Merkley presses to step up homeowner refinancing

Vicki Needham - 07/25/12 03:45 PM ET

Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley laid out a plan on Wednesday that would give homeowners who are underwater on their mortgages…
New home sales drop in June but up for the year

Vicki Needham - 07/25/12 12:37 PM ET

New home sales dropped off in June after two months of solid gains but the market is still holding its…
This week: Congress takes on tax rates, Wall Street reform

Peter Schroeder - 07/23/12 06:38 AM ET

Senate Democrats will continue working on advancing a contentious tax package this week, as Capitol Hill teems with economic events.  The…
Banks challenge government tactics in discriminatory lending cases

Peter Schroeder - 07/19/12 02:46 PM ET

The banking industry is pushing back against the government's use of statistical analysis to build discriminatory lending claims against major…
Homebuilder confidence is on the rise

Vicki Needham - 07/17/12 10:40 AM ET

Homebuilders are the most optimistic they have been in more than five years as the housing sector remains a bright…
Wells Fargo to pay $175 million to settle discriminatory lending charges

Peter Schroeder - 07/12/12 12:43 PM ET

Wells Fargo has agreed to pay at least $175 million to settle claims it discriminated against Hispanics and African-Americans looking…
Consumer bureau shows off simplified mortgage forms

Peter Schroeder - 07/09/12 03:32 PM ET

Consumers might be able to better understand the terms of the home loans they are signing on to under new,…
Housing market improves in more metro areas

Vicki Needham - 07/09/12 12:15 PM ET

The housing market improved in a growing number of metropolitan areas in July, another sign the sector is making a…
Oversight report: Countrywide offered mortgage discounts to lawmakers, staff

Russell Berman and Peter Schroeder - 07/05/12 01:18 PM ET

Former Sen. Chris Dodd (D-Conn.) is among the lawmakers the report said received VIP loans. …
Pending home sales bounce back in May

Vicki Needham - 06/27/12 01:47 PM ET

Pending home sales bounced back in May, matching the highest level in two years, another sign the housing market is…
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