand on Main Street is an authentic food store serving only organic groceries, including over 20 varieties of granola and grains.

THE FAB FIVE MEN 1. Oklahoma State (Last week: 1) The Cowboys play their final tournament of the fall with their full team available up in Columbus, as Peter Uihlein will be playing for the U.S. at the World Amateur Team Championship when OSU competes at Isleworth.

Go immediately to Goodwill for your Fall fashion fix for less. Glamour – Fashion – Design – Arts – Arts and Entertainment

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