Cost of borrowing still well below historic norms
Lenders shielded from claims associated with original loan
Rates for home loans stay at or near record lows
If investors are spooked, cost of borrowing could go up
Commentary: Industry trade groups should sound warning bell
Home loans remain at or near 2011 lows for 4th consecutive week
Commentary: Revisionist history of subprime could have lasting impacts
Administration sees continued role for feds in MBS guarantees
New lows for 3 of 4 mortgage types tracked by Freddie Mac
Regulator seeking loan applications, appraisals
Commentary: 'bailouts, lifeboats and hot stoves'
Bernanke confirms Fed will end MBS purchases
Rates still expected to rise in the long term
Purchases credited with helping keep interest rates low
February report will detail long-term plans for GSEs