The Fed has been it since 2008, and now owns $1.7 trillion in home loans
Purchase loan demand up 26 percent from year ago
Commentary: Global economies no closer to recovery than they were 5 years ago
Commentary: U.S. plays caboose to China's economic engine
30-year fixed-rate at highest level since May
Commentary: Massive borrowing complicates 'Big Fix'
Commentary: Don't let ignorance shut down the Fed
15-year fixed-rate, 5-year ARM loans also on way up
Fed's QE2 plan spurs fears of inflation
Commentary: Europe's rescue plan is blarney for Ireland
Loan demand picks up, but still off from year ago
Commentary: Centrists push back in latest election
Forecast: Existing-home sales may rebound next year
Commentary: 'QE2' coming Nov. 3