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John Maxfield

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I write about banks, trying my best to balance the good and the bad.

Recent Articles by John Maxfield

Jul 12, 2013 by John Maxfield

The Big Banks Come Through Big Time

The nation's first and fourth largest banks by assets reported absolutely monster second-quarter earnings today. But were there more to the figures than meets the eye?

Jul 12, 2013 by John Maxfield

Wells Fargo's Earnings Propelled by Lower Provisions for Credit Losses

The nation's largest mortgage originator had a stellar quarter. However, there was more to its success than meets the eye.

Jul 11, 2013 by John Maxfield

And Bernanke Said, "Let Stocks Go Higher"

Comments from Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke helped the market overcome an otherwise dismal employment report from the Department of Labor.

Jul 11, 2013 by John Maxfield

Why Bank of America Stock Is Headed Higher

The Federal Reserve is at it again, sending bank stocks generally higher today.

Jul 11, 2013 by John Maxfield

5 Numbers Illustrating the Ongoing Foreclosure Crisis

A new report from CoreLogic gives an updated assessment of the ongoing foreclosure crisis.

Jul 11, 2013 by John Maxfield

Mortgage Rates Climb Higher

Data released today by Freddie Mac showed that mortgage rates headed higher this week.

Jul 11, 2013 by John Maxfield

Good News for America, Bad News for Banks

What a shame, it looks like banks are going to have to act more prudently going forward.

Jul 10, 2013 by John Maxfield

Federal Reserve Minutes Fail to Inspire Investors

Stocks responded with a collective "Meh" when the Federal Reserve released the minutes from its most recent monetary-policy meeting.

Jul 10, 2013 by John Maxfield

Are Mortgage REITs Destabilizing Interest Rates?

Large sales of MBSes by mortgage REITs may be pushing mortgage rates higher.

Jul 10, 2013 by John Maxfield

Mortgage Applications Fall 20% Over 4 Weeks

According to new data, mortgage applications fell again last week for the fourth time in a row.

Jul 10, 2013 by John Maxfield

5 States With the Fewest Home Foreclosures

These five states top the charts (in a good way) when it comes to completed home foreclosures.

Jul 9, 2013 by John Maxfield

Can Annaly Ever Be Trusted Again?

Annaly Capital Management has finally gone too far in trying to conceal its operations from shareholders.

Jul 9, 2013 by John Maxfield

Why the Dow Is Headed Higher Today

Economic reports and a better-than-expected kickoff to earnings season are propelling blue-chip stocks higher this afternoon.

Jul 9, 2013 by John Maxfield

5 States With the Most Home Foreclosures

These five states lead the pack when it comes to home foreclosures.

Jul 9, 2013 by John Maxfield

Here's Why Bank of America Stock Is Stalling

A number of conflicting events today as fueled indecision among bank investors.

Jul 8, 2013 by John Maxfield

Why the Dow Is Higher Today

Friday's better-than-expected jobs report and the beginning of earnings season sent blue-chip stocks higher today.

Jul 7, 2013 by John Maxfield

The 1 Housing Statistic That's Still Falling

The homeownership rate is falling. Does that mean the American dream is dying?

Jul 7, 2013 by John Maxfield

Stocks Are Usually Up in July

Since 1992, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has finished July higher in 14 out of 21 years.

Jul 6, 2013 by John Maxfield

Friday's "Catastrophic Surge" in Mortgage Rates

On Friday, while you were busy nursing yourself back to life following the previous night’s celebrations, mortgage rates exploded.

Jul 6, 2013 by John Maxfield

The Federal Reserve and Volatility: More Bark Than Bite

While there's little doubt that the central bank's recent policies have fueled the broader market to recent all-time highs, there's nevertheless reason to question whether or not they're similarly making the market more volatile.

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