Why lawmakers benched Fannie, Freddie
Fannie and Freddie excluded from proposal
Senate lawmakers vote to restore Fannie, Freddie, FHA ceilings
Ceiling in high-cost markets would be cut to $625,000 this year
Foreclosures make up smaller share of sales in Bay Area, SoCal
Without federal help, default rate set to soar
Commentary: Plow through this 'Great Recession'
Committee OKs $729,750 GSE limit through fall 2010
Big banks compete with credit unions, community banks
When the lender says no, look elsewhere