WASHINGTON -- Freddie Mac yesterday released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey in which the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.10% with an average 0.6 point for the week ending Oct. 2, 2008, up from last week when it averaged 6.09%. Last year at this time, the 30-year FRM...

WASHINGTON -- In another consolidation among the nation's largest banks, Wells Fargo & Co. bought Wachovia Corp. for $15.4 billion, the financial institutions announced today.

WASHINGTON -- In another consolidation among the nation's largest banks, Wells Fargo & Co. bought Wachovia Corp. for $15.4 billion, the financial institutions announced today.

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Credit unions across the country continue to spread the word that they can be a viable financial services alternative given the nation's current economic struggles.