Wednesday, September 12, 2007

Want to Refinance? Think Again, Brokers Say

By Reuters 11 Sep 2007 01:54 PM ET

Some 57 percent of mortgage broker customers were unable to refinance their adjustable-rate loans to avoid higher monthly payments in August, suggesting the U.S. housing slump may worsen, according to a national survey on Tuesday. .....

The Campbell survey also found that a third of home purchase closings were canceled in August. Loan closings were canceled for 56 percent of subprime borrowers in the month amid failed approvals, while closings for 21 percent of home buyers with good credit were foiled.

http://www.cnbc.com/id/20723118

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