The 30-year fixed rate jumped to 5.70%, and more volatility is expected as Senate debates the economic stimulus package.

via Mortgage rates rise to highest in six weeks – Feb. 5, 2009 .

When homeowners get that property tax bill in the mail, they may expect them to be lower.  After all, aren’t housing values falling?

via KOAA.com – Property tax notices confound property owners.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Obama administration is expected to first unveil rules for banks receiving U.S. government help, including clarifications on lending and executive compensation, a source with knowledge of the government’s thinking said on Sunday.

Obama seen unveiling bank TARP rules first: source :: SaneBull News Reader.