Peering Into the Peer-to-Peer Lending Boom

For those who can’t get bank loans, the new business of peer-to-peer lending can be a lifesaver. Internet companies connect people who need cash with folks willing to lend — for a fair profit, of course. Here’s how it works, r…

S&P Cuts Credit Ratings for AT&T and Verizon

Standard & Poor’s lowered the credit ratings for AT&T and Verizon Communications on Monday, saying that increased competition will make it harder for the two largest phone companies to pay down their long-term debt.
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S&P Cuts Credit Ratings for AT&T and Verizon

Standard & Poor’s lowered the credit ratings for AT&T and Verizon Communications on Monday, saying that increased competition will make it harder for the two largest phone companies to pay down their long-term debt.
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Banks Tighten Mortgage Standards for FHA-Insured Loans

Bank of America and Wells Fargo were among banks that tightened credit standards for mortgages insured by the Federal Housing Administration in a move that may put a crimp in the U.S. housing recovery by effectively eliminating…