FNMA limits adjustable-rate mortgages to curb payment shock
The Federal National Mortgage Association announced new caps on adjustable-rate mortgages to curb potential payment shocks. Caps limit rate increases to 4 percent over the loan or 2 percent per adjustment with a 5 percent overall cap, applying to annual adjustments. FNMA plans to offer these safeguards while maintaining ARMs as a tool for homeownership.
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NLRB loosens rules on employer questions about unions
The NLRB 3-1 ruling overturns the 1980 principle that asking employees about union activities is inherently unlawful. It revokes the 1983 Jenson ruling involving Rossmore House in Los Angeles, where questioning Harvey about organizing was deemed a violation. AFL-CIO officials could not comment immediately.
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Tense muffler maker lands big GM order
AP Parts Co. won a $20 million contract to manufacture mufflers for General Motors medium duty trucks. The deal may recall about 70 of 150 workers laid off, with work starting January 1985 and lasting 18 months. No strike has occurred though labor tensions with UAW Local 14 remain high amid new work rules and pay cuts.
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Toledo seeks $4 million grant to restore Perry Hotel
Toledo officials said the city will request a $4 million Urban Development Action Grant from the federal government to aid a $20 million renovation of the mothballed Commodore Perry Hotel. Webb Corp., owner of the hotel, announced in January plans to restore the downtown landmark and reopen it as a 325 room hotel.
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