Home prices are still falling as foreclosures rise. And even credit-worthy borrowers are finding it harder to finance the purchase of a new home or to refinance their existing mortgage.
Tim Geithner: “Home prices are still falling as foreclosures rise. And even credit-worthy borrowers are finding it harder to finance…”
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Geithner discusses the ongoing housing crisis and its impact on home financing.
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