Rise in home-repair loans credited to ads - 2004-01-14
Interest in city-subsidized home-repair loans in Philadelphia jumped significantly last year, with 119 loans okayed in the first half of the fiscal year starting July 1.

That's well above the 80 loans approved for all of the previous year. The maximum loan amount is $25,000, and borrowers can take up to 20 years to repay.

Find more information on PHIL loans at www.philaloan. com or contact PNC Bank, Wachovia Mortgage, Fleet Bank or Citizens Bank.
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Thriving Real Estate and Mortgage Markets to Feed Mexico's Structured Finance Growth in 2004 - 2004-01-14
In 2004, overall growth in Mexico's structured finance market will be driven primarily by the country's active mortgage and real estate markets, which are expected to grow by at least 30%.

In addition, the deepening sophistication of investors will aid in the market's continuing diversification into new assets, supported by an improving credit environment that will enhance the stability of ratings across all sectors, according to credit analysts at Standard & Poor's Ratings Services.
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