Labor For CindyBay Area Indymedia, CA -39 minutes agoMore than 440000 jobs have been lost so far this year -- including 62000 in June alone. Falling house prices, rising mortgage rates, and rising food prices ... Borrowers can stay involved with their mortgage dealings by applying for a mortgage online. With traditional mortgages, lenders may not give out enough information, leaving the borrower practically in the dark throughout the whole process.