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The exterior of an Oakland Wells Fargo Bank branch. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Feds Sue Wells Fargo Over FHA-Insured Loan Defaults

The federal government has sued Wells Fargo Bank in New York, blaming the nation’s largest originator of home mortgages for thousands of loan defaults over the last decade.

2012/10/09

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ConsumerWatch: Avoid ‘Yo-Yo Financing’ When Buying A Car

When you buy a car, you think it’s yours to keep. But a certain form of financing may lead to a call from the dealer asking for a higher payment or to bring the car back.

2012/06/11

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Final Santa Clara Stadium Deal Includes 40-Year Commitment From 49ers

Final 49ers stadium deals have been approved by the city of Santa Clara, including $100,000 in extra loan money and a 40-year non-relocation agreement.

2012/03/16

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ConsumerWatch: ‘Buy Here, Pay Here’ Financing Under Fire

Several California lawmakers are trying to put the brakes on a questionable kind of used-car financing known as “Buy Here, Pay Here” that critics say takes advantage of immigrants and people with poor credit histories.

2012/02/02

A model for the planned new stadium of the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara. (AP)

Santa Clara 49ers Stadium Plan Gets Another Boost

The City Attorney has ruled that the approved loan cannot be put before voters.

2012/01/15

A model for the planned new stadium of the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara. (AP)

Mayor Lee Acknowledges 49ers Move Is Almost Certain

San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee says the 49ers move to a new stadium in Santa Clara is all but assured now that the team and the City of Santa Clara have secured $850 million in funding for the project.

2011/12/06

Solyndra Headquarters in Fremont (Solyndra Inc.)

Potential Buyers Show Little Interest In Solyndra

The Fremont solar panel manufacturer that received a half-billion dollar loan from the federal government has been unable to attract much interest from potential buyers to take over its operations.

2011/11/22

Solyndra Headquarters in Fremont (Solyndra Inc.)

White House Orders Review Of Energy Dept. Loan Guarantees After Solyndra Bankruptcy

The White House has ordered a review of loan guarantees made by the Energy Department after the Fremont solar power company that got a half-billion-dollar federal loan went bankrupt.

2011/10/28

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Solyndra Execs Refuse To Testify At House Hearing On Loan

Top executives from a bankrupt Fremont-based solar energy company have declined to testify before a congressional hearing investigating their half-billion dollar government loan.

2011/09/23

Solyndra Headquarters in Fremont (Solyndra Inc.)

Federal Analysts Warned Of Solyndra Financial Problems In 2009

Federal analysts looking at a proposed loan to a Bay Area solar energy company in 2009 warned then of possible problems, as well as pressure from the White House to speed up a decision, according to a memorandum released by a Congressional committee.

2011/09/15

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