Posts Tagged ‘Dodd-Frank Act’

Is HAMP Poised to Improve in Year 3?

Written on 27 Feb, 2011 at 6:53

Laurie, as "the architect" of the HAMP program, are you aware that these servicers you're pandering to at the Mortgage Bankers Association conference, have been nothing short of torturing America's homeowners relentlessly, mercilessly, and without rhyme or reason for three... (Continue reading)

Ratings Agencies Panic: New Financial Reform Bill Means Expert Liability

Written on 21 Jul, 2010 at 19:16

Perhaps most notably, but least mentioned, the bill requires the credit rating agencies, Moody's, Fitch, and Standard & Poors, to not only be more transparent, but also potentially liable for issuing "bad ratings" on bonds. The role of the... (Continue reading)

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