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The Federal Reserve held a forum on the state of the housing market and potential responses by local communities coping with mounting foreclosures. Elizabeth Duke made opening remarks and wa…

The Federal Reserve hosted a conference on financing for small businesses. Ben Bernanke made opening remarks, and Karen Mills gave the keynote address. They focused on federal programs to he…

Witnesses testified about the current state of the U.S. mortgage system. Among the topics addressed in this three panel hearing were consumer protections against predatory lending practices,…

Witnesses testified about the current state of the U.S. mortgage system. Among the topics addressed in this three panel hearing were consumer protections against predatory lending practices,…

The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System held an open meeting to discuss proposed amendments to consumer regulations affecting credit card accounts and overdraft services. The ne…

The Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit Subcommittee of the House Financial Services Committee held a legislative hearing on H.R. 5244, “The Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights: Provid…

The Federal Reserve Board discussed topics such as the Truth in Lending Act and the Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act. Cameras covered an entire Federal Reserve Board of Governors…

Panel members talked about the future of subprime mortgages using Edward Gramlich’s book “Subprime Mortgages: America’s Latest Boom and Bust” as the point of conversation. They debated the p…

Witnesses testified about home ownership and current subprime mortgage practices and products affecting foreclosures. They also talked about proposed guidelines for non-traditional mortgages…

Two subcommittees of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs held a joint hearing titled “Calculated Risk: Assessing Non-Traditional Mortgage Products.” Witnesses testif…