ABA: Legislation Needed to Address FHLB Membership Plan
Arguing that the proposal runs against congressional intent and sound public policy, ABA today called on Congress to pass legislation...
Mortgage
ABA Welcomes Relief Bill for FHLB Mortgages
ABA wrote to Sen. Heidi Heitkamp (D-N.D.) yesterday thanking her for introducing S. 1974, the Relationship Lending Preservation Act. The...
Freddie Mac to Be First to Use Securitization Platform
The Federal Housing Finance Agency yesterday issued an update on the common securitization platform it is developing to issue the...
ABA, Housing Groups Seek More Clarity on TRID
ABA and several housing and financial trade groups yesterday asked the federal banking agencies to issue formal joint guidance through...
Fannie Mae Loan Product to Consider Family Income
Fannie Mae today announced a new mortgage product called HomeReady, which it said is intended to expand access to affordable...
Investing in Strong Rural Communities
The right mix of resources, critical partnerships and creative thinking can spur economic revival in financially battered rural areas.
Is Commercial Real Estate Headed for Another Bubble?
Two reports offer dueling interpretations.
