Archive for October, 2008

Credit Crunch Affecting Car Dealers | Credit Karma Blog

Because of the problems facing our economy, most consumers are finding it difficult to obtain the lending that they need for things like purchasing a new car.


WWF – Living Planet analysis shows looming ecological credit crunch

“The world is currently struggling with the consequences of over-valuing its financial assets,” said WWF International Director-General James Leape, “but a more fundamental crisis looms ahead — an ecological credit crunch caused by …


Do you think chidcare jobs will be safe during the credit crunch?

wilkstar23 asked: With the credit crunch do you think that there will be need for childcare? ie nurserys/ childminders ect do you think they are safe jobs for people to go into i have just qualified


Do you not think the constant media hype about the credit crunch is actually making things worse?

Ally asked: I think as long as you are employed people have probably got the same amount of spare cash as they did this time last year. Gas and electricity have gone up and so has food, but mortgages have come down drastically. I think companies like Woolworths are closing down more due [...]


Do I have a decent shot at approval for a mortgage during a credit crunch?

Chessmistress1000 asked: FICA score around 600 (I’ve been working to repair it)
2 1/2 years steady employment at the same job.
I’m only looking for a starter condo in my area.
I can come up with a few grand for a down payment.
My Mortgage Broker says I’ve got a shot, but that was before the economy took a [...]


Quick Sand: Credit Crunch and Falling Oil Hit Oil-Sands Projects …

From Canada, more signs that the oil industry is starting to feel pinched.Two big Canadian oil-sands producers are delaying oil-production projects and scaling back capital expenditure. Suncor and Petro-Canada both pushed back plans to …


Credit crunch will influence flight destinations

The credit crunch will influence people’s choice of flights this summer, according to new research.


What is the chance of a quick Solution to the Credit Crunch?

George asked: What are the chances that in order to solve the current Credit Crunch , the US Government will step in and BUY the CDOs at the heart of the problem at the current marked-down prices?
One could argue that such a move may on the one hand instantly clear-up the current liquidity crisis which [...]


credit crunch?

sweet sugar x asked: in the UK is there something called a credit card crunch that’s happening that stops u being able to pay for thing on your credit card
can u tell me more about it please


George Bush was asked what did he think of the Credit Crunch?

welshbloke asked: George Bush was asked today “what did he think of the Credit Crunch.”
He replied, “It was his favourite Candy Bar.”