Legislation

November 12, 2010

MBA Asks for Exemptions to Dodd-Frank Act

The Dodd-Frank financial reform, which passed this summer, requires lenders to retain a five percent stake in loans it packages and sells to investors.  The goal […]
November 8, 2010

What Will Replace Fannie and Freddie?

With the recent election results and the increase in Republican politicians promising to abolish Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the topic of what will replace these […]
October 7, 2010

Obama to Veto Notary Bill

According to the latest developments, President Obama will pocket-veto a piece of legislation that critics say would make it easier for banks to process foreclosures and […]