Mortgage lender Countrywide buys building in Fort Worth - 2006-01-16
Countrywide Financial Corp., is maintaining its expansion plan across the Metroplex. It has acquired a Fort Worth office building to accommodate 1,500 additional jobs.
Due in part to profits made from the huge refinance wave in the mortgage market in 2003, they continued to invest in the mortgage business to expand their market share despite overall declines in the business.
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Energy-efficient mortgage a 'best kept secret' - 2006-01-16
Energy-efficient mortgages fall into the category of best kept secrets. They've been around since the Energy Policy Act of 1982. The concept of these home loan is based on energy costs. By achieving lower monthly energy costs, the extra money can be put toward the home mortgage. This means you can afford - and qualify for a mortgage on - a more expensive home based on your current financial situation.
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