30-year fixed down nearly 2% from July
Low rates spur boom
Without jobs, low rates may not boost sales
Part 2: Preventing another financial crisis
Pricing slashed, but not all borrowers will qualify
Borrowers can check eligibility for a loan mod, refi
Long-term impact remains the $1.25 trillion question
Mortgage-backed securities purchases could reach $1.25 trillion
Refi applications up 30%
Eight homes foreclosed for every short sale
Program helps indebted builders with low rates for buyers
Industry group says reports up 26% in 2008
Part 1: Preventing another financial crisis
Bigger increases reported in Arizona, Florida, Michigan
More seeking refinance, purchase loans
Servicers expect flood of apps for loan mods