Demand for purchase loans highest in 6 months
Special report: Prices still falling in most top markets
Fannie Mae survey suggest homebuyer sentiment at a plateau
Despite record low rates, demand for purchase loans down from last year
Investors like safety of bonds as eurozone crisis builds
Demand for purchase loans lower than a year ago
Thirst for bonds shows growing fear that recovery is in jeopardy
Banks have stepped up purchase of securities that fund loans
Economic growth seems to be slowing, inflation remains subdued
Fed announces no changes to existing monetary policies
Doubts about economy help keep inflation fears in check
Fed officials not ruling out more easing
Purchase loan demand jumps ahead of FHA premium increases
Fed chairman says unemployment remains a concern
ULI survey: Nation poised for economic growth -- and inflation