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
No new 'required use' provision till July -- if ever
How older homeowners can stay current on mortgage, taxes
More than 11% of loans were late or in foreclosure during Q4
Bill would let bankruptcy judges modify mortgages
'Home Affordable' program aimed at helping 9 million homeowners
Many problem mortgages date back to boom