der nächste Schuh scheint zu fallen:

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- The credit crunch has finally hit the traditional mortgage market.

Investors are now shunning mortgage-backed securities issued by government sponsored enterprises Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which have been critical in keeping the real estate market from completely falling apart.

Some fear this development will make it harder for people, even those with strong credit histories, to get a home loan.

Mehr:

http://money.cnn.com/2008/03/13/news/economy/conformingloans/index.htm?source=yahoo_quote

Nicht gerade erheiternd + Gruß!