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National 30-year Fixed Mortgage Rate Nears 5.00%

added: 30-09-2009

The weekly average rate borrowers were quoted on Zillow Mortgage Marketplace for 30-year fixed mortgages decreased slightly from last week to 5.02 percent, down from 5.04 percent the week prior, according to the Zillow Mortgage Rate Monitor, compiled by leading real estate Web site Zillow.com®. Rates for 15-year fixed mortgages fell to 4.42 percent from 4.45 percent, and 5-1 adjustable rate mortgages fell to 3.94 percent, down from 4.00 the week prior.

Private Equity Executives See Slowed Deal Flow in Early 2010

added: 29-09-2009

The majority of private-equity industry executives polled say they expect economic conditions to keep deal activity and debt availability relatively low until near the end of 2010, according to a survey by KPMG LLP, the audit, tax and advisory firm.

The Conference Board : Online Job Demand Down 101,800 in September 2009

added: 29-09-2009

Online advertised vacancies declined by 101,800 to 3,363,000 in September, according to The Conference Board Help-Wanted OnLine Data Series (HWOL)™ released.

Consumers Across All Income Levels and Ethnic Groups Have Permanently Changed Their Saving and Spending Habits

added: 29-09-2009

A new nationwide survey issued by Citi revealed that consumers across all socioeconomic levels and ethnic groups have made permanent spending and savings adjustments to adapt to the current economic situation. According to the data, 63 percent of Americans surveyed said the way they spend and save has been forever changed as a result of the economic downturn. Only 29 percent said spending and saving would go back to the way it was before the recession.

Extension of Credit Could Sway Decision of 334,000 Potential First-Time Homebuyers

added: 28-09-2009

Nearly one in five (18 percent) prospective first-time homebuyers said extending the $8,000 tax credit would be the primary influence on their decision to buy a home before the end of 2010, according to a Zillow(R) survey. That would equate to 334,000 buyers from Dec. 1, 2009 to Nov. 30, 2010 - a likely time period for an extension, according to additional analysis.

U.S. Drivers Say Texting While Driving Should be Banned

added: 28-09-2009

The vast majority of U.S. drivers believes handheld texting while driving is very dangerous and should be banned nationwide, according to a new national survey.

U.S. Mass Layoffs in August 2009

added: 25-09-2009

Employers took 2,690 mass layoff actions in August that resulted in the separation of 259,307 workers, seasonally adjusted, as measured by new filings for unemployment insurance benefits during the month, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

Bankrate: Jumbo Mortgage Rates Jump

added: 25-09-2009

The average conforming 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to 5.38 percent, according to Bankrate.com's weekly national survey. The average 30-year fixed mortgage has an average of 0.32 discount and origination points.

Nearly Half of Employers Now Auto-Enroll Employees in 401(k) Plans

added: 24-09-2009

In a trend that is likely to continue, nearly half of U.S. companies are automatically enrolling workers into 401(k) plans to encourage them to save for retirement, according to a survey by Watson Wyatt, a leading global consulting firm. The survey also found that the number of companies that use target-date or lifecycle funds as their default investment option has increased sharply in the last few years.

Insurance Industry Executives Expect Stronger 2010, But Remain Subdued on Underwriting Profit

added: 24-09-2009

Insurance executives see their companies performing above general market expectations in 2010, but their outlook on the industry's ability to generate underwriting profit in the next one to three years remains restrained, according to an annual survey conducted by KPMG, the audit, tax and advisory firm.

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