U.S. Buying More Loans to Students - NYTimes.com
The government announced plans Friday to expand purchases of the student loans it backs in an effort to head off a potential shortfall next year. While student loans are typically considered among the most secure assets - especially ones that carry government guarantees - the fear that has spiked

Publication: The New York Times

SBA Disaster Assistance Tops $16 Million; Urges Return of Disaster Loan Applications.
ATLANTA -- More than $16 million in U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance Loans have been approved for disaster victims in Indiana who were affected by the severe storms and flooding that occurred from September 12 through October 6, 2008. Currently, 434 disaster loans have been

Publication: Business Wire

Government is Propping Up the Student Loan Market.(Washington Watch)
Byline: Analysis by Ed Roberts WASHINGTON-The Department of Education announced steps last week to add liquidity to the student loan market by buying up more loans that it backs. The move comes as liquidity in the secondary market has dried up, making it difficult for credit unions, banks and other

Publication: Credit Union Journal

SHANGHAI OCT FOREIGN, DOMESTIC CURRENCIES LOANS DOWN
Shanghai Oct Foreign, Domestic Currencies Loans down SHANGHAI, Nov 12, 2008 (SinoCast via COMTEX) -- Loans in foreign and domestic currencies in commercial banks in Shanghai fell CNY 6 billion in October, the first drop for nearly two years. Outstanding renminbi-denominated loans in Shanghai by the

Publication: AsiaInfo Services

CEO: Student loans on track
HELENA - Despite a tumultuous year in the national student loan industry and financial markets, the Montana Higher Education Student Assistance Corp. and its lending partners still provided $45 million in student loans to Montana students this fall. They anticipate providing up to $50 million more

Publication: Missoulian

Fannie Commits To Workout Loans.(Economic Uncertainties Only Grow For Institutions, Consumers)
Byline: Kate Berry, SourceMedia WASHINGTON-If Fannie Mae's third-quarter report will be most remembered for a massive, if well-telegraphed, $29- billion net loss, also noteworthy was new data showing a huge spike in its acceptance of unsecured bridge loans designed to help delinquent homeowners

Publication: Credit Union Journal