The Administration and the mortgage industry came to an accord yesterday to freeze loan rates and offer relief for some sub-prime mortgage borrowers. Here’s the salient details.

Borrowers…

Current on payments get to keep low introductory rates for five years. Salvation!
Delinquent on payments: Screwed.
Who can afford higher monthly payments: Screwed.

Lenders Agree to Freeze Rates on Some Loans [NYT]
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