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  <title>Open Congress : Blog Articles for H.R.1852 Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007</title>
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  <updated>2009-01-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
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  <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007:/bill/blog/42752</id>
  <entry>
    <title>The Elite Mortgage Daily Blog: Unkind cuts Here's what to do if ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-01-07:/commentary/3947508</id>
    <updated>2009-01-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Elite Mortgage Daily Blog </name>
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Work With Shannon. Shannon provides residential and small commercial mortgage solutions for owners and investors in the state of Wisconsin. Reach the team toll-free: -1-800-585-5774 -Email Shannon Luscher: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://elitemortgagedaily.blogspot.com/2009/01/unkind-cuts-heres-what-to-do-if-your.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Real Estate Blog - Nokesville VA Real Estate - MACKENZIE MEADOWS ...</title>
    <link href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/864246/Nokesville-VA-Real-Estate-MACKENZIE-MEADOWS-Real-Estate-Market-Report-for-Sunday-January-4-2009" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-01-03:/commentary/3905424</id>
    <updated>2009-01-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Prince William County Virginia Real Estate </name>
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... housing news story (1), housing reform (1), hr 1852 (1), hr 3121 (1), hr 6994 (1), ice skating (1), improvement (1), independence (9), industrial (1), interest rates (1), investing (3), investing in real estate (1), investments (1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://activerain.com/blogsview/864246/Nokesville-VA-Real-Estate-MACKENZIE-MEADOWS-Real-Estate-Market-Report-for-Sunday-January-4-2009&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Real Estate Blog - Prey for 2009</title>
    <link href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/855976/Prey-for-2009" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-12-29:/commentary/3868796</id>
    <updated>2008-12-29T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ForeclosureFocusUSA - The Unvarnished Truth </name>
    </author>
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... hope (1), hope for homeowners (1), hopenow (2), hopenow alliance (1), housing crises (1), hr 1852 (1), incompetence (1), indymac bank (1), investors facing foreclosure (1), kentucky foreclosure (1), laughs (1), letter of intent (1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://activerain.com/blogsview/855976/Prey-for-2009&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Blog - Mortgage: House Votes To Aid Struggling Homeowners</title>
    <link href="http://www.blog-loan-mortgage.blogspot.com/2008/12/house-votes-to-aid-struggling.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-12-27:/commentary/3891907</id>
    <updated>2008-12-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Blog - Mortgage </name>
    </author>
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... insure is often too small to attract borrowers in expensive areas such as California and the Northeast, reducing the FHA'S share of the home-loan market to around 4 percent from 19 percent a decade ago. The House bill is H.R. 1852. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.blog-loan-mortgage.blogspot.com/2008/12/house-votes-to-aid-struggling.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Silobreaker: A Wizard deal for Australian bankers</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-12-24:/commentary/3821712</id>
    <updated>2008-12-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Silobreaker Feed </name>
    </author>
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H.R. 1852 Would Modernize Agency Critical to Consumers and the MarketWashington, DC - September 18, 2007 The National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB) has called on members of the House of Representatives to pass H.R. 1852, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.silobreaker.com/DocumentClusterReader.aspx?Item=16_940238084&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Refinance | Mortgage Loans | Home Equity Loans | Blog - Mortgage ...</title>
    <link href="http://blog-loan-mortgage.blogspot.com/2008/12/house-votes-to-aid-struggling.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-12-22:/commentary/3807926</id>
    <updated>2008-12-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Blog - Mortgage </name>
    </author>
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... insure is often too small to attract borrowers in expensive areas such as California and the Northeast, reducing the FHA'S share of the home-loan market to around 4 percent from 19 percent a decade ago. The House bill is H.R. 1852. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog-loan-mortgage.blogspot.com/2008/12/house-votes-to-aid-struggling.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>HUD Chief Admits Hope For Homeowners Is A Failure</title>
    <link href="http://fhaloanadvice.com/hud-chief-admits-hope-for-homeowners-is-a-failure/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-12-19:/commentary/3766633</id>
    <updated>2008-12-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>FHA Loan Advice </name>
    </author>
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Consumer Information &#183; Down Payment Assistance &#183; FHA 203k &#183; FHA Appraisals &#183; FHA guidelines &#183; FHA Streamline Refinance &#183; FHA Training &#183; FHA Updates &#183; FHASecure &#183; Foreclosure Bailout &#183; Fr&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fhaloanadvice.com/hud-chief-admits-hope-for-homeowners-is-a-failure/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Real Estate Blog - How soon until eviction?</title>
    <link href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/842724/How-soon-until-eviction" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-12-17:/commentary/3737250</id>
    <updated>2008-12-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ForeclosureFocusUSA - The Unvarnished Truth </name>
    </author>
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... hope (1), hope for homeowners (1), hopenow (2), hopenow alliance (1), housing crises (1), hr 1852 (1), incompetence (1), indymac bank (1), investors facing foreclosure (1), kentucky foreclosure (1), laughs (1), letter of intent (1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://activerain.com/blogsview/842724/How-soon-until-eviction&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Silobreaker: HSBC to up mortgage lending by 20%</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-12-06:/commentary/3868798</id>
    <updated>2008-12-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Silobreaker Feed </name>
    </author>
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H.R. 1852 Would Modernize Agency Critical to Consumers and the MarketWashington, DC - September 18, 2007 The National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB) has called on members of the House of Representatives to pass H.R. 1852, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.silobreaker.com/DocumentClusterReader.aspx?Item=16_933776140&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Congressman Dent helps lead passage of Affordable Housing Trust ...</title>
    <link href="http://pennsylvania.realestaterama.com/2007/10/10/congressman-dent-helps-lead-passage-of-affordable-housing-trust-fund-ID056.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-12-02:/commentary/3550949</id>
    <updated>2008-12-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Pennsylvania RealEstateRama </name>
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In September, the Congressman supported the Expanding American Homeownership Act (HR 1852). This legislation would direct surplus funds from the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) to the Trust Fund. In addition, Congressman Dent ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pennsylvania.realestaterama.com/2007/10/10/congressman-dent-helps-lead-passage-of-affordable-housing-trust-fund-ID056.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Real Estate Blog - Bristow VA Real Estate - LINTON CREST: Real ...</title>
    <link href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/803655/Bristow-VA-Real-Estate-LINTON-CREST-Real-Estate-Market-Report-for-Sunday-November-30-2008" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-11-29:/commentary/3514402</id>
    <updated>2008-11-29T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Prince William County Virginia Real Estate </name>
    </author>
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... housing news story (1), housing reform (1), hr 1852 (1), hr 3121 (1), hr 6994 (1), ice skating (1), improvement (1), independence (9), industrial (1), interest rates (1), investing (3), investing in real estate (1), investments (1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://activerain.com/blogsview/803655/Bristow-VA-Real-Estate-LINTON-CREST-Real-Estate-Market-Report-for-Sunday-November-30-2008&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Real Estate Blog - Nokesville VA Real Estate - LIBERTY OAKS: Real ...</title>
    <link href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/770607/Nokesville-VA-Real-Estate-LIBERTY-OAKS-Real-Estate-Market-Report-for-Saturday-November-29-2008" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-11-28:/commentary/3523250</id>
    <updated>2008-11-28T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Prince William County Virginia Real Estate </name>
    </author>
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... houses in dumfries (12), houses in ga (1), houses in haymarket (1), houses in manassas (8), houses in occoquan (1), houses in woodbridge (1), housing (1), housing news story (1), housing reform (1), hr 1852 (1), hr 3121 (1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://activerain.com/blogsview/770607/Nokesville-VA-Real-Estate-LIBERTY-OAKS-Real-Estate-Market-Report-for-Saturday-November-29-2008&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Real Estate Blog - Can I make a deal with the second?</title>
    <link href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/810440/Can-I-make-a-deal-with-the-second" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-11-26:/commentary/3486109</id>
    <updated>2008-11-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ForeclosureFocusUSA - The Unvarnished Truth </name>
    </author>
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... hope (1), hope for homeowners (1), hopenow (2), hopenow alliance (1), housing crises (1), hr 1852 (1), incompetence (1), indymac bank (1), investors facing foreclosure (1), kentucky foreclosure (1), laughs (1), letter of intent (1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://activerain.com/blogsview/810440/Can-I-make-a-deal-with-the-second&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Real Estate Blog - 16th Annual Riverside Festival of Lights</title>
    <link href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/809891/16th-Annual-Riverside-Festival-of-Lights" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-11-25:/commentary/3571128</id>
    <updated>2008-11-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Collette's Blog </name>
    </author>
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... garage sale (1), go green (1), going green (1), green realtor (1), holiday home tour (1), holidays (1), house of representitives (1), housing market (1), hr 1852 (1), humor (1), ice (1), in case of emergency (1), inland empire (1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://activerain.com/blogsview/809891/16th-Annual-Riverside-Festival-of-Lights&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Real Estate Blog - Q of the Day - Landlord in Foreclosure</title>
    <link href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/801002/Q-of-the-Day-Landlord-in-Foreclosure" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-11-20:/commentary/3398487</id>
    <updated>2008-11-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ForeclosureFocusUSA - The Unvarnished Truth </name>
    </author>
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... foreclosure defense (1), foreclosure help (1), foreclosure listings (1), hand holding (1), homelessness (1), homeownership (1), hope (1), hope for homeowners (1), hopenow (2), hopenow alliance (1), housing crises (1), hr 1852 (1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://activerain.com/blogsview/801002/Q-of-the-Day-Landlord-in-Foreclosure&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Real Estate Blog - Question: 11.19.08 - Verbal SS Approval ...</title>
    <link href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/797082/Question-111908-Verbal-SS-Approval-Rescinded-Why" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-11-18:/commentary/3508053</id>
    <updated>2008-11-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ForeclosureFocusUSA - The Unvarnished Truth </name>
    </author>
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... hope (1), hope for homeowners (1), hopenow (2), hopenow alliance (1), housing crises (1), hr 1852 (1), incompetence (1), indymac bank (1), investors facing foreclosure (1), kentucky foreclosure (1), laughs (1), letter of intent (1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://activerain.com/blogsview/797082/Question-111908-Verbal-SS-Approval-Rescinded-Why&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Real Estate Blog - Question of the Day - 11.18.08 &quot;Should I talk ...</title>
    <link href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/795455/Question-of-the-Day-111808-Should-I-talk-to-my-bank" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-11-17:/commentary/3456178</id>
    <updated>2008-11-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ForeclosureFocusUSA - The Unvarnished Truth </name>
    </author>
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... hope (1), hope for homeowners (1), hopenow (2), hopenow alliance (1), housing crises (1), hr 1852 (1), incompetence (1), indymac bank (1), investors facing foreclosure (1), kentucky foreclosure (1), laughs (1), letter of intent (1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://activerain.com/blogsview/795455/Question-of-the-Day-111808-Should-I-talk-to-my-bank&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Real Estate Blog - OTS 08-054 - Agencies Seek Comment on Proposed ...</title>
    <link href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/789393/OTS-08-054-Agencies-Seek-Comment-on-Proposed-Interagency-Appraisal-and-Evaluation-Guidelines" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-11-13:/commentary/3432277</id>
    <updated>2008-11-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Michael's Blog </name>
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... homecomings (1), home valuation code of conduct (2), house bill 3609 (1), house bill hr 3609 (1), housing market stabilizer (1), housing wire (1), how did we get into this mortgage mess and how do we get out (1), hr 1852 (1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://activerain.com/blogsview/789393/OTS-08-054-Agencies-Seek-Comment-on-Proposed-Interagency-Appraisal-and-Evaluation-Guidelines&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Prior to the enactment of the Deficit Reduction Act (DRA)</title>
    <link href="http://rmblog3.yoursportnews.info/?p=402" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-22:/commentary/3074449</id>
    <updated>2008-10-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Reverse Mortgages </name>
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negotiated sales that would occur under HR 1852 would be less than the price that would be received in an auction. Consequently, we estimate that, on average, the government would forgo receipts of about $5 million per year&#226;&#8364;&#8220;$l million ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rmblog3.yoursportnews.info/?p=402&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Tues. political links - Maggie's Farm</title>
    <link href="http://maggiesfarm.anotherdotcom.com/archives/9698-Tues.-political-links.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-20:/commentary/3475423</id>
    <updated>2008-10-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Maggie's Farm </name>
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&quot;implementing H.R. 1852 would result in a net increase in offsetting collections (a credit against discretionary spending) of $313 million in 2008 and $628 million over the 2008-2012 period, &quot; Reeling? From what, the voodoo and juju and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://maggiesfarm.anotherdotcom.com/archives/9698-Tues.-political-links.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>First Live Wire Of The Week Check It Out!!! &#194;&#171; GretaWire</title>
    <link href="http://gretawire.foxnews.com/2008/10/20/first-live-wire-of-the-week-check-it-out/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-19:/commentary/3475436</id>
    <updated>2008-10-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Comments for GretaWire </name>
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&amp;bill=h110-1852&amp;tab=summary H.R. 1852: Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007 SEE FOR YOURSELF. http://www.nrlc.org/Election2008/obamarecord0608.pdf OBAMA&#226;&#8364;&#8482;S RECORD ON ABORTION. Comment by Chris. October 20th, 2008 at 10:19 pm ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://gretawire.foxnews.com/2008/10/20/first-live-wire-of-the-week-check-it-out/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Real Estate Blog - FHA Loans and FHA Loan Requirements</title>
    <link href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/432660/FHA-Loans-and-FHA-Loan-Requirements" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-16:/commentary/3398492</id>
    <updated>2008-10-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Chris's Blog </name>
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Additionally, there is legislation in the works that could further relax the FHA loan requirements in the form of HR 1852. Among other items being discussed are making the new, temporary FHA limits permanent and allowing for no down ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://activerain.com/blogsview/432660/FHA-Loans-and-FHA-Loan-Requirements&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Real Estate Blog - New FHA Bill Building Steam Through Congress</title>
    <link href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/262650/New-FHA-Bill-Building-Steam-Through-Congress" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-14:/commentary/3398488</id>
    <updated>2008-10-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Collette's Blog </name>
    </author>
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&quot;H.R. 1852, otherwise referred to as &#226;&#8364;&#732;The Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007,' reforms the FHA mortgage insurance program in an effort to allow it to compete in today's market.&quot; This bill is meant to increase the FHA loan .&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://activerain.com/blogsview/262650/New-FHA-Bill-Building-Steam-Through-Congress&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Real Estate Blog - Update on DPA struggle with HUD!</title>
    <link href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/274095/Update-on-DPA-struggle-with-HUD" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-13:/commentary/3398498</id>
    <updated>2008-10-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Ruth's Blog </name>
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Q. What about the status of HR 1852? A. This Bill has passed the House, with amendments that support the existence of DPA, The Senate Banking Committee is reviewing the Bill and it appears that they are not as supportive, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://activerain.com/blogsview/274095/Update-on-DPA-struggle-with-HUD&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>RightMichigan.com || Stupak: Taking Credit Where Credit Isn't Due</title>
    <link href="http://www.rightmichigan.com/story/2008/10/4/173827/888" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-02:/commentary/3398490</id>
    <updated>2008-10-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>RightMichigan.com - </name>
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The bill was reliant on several other related bills, among them HR 1852, which Mr. Stupak also approved with a resounding &quot;aye&quot; on Sept. 18, 2007. Referred to as a &quot;modernization&quot; bill, HR 1852 was designed to update the Federal Housing&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rightmichigan.com/story/2008/10/4/173827/888&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>BARNEY FRANK'S HOUSING BILL TO REFORM FANNIE AND FREDDIE MAY 8, 2008</title>
    <link href="http://euddoggwyn.blogspot.com/2008/10/barney-franks-housing-bill-to-reform.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-02:/commentary/2944844</id>
    <updated>2008-10-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
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FHA Modernization (HR 1852) * Expands affordable mortgage loan opportunities for families (many of whom would otherwise turn to subprime lenders) and for seniors through expanded access to reverse mortgages through Federal Housing ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://euddoggwyn.blogspot.com/2008/10/barney-franks-housing-bill-to-reform.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Four polls today have Obama leading FL</title>
    <link href="http://blogs.tampabay.com/buzz/2008/10/four-polls-toda.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-30:/commentary/3398497</id>
    <updated>2008-09-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Buzz: Florida Politics </name>
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Simply hilarious, especially considering the joyous September 18th 2007 announcement on the congressman's own website that Maxine Waters' H.R.1852 had passed the House. As proudly emphasized by co-sponsor Frank at the time, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.tampabay.com/buzz/2008/10/four-polls-toda.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>enough to go round but not on &quot;usn's!&quot; hypocrisy?</title>
    <link href="http://dick-meom.blogspot.com/2008/10/enough-to-go-round-but-not-on-usns.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-30:/commentary/3142108</id>
    <updated>2008-09-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Middle East and Other Musings </name>
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simply hilarious, especially considering the joyous september 18th 2007 announcement on the congressman's own website that maxine waters' hr1852 had passed the house. as proudly emphasized by co-sponsor frank at the time, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://dick-meom.blogspot.com/2008/10/enough-to-go-round-but-not-on-usns.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congress 2007: Make It Easier to Buy a Home - FOXBusiness</title>
    <link href="http://reverse-loans.net/congress-2007-make-it-easier-to-buy-a-home-foxbusiness/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-27:/commentary/3475421</id>
    <updated>2008-09-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Reverse Mortgage and Loan News </name>
    </author>
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The following press release was taken from Barney Frank&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s Web site after the House passed H.R. 1852: Expanding American Homeownership Act. I have highlighted some of the key takeways. You can access original release here: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://reverse-loans.net/congress-2007-make-it-easier-to-buy-a-home-foxbusiness/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Bailout Plan - Who blocked the Reform?</title>
    <link href="http://andrewskretvedt.blogspot.com/2008/09/bailout-plan-who-blocked-reform.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-23:/commentary/2885493</id>
    <updated>2008-09-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Expansion Valve </name>
    </author>
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HR 1852--110th Congress (2007): Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007, GovTrack.us (database of federal legislation) (accessed Sep 24, 2008) That bill was passed with strong bipartisan support. Only some (less than half) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://andrewskretvedt.blogspot.com/2008/09/bailout-plan-who-blocked-reform.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Oct. 6, 2004 Fannie Mae accountant: I warned CEO Raines - College ...</title>
    <link href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/parent-cafe-election-politics/567402-oct-6-2004-fannie-mae-accountant-i-warned-ceo-raines.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-22:/commentary/3475432</id>
    <updated>2008-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>College Discussion - University of California... </name>
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The Expanding the American Homeownership Act, H.R. 1852, known as FHA Reform or FHA Modernization, was approved by the U.S. House Financial Services Committee on May 3, 2007. The bill now awaits a vote by the full House of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/parent-cafe-election-politics/567402-oct-6-2004-fannie-mae-accountant-i-warned-ceo-raines.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Crypt: Obama warms to Schumer's Bailout Lite - Politico.com</title>
    <link href="http://www.politico.com/blogs/thecrypt/0908/Obama_warms_to_Schumers_Bailout_Lite.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-22:/commentary/3475427</id>
    <updated>2008-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Top 10 Politico Story </name>
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The House Financial Services Committee today passed H.R. 1852, the ?Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007? introduced by Representative Maxine Waters, Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.politico.com/blogs/thecrypt/0908/Obama_warms_to_Schumers_Bailout_Lite.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>housing mess and congress-2007</title>
    <link href="http://usaconstitution.wordpress.com/2008/09/23/housing-mess-and-congress-2007/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-22:/commentary/3142106</id>
    <updated>2008-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Remember the Constitution? </name>
    </author>
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hr 1852 would increase the maximum amount for loans to be eligible for fha backing in high-cost areas to up to 175 percent of the $417000 conforming loan limit &#226;&#8364;&#8221; $729750 &#226;&#8364;&#8221; or 125 percent of an area&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s median home price, whichever is less ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://usaconstitution.wordpress.com/2008/09/23/housing-mess-and-congress-2007/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Little Bit of Nature: DRIVE CAM 9/18</title>
    <link href="http://mortgagerefinancedebtconsolidation.myownarchive.net/2008/09/24/little-bit-of-nature-drive-cam-918/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-22:/commentary/2885491</id>
    <updated>2008-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>mortgage refinance debt consolidation </name>
    </author>
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Array cutting the discount rate by half a percentage point, the House of Representatives passed the Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007, HR 1852, offering homeowners a safer alternative to risky mortgage products, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mortgagerefinancedebtconsolidation.myownarchive.net/2008/09/24/little-bit-of-nature-drive-cam-918/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Madville Times: Bush Wants $700B Blank Check for Treasury</title>
    <link href="http://madvilletimes.blogspot.com/2008/09/bush-wants-700b-blank-check-for.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-20:/commentary/3398495</id>
    <updated>2008-09-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Madville Times </name>
    </author>
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Unfortunately, if these low-incomes do this even with more help from the 'Bailout' and all these other bills, and there's even MORE than these,HR-1852, HR-3915, HR-4351, HR-3996, HR-2206 &amp; HR-1562, then they will probably do as they ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://madvilletimes.blogspot.com/2008/09/bush-wants-700b-blank-check-for.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CBS&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s Smith Attacks McCain&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s Economic Experience; Responsible For ...</title>
    <link href="http://newsbusters.org/blogs/kyle-drennen/2008/09/16/cbs-s-smith-attacks-mccain-s-economic-experience-responsible-financial" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-15:/commentary/3475431</id>
    <updated>2008-09-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NewsBusters.org - Exposing Liberal Media Bias </name>
    </author>
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... GSE Affordable Housing Fund (H.R. 1427), FHA savings that result from larger number of loans generated from the enactment of the Expanding American Homeownership Act (HR 1852), and any other sources of funds subsequently identified. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://newsbusters.org/blogs/kyle-drennen/2008/09/16/cbs-s-smith-attacks-mccain-s-economic-experience-responsible-financial&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Rector And Associates &#194;&#187; Blog Archive &#194;&#187; House OKs $1 billion-a-year ...</title>
    <link href="http://stan4realestate.com/wordpress/2007/10/11/house-oks-1-billion-a-year-housing-fund/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-07:/commentary/3475435</id>
    <updated>2008-09-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Rector And Associates </name>
    </author>
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Another bill, HR 1852, is intended to modernize FHA loan programs by allowing risk-based premiums, zero-down loans and increased loan limits in high-cost areas. FHA has estimated that the modernization bill, approved by the House on ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://stan4realestate.com/wordpress/2007/10/11/house-oks-1-billion-a-year-housing-fund/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Demand for HECM Loans</title>
    <link href="http://rmblog1.todaysupdates.info/?p=374" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-29:/commentary/2761284</id>
    <updated>2008-08-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>rmblog1.todaysupdates.info </name>
    </author>
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expanded program authorized by HR 1852, CBO estimates that the subsidy rate for the HECM loans would be -1.35 percent. This reduction from the estimated rate for 2008 is due to the increased risk FHA would experience under the proposed ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rmblog1.todaysupdates.info/?p=374&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congress of the United States,</title>
    <link href="http://rmblog1.superbusinessnews.info/?p=371" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-25:/commentary/2753135</id>
    <updated>2008-08-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Reverse Mortgage </name>
    </author>
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found in Section 28 of HR 1852 for the City of Ypsilanti, Michigan in fiscal year 2008. The entity that would benefit from this provision is the City of Ypsilanti, located at City Hall, One South Huron Street, Ypsilanti, MI 48197. The ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rmblog1.superbusinessnews.info/?p=371&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>fha bond possibility</title>
    <link href="http://suretysolutions.typepad.com/exploring_the_solutions_t/2008/08/fha-bond-possibility.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-21:/commentary/3142107</id>
    <updated>2008-08-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Exploring the solutions to your Surety... </name>
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this work was done in connection with the fha reauthorization act in hr 1852, which passed the house earlier this year with the new bond requirement in the bill, but went no further in the senate. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://suretysolutions.typepad.com/exploring_the_solutions_t/2008/08/fha-bond-possibility.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Real Estate Blog - Support New Bill (H.R. 6694) to Reform and Save ...</title>
    <link href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/638300/Support-New-Bill-H" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-11:/commentary/3475434</id>
    <updated>2008-08-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Prince William County Virginia Real Estate </name>
    </author>
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... houses in dumfries (12), houses in ga (1), houses in haymarket (1), houses in manassas (8), houses in occoquan (1), houses in woodbridge (1), housing (1), housing news story (1), housing reform (1), hr 1852 (1), hr 3121 (1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://activerain.com/blogsview/638300/Support-New-Bill-H&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>congressman's response to plea to keep dpa alive...fuggetabowdit!</title>
    <link href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/630332/Congressman-s-response-to" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-06:/commentary/3142110</id>
    <updated>2008-08-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Rich Sweum&amp;#39;s Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
you may be interested to know of the expanding american homeownership act of 2007, hr 1852, which was introduced into the house this congress. this bill aims to expand opportunities for home ownership by increasing maximum federal ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://activerain.com/blogsview/630332/Congressman-s-response-to&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>ellen tauscher - congress gone wild</title>
    <link href="http://wcvarones.blogspot.com/2008/08/ellen-tauscher-congress-gone-wild.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-02:/commentary/3142109</id>
    <updated>2008-08-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WC Varones Blog </name>
    </author>
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earlier this year i supported hr 1852, the expanding american homeownership act of 2007, which would establish a national housing trust fund to finance borrower counseling and other affordable housing initiatives. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wcvarones.blogspot.com/2008/08/ellen-tauscher-congress-gone-wild.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>FHA Mortgage Reform</title>
    <link href="http://fhaloanadvice.com/fha-mortgage-reform/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-29:/commentary/3496004</id>
    <updated>2008-07-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>FHA Loan Advice </name>
    </author>
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HR 1852 holds the promise of dramatically expanding the scope and benefit of the FHA mortgage program.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fhaloanadvice.com/fha-mortgage-reform/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>H. R. 1852 Passes the House</title>
    <link href="http://fhaloanadvice.com/h-r-1852-passes-the-house/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-29:/commentary/3398486</id>
    <updated>2008-07-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>FHA Loan Advice </name>
    </author>
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H. R. 1852 Passes the House. September 19th, 2007 | H.R. 1852, How FHA Works, Refinancing. Advertisements. If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my Blog Update Announcement List. Thanks for visiting! ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fhaloanadvice.com/h-r-1852-passes-the-house/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Melissa Bean for Congress | News</title>
    <link href="http://www.melissabean.com/news?id=0039" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-15:/commentary/3475426</id>
    <updated>2008-07-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Melissa Bean for Congress: News </name>
    </author>
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H.R. 1852, The Expanding American Homeownership Act: The legislation updates the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) so it can serve more sub-prime borrowers at affordable rates and terms. It directs the FHA to make refinancing loans ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.melissabean.com/news?id=0039&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HR 1852 Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007</title>
    <link href="http://realestateworks.com/h-r-1852-expanding-american-homeownership-act-of-2007/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-12:/commentary/2518809</id>
    <updated>2008-07-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pasadena Real Estate </name>
    </author>
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HR 1852 would amend the National Housing Act to authorize the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) to implement a new pricing structure for the mortgage guarantees it offers. This legislation also would remove the statutory limitation ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://realestateworks.com/h-r-1852-expanding-american-homeownership-act-of-2007/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HR 1852 Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007</title>
    <link href="http://www.lacanadarealestates.com/h-r-1852-expanding-american-homeownership-act-of-2007/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-08:/commentary/2513556</id>
    <updated>2008-07-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>La Canada Real Estates </name>
    </author>
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Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007 HR 1852 would amend the National Housing Act to authorize the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) to implement a new pricing structure for the mortgage guarantees it offers. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lacanadarealestates.com/h-r-1852-expanding-american-homeownership-act-of-2007/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pursuant to clause 3(c)(4) of rule XIII of the Rules of the</title>
    <link href="http://rmblog3.yoursportnews.info/?p=327" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-06:/commentary/2453914</id>
    <updated>2008-07-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Reverse Mortgages </name>
    </author>
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HR 1852 contains a number of provisions designed to expand the use and improve the efficiency of Federal Housing Administration (FHA) insured loan programs. A major focus of the bill is to modernize the FHA Title II single family loan ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rmblog3.yoursportnews.info/?p=327&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congress of the United States,</title>
    <link href="http://rmblog2.superbusinessnews.info/?p=349" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-05:/commentary/2543974</id>
    <updated>2008-07-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Reverse Mortgages </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
found in Section 28 of HR 1852 for the City of Ypsilanti, Michigan in fiscal year 2008. The entity that would benefit from this provision is the City of Ypsilanti, located at City Hall, One South Huron Street, Ypsilanti, MI 48197. The ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rmblog2.superbusinessnews.info/?p=349&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Low Income Apartments</title>
    <link href="http://low-income-apartments.blogspot.com/2008/07/low-income-apartments_06.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-05:/commentary/2460852</id>
    <updated>2008-07-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Low Income Apartments </name>
    </author>
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HR 1852&#226;&#8364;&#179;s provisions to divert a portion of FHA surpluses to fund a new, unrelated, and as yet undefined government . The Bench of Rogers Park took photos Friday of Wilson Yard dirt being pushed around the site. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://low-income-apartments.blogspot.com/2008/07/low-income-apartments_06.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) was established by</title>
    <link href="http://blog.guidetofreegovernmentgrants.com/blogs/government-housing-grants/19735/the-federal-housing-administration/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-03:/commentary/2476858</id>
    <updated>2008-07-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Government housing grants </name>
    </author>
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families, while HR 1752 contains no such provision. HR 1852&#226;&#8364;&#179;s provisions to divert a portion of FHA surpluses to fund a new, unrelated, and as yet undefined government housing program caused ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.guidetofreegovernmentgrants.com/blogs/government-housing-grants/19735/the-federal-housing-administration/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) was established by</title>
    <link href="http://rmblog1.superbusinessnews.info/?p=334" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-03:/commentary/2434703</id>
    <updated>2008-07-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Reverse Mortgage </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 1852, the &#226;&#8364;&#339;Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007,&#226;&#8364;*&amp;quot; Housing Subcommittee Ranking Member Judy Biggert and Full Committee Ranking Member Spencer Bachus introduced HR 1752, also entitled &#226;&#8364;&#339;The Expanding American Homeownership Act &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rmblog1.superbusinessnews.info/?p=334&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>massa press conferencing: housing and (you guessed it) energy</title>
    <link href="http://www.fighting29th.com/2008/06/massa-press-conferencing-housing-and-you-guessed-it-energy.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-24:/commentary/3142112</id>
    <updated>2008-06-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Fighting 29th </name>
    </author>
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the first is hr 1852, which passed in the house last fall (with randy kuhl's support). according to massa, the bill offers a &quot;series of fair-play rules&quot; which allow the fha to assist homeowners in ensuring they can stay in their homes. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fighting29th.com/2008/06/massa-press-conferencing-housing-and-you-guessed-it-energy.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>&#208;&#161;&#208;&#168;&#208;* &#209;*&#208;&#181;&#208;&#189;&#208;&#176;&#209;&#8218;&#208;&#190;&#209;&#8364; &#208;&#8221;&#208;&#184;&#208;&#176;&#208;&#189;&#208;&#176; &#208;&#164;&#208;&#176;&#208;&#185;&#208;&#189;&#209;&#710;&#209;&#8218;&#208;&#181;&#208;&#185;&#208;&#189; &#208;&#190;&#209;&#8218;&#208;&#178;&#208;&#181;&#209;&#8218; &#208;&#189;&#208;&#176; &#208;&#188;&#208;&#190;&#208;&#181; &#209;*&#208;&#190;&#208;&#190;&#208;&#177;&#209;&#8240;&#208;&#181;&#208;&#189;&#208;&#184;&#208;&#181; &#208;&#190; &#208;&#180;&#208;&#190;&#208;&#188;&#208;&#181; &#208;&#184;&#208;&#191;&#208;&#190;&#209;&#8218;&#208;&#181;&#208;&#186;&#208;&#184;</title>
    <link href="http://dailybiz.ru/?p=1227" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-24:/commentary/2403862</id>
    <updated>2008-06-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>&#1060;&#1086;&#1088;&#1077;&#1082;&#1089; &#1087;&#1088;&#1086;&#1075;&#1085;&#1086;&#1079;&#1099; </name>
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&#208;&#8217;&#208;&#176;&#208;&#188; &#208;&#188;&#208;&#190;&#208;&#182;&#208;&#181;&#209;&#8218; &#208;&#177;&#209;&#8249;&#209;&#8218;&#209;&#338; &#208;&#184;&#208;&#189;&#209;&#8218;&#208;&#181;&#209;&#8364;&#208;&#181;&#209;*&#208;&#189;&#208;&#190; &#209;&#402;&#208;&#183;&#208;&#189;&#208;&#176;&#209;&#8218;&#209;&#338;, &#209;&#8225;&#209;&#8218;&#208;&#190; &#208;&#186;&#208;&#190;&#208;&#189;&#209;&#8222;&#208;&#181;&#209;&#8364;&#208;&#181;&#208;&#189;&#209;&#8224;&#208;&#184;&#209;* &#208;&#191;&#208;&#181;&#209;&#8364;&#208;&#181;&#208;&#179;&#208;&#190;&#208;&#178;&#208;&#190;&#209;&#8364;&#209;&#8249; &#208;&#191;&#208;&#190; &#209;&#402;&#209;&#8364;&#208;&#181;&#208;&#179;&#209;&#402;&#208;&#187;&#208;&#184;&#209;&#8364;&#208;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://dailybiz.ru/?p=1227&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act - H.R. ...</title>
    <link href="http://loanworkout.org/2008/05/house-passes-comprehensive-housing-package/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-23:/commentary/3398489</id>
    <updated>2008-06-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Loan Modification &amp; Home Loan News </name>
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(Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007, H.R.1852). GSE Reform (H.R. 1427). Strengthens regulation of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and the Federal Home Loan Bank system. Raises the GSE loan limits for single family homes in high ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://loanworkout.org/2008/05/house-passes-comprehensive-housing-package/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>CBO estimates that implementing H</title>
    <link href="http://rmblog2.superbusinessnews.info/?p=341" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-20:/commentary/2387712</id>
    <updated>2008-06-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Reverse Mortgages </name>
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CBO estimates that implementing HR 1852 would result in an increase in offsetting collections of $313 million in 2008 and $628 million over the 2008-2012 period, assuming enactment of appropriation laws necessary to implement the FHA ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rmblog2.superbusinessnews.info/?p=341&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HR 1852 Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007</title>
    <link href="http://digg.com/business_finance/H_R_1852_Expanding_American_Homeownership_Act_of_2007" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-12:/commentary/2343533</id>
    <updated>2008-06-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Digg / upcoming </name>
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HR 1852 would amend the National Housing Act to authorize the Federal HousingAdministration (FHA) to implement a new pricing structure for the mortgage guarantees itoffers. This legislation also would remove the statutory limitation on. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://digg.com/business_finance/H_R_1852_Expanding_American_Homeownership_Act_of_2007&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>HR 1852 Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007</title>
    <link href="http://realestateworks.com/realblog/2008/06/h-r-1852-expanding-american-homeownership-act-of-2007/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-06:/commentary/2375073</id>
    <updated>2008-06-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pasadena Real Estate </name>
    </author>
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Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007. HR 1852 would amend the National Housing Act to authorize the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) to implement a new pricing structure for the mortgage guarantees it offers. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://realestateworks.com/realblog/2008/06/h-r-1852-expanding-american-homeownership-act-of-2007/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Mortgage Fraud Scandal</title>
    <link href="http://teanecknewjersey.blogspot.com/2008/06/this-is-letter-that-i-submitted-to.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-03:/commentary/2387713</id>
    <updated>2008-06-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Teaneck, New Jersey </name>
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Here he announced his &amp;quot;proud&amp;quot; support for three bailout bills: the American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act (HR 3221); the Neighborhood Stabilization Act (HR 5818) and the Expanding American Homeownership Act (HR 1852). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://teanecknewjersey.blogspot.com/2008/06/this-is-letter-that-i-submitted-to.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Rails Routing Silliness map.resources :organizations do ...</title>
    <link href="http://finance-guid.blogspot.com/2008/05/rails-routing-silliness-members-there_29.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-28:/commentary/2308644</id>
    <updated>2008-05-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>finance </name>
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The Expanded Home Ownership Act of 2007 HR 1852 was introduced by Maxine Waters and Barney Frank on March 29th. If passed relatively intact it could make some interesting changes to the HECM program. Along with other changes the bill ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://finance-guid.blogspot.com/2008/05/rails-routing-silliness-members-there_29.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>FHA News</title>
    <link href="http://theupfrontmortgagebroker.com/28/fha-news/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-27:/commentary/2248008</id>
    <updated>2008-05-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Florida Upfront Mortgage Broker </name>
    </author>
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The House incorporated the language of a previously approved FHA modernization bill into the Act, HR 1852, which would increase the maximum amount for loans eligible for FHA backing in high-cost areas to up to 175 percent of the $417000 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://theupfrontmortgagebroker.com/28/fha-news/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>legal governmental affairs committee goes to dc</title>
    <link href="http://sonomacoastliving.com/blog/?p=6" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-23:/commentary/3142114</id>
    <updated>2008-05-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Coastal Real Estate News </name>
    </author>
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hr 1852 and s. 2338 passed in 2007 has made fha loans a viable way for qualified buyers to purchase a home from the large stock of foreclosed and short sale listings. fha allows 3% down and a 30 year fixed interest level payment ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://sonomacoastliving.com/blog/?p=6&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>You&amp;#39;re Either At The Table - Or On The Menu.</title>
    <link href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/521045/You-re-Either-At" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-21:/commentary/2227360</id>
    <updated>2008-05-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Murrieta/Temecula/Coldwell Banker/legislative </name>
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We have worked with our Representatives to pass HR 1852, the Expanding Homeownership Act and with the Senate to pass S. 2338, the FHA Modernization Act. We are now trying to get the two sides to resolve the differences in these bills so ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://activerain.com/blogsview/521045/You-re-Either-At&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>house passes comprehensive housing package</title>
    <link href="http://foreclosurearticles60737.blogspot.com/2008/05/house-passes-comprehensive-housing.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-16:/commentary/3142113</id>
    <updated>2008-05-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Foreclosure Articles </name>
    </author>
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(expanding american homeownership act of 2007, hr1852). gse reform (hr 3221) will now respond directly to the accustomed crisis facing the middle class americans while providing measures to prevent a echo of these obstacles. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://foreclosurearticles60737.blogspot.com/2008/05/house-passes-comprehensive-housing.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Overview of Current Reforms and Reform Legislation</title>
    <link href="http://afinancialpro.com/2008/05/overview-of-current-reforms-and-reform-legislation/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-16:/commentary/2343534</id>
    <updated>2008-05-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Financial Foundations from Steve Baker </name>
    </author>
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Reform legislation The Expanding the American Homeownership Act, HR 1852, known as FHA Reform or FHA Modernization, was approved by the US House Financial Services Committee on May 3, 2007. The bill now awaits a vote by the full House ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://afinancialpro.com/2008/05/overview-of-current-reforms-and-reform-legislation/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Demand for HECM Loans</title>
    <link href="http://rmblog2.heathandfitness.info/?p=290" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-15:/commentary/2210859</id>
    <updated>2008-05-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Reverse Mortgage </name>
    </author>
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expanded program authorized by HR 1852, CBO estimates that the subsidy rate for the HECM loans would be -1.35 percent. This reduction from the estimated rate for 2008 is due to the increased risk FHA would experience under the proposed ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rmblog2.heathandfitness.info/?p=290&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>is this good news?</title>
    <link href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/509462/Is-this-Good-News" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-13:/commentary/3142115</id>
    <updated>2008-05-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mark&amp;#39;s Blog </name>
    </author>
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the bill includes versions of hr 5830, hr 1852, hr 1427, hr 5579, and amendments to preserving the american dream for our nation's veterans. the plan is projected to help roughly 500000 borrowers at a cost of $2.7 billion over five ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://activerain.com/blogsview/509462/Is-this-Good-News&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>house passes sweeping legislation to rescue homeowners</title>
    <link href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/509098/House-Passes-Sweeping-Legislation" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-12:/commentary/3097022</id>
    <updated>2008-05-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mark&amp;#39;s Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
the bill includes versions of hr 5830, hr 1852, hr 1427, hr 5579, and amendments to preserving the american dream for our nation's veterans. the plan is projected to help roughly 500000 borrowers at a cost of $2.7 billion over five ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://activerain.com/blogsview/509098/House-Passes-Sweeping-Legislation&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>house passes sweeping legislation to rescue homeowners</title>
    <link href="http://www.delawaremortgageloans.net/archives/199" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-11:/commentary/3187223</id>
    <updated>2008-05-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Delaware Mortgage Loans </name>
    </author>
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the bill includes versions of hr 5830, hr 1852, hr 1427, hr 5579, and amendments to preserving the american dream for our nation&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s veterans. the plan is projected to help roughly 500000 borrowers at a cost of $2.7 billion over five ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.delawaremortgageloans.net/archives/199&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>national low income housing coalition reports from the capitol</title>
    <link href="http://housingadvocacy.blogspot.com/2008/05/national-low-income-housing-coalition.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-10:/commentary/3142111</id>
    <updated>2008-05-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Housing Advocacy </name>
    </author>
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hr 1427 and hr 1852 previously passed the house; hr 5830, hr 5579 and hr 5720 have been reported out of committee, but have not been considered by the full house. senate letter supports funding for current and new vouchers: twenty-five ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://housingadvocacy.blogspot.com/2008/05/national-low-income-housing-coalition.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>press release: house passes-&#226;&#8364;*american housing rescue and ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.mikesrealestateshow.com/2008/05/10/press-release-house-passes-american-housing-rescue-and-foreclosure-prevention-act-read-synopsis-here/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-09:/commentary/3839787</id>
    <updated>2008-05-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mike&amp;#39;s Real Estate Show </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
fha modernization (hr 1852) expands affordable mortgage loan opportunities for families (many of whom would otherwise turn to subprime lenders) and for seniors through expanded access to reverse mortgages through federal housing ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mikesrealestateshow.com/2008/05/10/press-release-house-passes-american-housing-rescue-and-foreclosure-prevention-act-read-synopsis-here/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>closer to a foreclosure solution?</title>
    <link href="http://wealthwithmortgage.com/?p=135" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-08:/commentary/3737251</id>
    <updated>2008-05-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>wealthwithmortgage.com </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
fha modernization (hr 1852). expands affordable mortgage loan opportunities for families (many of whom would otherwise turn to subprime lenders) and for seniors through expanded access to reverse mortgages through federal housing ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wealthwithmortgage.com/?p=135&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Greater Baton Rouge Home Appraisers Report On Housing Finance News</title>
    <link href="http://prairievillelouisianarealestatehomesrealtor.com/prairieville-home-appraisers/greater-baton-rouge-home-appraisers-report-on-housing-finance-news/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-08:/commentary/2562172</id>
    <updated>2008-05-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Untitled </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House incorporated the language of a previously approved FHA modernization bill into the Act, HR 1852, which would increase the maximum amount for loans eligible for FHA backing in high-cost areas to up to 175 percent of the $417000 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://prairievillelouisianarealestatehomesrealtor.com/prairieville-home-appraisers/greater-baton-rouge-home-appraisers-report-on-housing-finance-news/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Greater Baton Rouge Home Appraisers Report On Housing Finance News</title>
    <link href="http://denhamspringsappraisers.com/denham-springs-home-appraisers/greater-baton-rouge-home-appraisers-report-on-housing-finance-news/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-08:/commentary/2492643</id>
    <updated>2008-05-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Denham Springs Louisiana Home Appraisers </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
House Signs Off On Sweeping Housing Bill - Bush Administration Opposes FHA Refinance Plan. Source: Inman News. House lawmakers Thursday approved a sweeping housing bill that includes a controversial plan to expand FHA loan guarantee ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://denhamspringsappraisers.com/denham-springs-home-appraisers/greater-baton-rouge-home-appraisers-report-on-housing-finance-news/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Greater Baton Rouge Home Appraisers Report On Housing Finance News</title>
    <link href="http://batonrougerealtorhomes.com/baton-rouge-realtor-homes-search/greater-baton-rouge-home-appraisers-report-on-housing-finance-news/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-08:/commentary/2476859</id>
    <updated>2008-05-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Baton Rouge Realtor Homes Search </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House incorporated the language of a previously approved FHA modernization bill into the Act, HR 1852, which would increase the maximum amount for loans eligible for FHA backing in high-cost areas to up to 175 percent of the $417000 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://batonrougerealtorhomes.com/baton-rouge-realtor-homes-search/greater-baton-rouge-home-appraisers-report-on-housing-finance-news/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Greater Baton Rouge Home Appraisers Report On Housing Finance News</title>
    <link href="http://ascensionhomeappraisals.com/2008/05/09/greater-baton-rouge-home-appraisers-report-on-housing-finance-news/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-08:/commentary/2210860</id>
    <updated>2008-05-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Ascension FHA Home Appraisals </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
House Signs Off On Sweeping Housing Bill - Bush Administration Opposes FHA Refinance Plan. Source: Inman News. House lawmakers Thursday approved a sweeping housing bill that includes a controversial plan to expand FHA loan guarantee ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ascensionhomeappraisals.com/2008/05/09/greater-baton-rouge-home-appraisers-report-on-housing-finance-news/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act Passed by ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.loansafe.org/forum/breaking-foreclosure-news/2599-american-housing-rescue-foreclosure-prevention-act-passed-house.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-07:/commentary/3475429</id>
    <updated>2008-05-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Home Loan, Loan Modification &amp; Foreclosure... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
FHA Modernization (H.R. 1852). Expands affordable mortgage loan opportunities for families (many of whom would otherwise turn to subprime lenders) and for seniors through expanded access to reverse mortgages through Federal Housing ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.loansafe.org/forum/breaking-foreclosure-news/2599-american-housing-rescue-foreclosure-prevention-act-passed-house.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>FHA/Foreclosure Related Bills To Be Considered in House Wed-Thur.</title>
    <link href="http://oregonhousing.blogspot.com/2008/05/fhaforeclosure-related-bills-to-be.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-04:/commentary/2162921</id>
    <updated>2008-05-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Oregon Housing Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 1427 and HR 1852 previously passed the House; HR 5830, HR 5579 and HR 5720 have been reported out of committee, but have not been considered by the full House. &amp;quot; Now that that&amp;#39;s clear.....&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://oregonhousing.blogspot.com/2008/05/fhaforeclosure-related-bills-to-be.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>translation &amp; analysis of bush&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s press conference of tuesday, april 29</title>
    <link href="http://riskyops.blogspot.com/2008/04/translation-analysis-of-bushs-press.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-29:/commentary/3142117</id>
    <updated>2008-04-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Practical Risk Management </name>
    </author>
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i forgot that the senate did pass the fha modernization act of 2007 (s. 2338) and the house of representatives passed the expanding american homeownership act of 2007 (hr 1852). maybe i should address the congress to hammer out their ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://riskyops.blogspot.com/2008/04/translation-analysis-of-bushs-press.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Go ahead, kick me...</title>
    <link href="http://beta.inman.com/blog/2008/04/18/go-ahead-kick-me" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-17:/commentary/2219625</id>
    <updated>2008-04-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Inman Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
While the FHA modernization bill passed by the House last fall, HR 1852, would have allowed FHA to guarantee zero-down loans, the Senate bill approved in December, SB 2338, would have maintained a 1.5 percent minimum down payment ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://beta.inman.com/blog/2008/04/18/go-ahead-kick-me&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Go ahead, kick me...</title>
    <link href="http://blog.inman.com/blog/2008/04/18/go-ahead-kick-me" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-17:/commentary/2162923</id>
    <updated>2008-04-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Inman Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
While the FHA modernization bill passed by the House last fall, HR 1852, would have allowed FHA to guarantee zero-down loans, the Senate bill approved in December, SB 2338, would have maintained a 1.5 percent minimum down payment ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.inman.com/blog/2008/04/18/go-ahead-kick-me&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Go ahead, kick me...</title>
    <link href="http://www.inmannews.com/blog/2008/04/18/go-ahead-kick-me" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-17:/commentary/2076631</id>
    <updated>2008-04-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Inman Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
While the FHA modernization bill passed by the House last fall, HR 1852, would have allowed FHA to guarantee zero-down loans, the Senate bill approved in December, SB 2338, would have maintained a 1.5 percent minimum down payment ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.inmannews.com/blog/2008/04/18/go-ahead-kick-me&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congress of the United States,</title>
    <link href="http://rmblog2.superbusinessnews.info/?p=294" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-15:/commentary/2067118</id>
    <updated>2008-04-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Reverse Mortgages </name>
    </author>
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found in Section 28 of HR 1852 for the City of Ypsilanti, Michigan in fiscal year 2008. The entity that would benefit from this provision is the City of Ypsilanti, located at City Hall, One South Huron Street, Ypsilanti, MI 48197. The ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rmblog2.superbusinessnews.info/?p=294&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congressional Bills On Lender Pressure May Affect Appraiser ...</title>
    <link href="http://calvaluesblog.com/index.php/2008/04/01/congressional-bills-on-lender-pressure-that-may-affect-appraiser-independence/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-31:/commentary/1997578</id>
    <updated>2008-03-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Valu-Rite Appraisers Inc. Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 1852 Expanding American Home Ownership 9/07. Illegal to interfere with the appraised value by intimidation, coercion, instruction or any other means. Affects FHA loan program. HR 1723 Fair FHA Appraisal Act - Pending ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://calvaluesblog.com/index.php/2008/04/01/congressional-bills-on-lender-pressure-that-may-affect-appraiser-independence/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Senator Feinstein</title>
    <link href="http://www.teamlathrop.com/?p=23" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-30:/commentary/2673887</id>
    <updated>2008-03-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Team Lathrop </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
You may be interested to know that conference negotiations to resolve the differences between the House-passed version of the FHA reform bill (HR 1852) and the Senate-passed version (S. 233 are ongoing. These two bills would permanently ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.teamlathrop.com/?p=23&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Senator Feinstein</title>
    <link href="http://www.rockero3000.com/teamlathrop/?p=23" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-30:/commentary/2119016</id>
    <updated>2008-03-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Team Lathrop </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
You may be interested to know that conference negotiations to resolve the differences between the House-passed version of the FHA reform bill (HR 1852) and the Senate-passed version (S. 233 are ongoing. These two bills would permanently ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rockero3000.com/teamlathrop/?p=23&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>FHA Loans and FHA Loan Requirements</title>
    <link href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/432660/FHA-Loans-and-FHA" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-19:/commentary/2190499</id>
    <updated>2008-03-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Chris&amp;#39;s Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Additionally, there is legislation in the works that could further relax the FHA loan requirements in the form of HR 1852. Among other items being discussed are making the new, temporary FHA limits permanent and allowing for no down ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://activerain.com/blogsview/432660/FHA-Loans-and-FHA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>FHA Loans Vs. Fannie Mae &amp;amp; Freddie Mac Conforming Loans</title>
    <link href="http://www.aboutcaliforniahomeloans.com/blog/2008/03/20/fha-loans-vs-fannie-mae-freddie-mac-conforming-loans/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-19:/commentary/1958167</id>
    <updated>2008-03-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Real Estate Money Matters </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
FHA loans can require as little as 3% down, with legislation in the works that can potentially reduce that to 1.5% down (HR 1852, I&#226;&#8364;&#8482;ll be keeping tabs on that bill). Additionally, FHA loans allow up to 6% seller contributions to closing ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.aboutcaliforniahomeloans.com/blog/2008/03/20/fha-loans-vs-fannie-mae-freddie-mac-conforming-loans/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) was established by</title>
    <link href="http://rmblog2.heathandfitness.info/?p=250" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-19:/commentary/1760303</id>
    <updated>2008-03-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Reverse Mortgage </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 1852, the &#226;&#8364;&#339;Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007,&#226;&#8364;*&amp;quot; Housing Subcommittee Ranking Member Judy Biggert and Full Committee Ranking Member Spencer Bachus introduced HR 1752, also entitled &#226;&#8364;&#339;The Expanding American Homeownership Act &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rmblog2.heathandfitness.info/?p=250&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Week Ahead: The Week of September 10</title>
    <link href="http://gafnajuliahux.wordpress.com/2008/03/16/the-week-ahead-the-week-of-september-10/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-15:/commentary/1958168</id>
    <updated>2008-03-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gafnajuliahux&amp;#39;s Weblog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
On the House floor schedule are HR 811, requiring states to use voting machines that produce a paper trail (not paper airplanes) and some other election reforms, and HR 1852, to rework the FHA&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s mortgage lending programs. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://gafnajuliahux.wordpress.com/2008/03/16/the-week-ahead-the-week-of-september-10/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Mitigating the foreclosure crisis with eased broker restrictions ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.govtrack.us/blog/2008/03/13/mitigating-the-foreclosure-crisis-with-eased-broker-restrictions-on-loans/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-12:/commentary/1722120</id>
    <updated>2008-03-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Legislative Analysis Community Blog at GovTrack </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 1852: Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007 has a clause in it that rids the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) qualification that requires brokers to have liquid assets, $60000 in the bank, to get approved to do FHA loans. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.govtrack.us/blog/2008/03/13/mitigating-the-foreclosure-crisis-with-eased-broker-restrictions-on-loans/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Scott County MN Real Estate Agents Don&#226;&#8364;&#8482;t Want to Sell Your House!</title>
    <link href="http://realestatetwincities.net/scott-county-mn-real-estate-agents/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-11:/commentary/1722118</id>
    <updated>2008-03-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Kermit Johnson </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Long Lake MN Real Estate Report; Lake Riley report Hennepin/Carver County MN - (Eden Prairie and Chanhassen); Brooklyn Park MN implements home inspection ordinance. Please support HR 1852, the Expanding American Homeownership Act of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://realestatetwincities.net/scott-county-mn-real-estate-agents/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Affordable Housing Trust Fund Moves Forward - Affordable Housing ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.builderonline.com/affordable-housing/affordable-housing-trust-fund-moves-forward.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-08:/commentary/3475442</id>
    <updated>2008-03-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>BOL Business Management </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The enabling legislation for both those sources is tied to the government-sponsored enterprises (GSE) reform bill, Federal Housing Finance Reform Act of 2007 (H.R. 1427), and the Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007 (H.R. 1852), ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.builderonline.com/affordable-housing/affordable-housing-trust-fund-moves-forward.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>fha loan limits</title>
    <link href="http://endfrankdesmoulinslagir.blogspot.com/2008/03/fha-loan-limits.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-06:/commentary/1741697</id>
    <updated>2008-03-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>end frank desmoulinslagir </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Bush says no to raising FHA loan limits past $417000 - In a policy statement on HR 1852, the administration supports provisions of the bill that would raise FHA loan limits to $417000 in high-cost areas and . ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://endfrankdesmoulinslagir.blogspot.com/2008/03/fha-loan-limits.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>fha loan limits</title>
    <link href="http://vidscarlottaboutillette.blogspot.com/2008/03/fha-loan-limits.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-05:/commentary/1843956</id>
    <updated>2008-03-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>vids carlotta boutillette </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Bush says no to raising FHA loan limits past $417000 - In a policy statement on HR 1852, the administration supports provisions of the bill that would raise FHA loan limits to $417000 in high-cost areas and . ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://vidscarlottaboutillette.blogspot.com/2008/03/fha-loan-limits.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Call to Action! FHA Reforms in the works!</title>
    <link href="http://floridarealestateinvestmentguy.com/blogs/pinecrest-real-estate/4807/call-to-action-fha/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-04:/commentary/1958169</id>
    <updated>2008-03-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pinecrest real estate </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The NAR has put out a call to action to their members in an effort to show Congress the industry&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s support of bill HR 1852 that passed the House Finance Services Committee on May 5, 2007 and is exp...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://floridarealestateinvestmentguy.com/blogs/pinecrest-real-estate/4807/call-to-action-fha/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CBO estimates that implementing H</title>
    <link href="http://rmblog2.todaysupdates.info/?p=232" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-01:/commentary/1693572</id>
    <updated>2008-03-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>rmblog2.TodaysUpdates.info </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
CBO estimates that implementing HR 1852 would result in an increase in offsetting collections of $313 million in 2008 and $628 million over the 2008-2012 period, assuming enactment of appropriation laws necessary to implement the FHA ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rmblog2.todaysupdates.info/?p=232&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Housing Crisis Calls For New Solutions, Apartment Groups Tell Congress</title>
    <link href="http://onthehillblog.blogspot.com/2008/02/housing-crisis-calls-for-new-solutions.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-27:/commentary/1680344</id>
    <updated>2008-02-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>On The Hill </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The groups also urge lawmakers to abandon their support to add to the already sizeable incentives for homeownership, including a pending FHA reform measure (HR 1852, S. 2338) that would create a federally insured zero-downpayment ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://onthehillblog.blogspot.com/2008/02/housing-crisis-calls-for-new-solutions.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Please support H.R. 1852, the Expanding American Homeownership Act ...</title>
    <link href="http://realestatetwincities.net/please-support-hr-1852-the-expanding-american-homeownership-act-of-2007/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-17:/commentary/3398496</id>
    <updated>2008-02-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Kermit Johnson </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
H.R. 1852 reforms the FHA home mortgage program by building on the strength and security of successfully insuring mortgages for more than 70 years. It is the immediate and significant response necessary to return stability to the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://realestatetwincities.net/please-support-hr-1852-the-expanding-american-homeownership-act-of-2007/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HUD SECRETARY ENCOURAGES CONGRESS TO COMPLETE WORK ON FHA REFORM ...</title>
    <link href="http://hudtopics.blogspot.com/2008/02/hud-secretary-encourages-congress-to.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-10:/commentary/1827029</id>
    <updated>2008-02-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HUD Topics </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
This letter presents the views of the US Department of Housing and Urban Development on efforts by Congress to modernize and reform the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) through the passage of HR 1852 (the Expanding American ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hudtopics.blogspot.com/2008/02/hud-secretary-encourages-congress-to.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Why the Stimulus Package is Overrated - Part 1</title>
    <link href="http://slcrealestate.blogspot.com/2008/02/why-stimulus-package-is-overrated-part.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-09:/commentary/1600524</id>
    <updated>2008-02-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Salt Lake Real Estate Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The stimulus package has bypassed HR 1852, though it&amp;#39;s possible comprehensive FHA reform could take place before the temporary provisions of the stimulus package expire. However, that doesn&amp;#39;t address pre-payment risk. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://slcrealestate.blogspot.com/2008/02/why-stimulus-package-is-overrated-part.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Manufactured homes in Condo Parks and Lending Practices</title>
    <link href="http://colechester.blogspot.com/2008/02/manufactured-homes-in-condo-parks-and.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-08:/commentary/1627627</id>
    <updated>2008-02-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Cole Chester </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
On March 29, 2007, HR 1852 (the Expanding Homeownership Act of 2007) was introduced into the House of Representatives by Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA). The bill has been referred to the Senate Committee on Banking, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://colechester.blogspot.com/2008/02/manufactured-homes-in-condo-parks-and.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>June 11, 2007</title>
    <link href="http://rmblog3.yoursportnews.info/?p=230" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-03:/commentary/1627626</id>
    <updated>2008-02-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Reverse Mortgages </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
prepared the enclosed cost estimate for HR 1852, the Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007. If you wish further details on this estimate, we will be pleased to provide them. The CBO staff contact is Susanne S. Mehlman. Sincerely, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rmblog3.yoursportnews.info/?p=230&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>June 11, 2007</title>
    <link href="http://rmblog1.todaysupdates.info/?p=244" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-24:/commentary/1794223</id>
    <updated>2008-01-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>rmblog1.TodaysUpdates.info </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
prepared the enclosed cost estimate for HR 1852, the Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007. If you wish further details on this estimate, we will be pleased to provide them. The CBO staff contact is Susanne S. Mehlman. Sincerely, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rmblog1.todaysupdates.info/?p=244&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>conforming loan limits</title>
    <link href="http://kodakcomblog.blogspot.com/2008/01/conforming-loan-limits.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-23:/commentary/1538800</id>
    <updated>2008-01-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Kodak Com Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... elements ofthe FHA modernization bill passed House (HR 1852 Expanding American Homeownership Act) and raise conforming loan limits ofthe Government-Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) economic stimulus package announced today Congressional ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://kodakcomblog.blogspot.com/2008/01/conforming-loan-limits.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>conforming loan limits</title>
    <link href="http://generalmotorsblog.blogspot.com/2008/01/conforming-loan-limits.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-23:/commentary/1538799</id>
    <updated>2008-01-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>generalmotorsblog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... Further stimulus package should include elements ofthe FHA modernization bill passed House (HR 1852 Expanding American Homeownership Act) and raise conforming loan limits ofthe Government-Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) good ol&amp;#39; folks ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://generalmotorsblog.blogspot.com/2008/01/conforming-loan-limits.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CPC letter on Stimulus to House Democratic Leadership</title>
    <link href="http://spidel.net/blog/2008/01/23/cpc-letter-on-stimulus-to-house-democratic-leadership/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-22:/commentary/1518462</id>
    <updated>2008-01-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>SpidelBlog - Ramblings of a Progressive Mind </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Further, a stimulus package should include elements ofthe FHA modernization bill passed by the House (HR 1852-The Expanding American Homeownership Act) and raise the conforming loan limits ofthe Government-Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) &#226;&#8364;&#8220; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://spidel.net/blog/2008/01/23/cpc-letter-on-stimulus-to-house-democratic-leadership/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HR 1852: Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007</title>
    <link href="http://the-mortgage-advantage.com/hr-1852-expanding-american-homeownership-act-of-2007/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-20:/commentary/1535696</id>
    <updated>2008-01-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Creating Real Estate Financing Options... </name>
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This bill HR 1852 has been passed in the House. The bill now goes on to be voted on in the Senate. Keep in mind that debate may be taking place on a companion bill in the Senate, rather than on this particular bill. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://the-mortgage-advantage.com/hr-1852-expanding-american-homeownership-act-of-2007/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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However, current legislation (HR 1852, which has passed in the House) includes an amendment proposing the loan limit be set at lower of either. 125% of the local median home price, or; 175% of the national GSE conforming limit ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fhabook.com/2008/01/18/fha-qa/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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CBO estimates that implementing HR 1852 would result in an increase in offsetting collections of $313 million in 2008 and $628 million over the 2008-2012 period, assuming enactment of appropriation laws necessary to implement the FHA ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rmblog4.myentertainmentnews.info/?p=226&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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NAR successfully lobbied for the passage of H.R. 1852, the Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007, which helps modernize FHA by expanding the availability of safe and affordable FHA-backed loans for purchases and refinances. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nakedcapitalism.com/2008/01/asset-backed-commercial-outstandings.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Second, is House Bill HR 1852. HR 1852 is the Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007, which is trying to revitalize FHA and bring it back stronger than ever. It aims to increase the maximum loan limits (125% of the median home ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://activerain.com/blogsview/324712/Why-2-8-Will&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Summary: HR 1852 would amend the National Housing Act to authorize the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) to implement a new pricing structure for the mortgage guarantees it offers. This legislation also would remove the statutory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rmblog3.yoursportnews.info/?p=204&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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HR 1852 would increase the maximum amount for loans to be eligible for FHA backing in high-cost areas to up to 175 percent of the $417000 conforming loan limit &#226;&#8364;&#8221; $729750 &#226;&#8364;&#8221; or 125 percent of an area&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s median home price, whichever is less ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fininformer.com/congress-reluctant-to-act-on-mortgage-lending-issues/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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found in Section 28 of HR 1852 for the City of Ypsilanti, Michigan in fiscal year 2008. The entity that would benefit from this provision is the City of Ypsilanti, located at City Hall, One South Huron Street, Ypsilanti, MI 48197. The ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rmblog1.superbusinessnews.info/?p=217&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Will Senate Bill 2338 be signed by the President, or will the Senate have to address HR 1852 prior to submission of SB2338? Thanking in advance. 12/26/2007 06:39 PM, by. Leave a response&#226;&#8364;&#166; Name:. Notify me of new comments:. Email: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://activerain.com/blogsview/307282/SENATE-BILL-2338&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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2007, HR 1852, which would make FHA a viable refinance alternative for people. stuck in subprime mortgages and give home buyers access to more affordable loan. options. The Senate Banking Committee recently passed similar legislation. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.estatebay.us/real-estate-financing/realtors%E5%BA%90-convene-in-record-numbers-aim-to-improve-market-confidence.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Senate&amp;#39;s FHA modernization bill stingier than House version Inman.com (subscription), CA - 29 minutes ago Legislation passed by the House in September, HR 1852, would allow FHA to insure loans up to 175 percent of the $417000 conforming ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.seriousloans.info/2007/12/17/senates-fha-modernization-bill-stingier-than-house-version-inmancom-subscription/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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The Barney Frank Amendment Update... we outlined our position on bailouts through the raising of FHA loan limits (HR 1852). And why loan freezes won&amp;#39;t work. In the Senate there are two bills, the Senate version (S2325) of the Expanding ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://naybob.blogspot.com/2007/12/senate-bill-2338-barney-frank-amendment.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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H.R. 1852 raises the limits of loans insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), allows the insuring of zero downpayment loans, provides for mandatory refunds, diverts excess FHA revenues to an affordable housing fund, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://massdiscussion.blogspot.com/2007/12/rsc-110th-congress-is-bad-for-business.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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The FHA reform bill (HR 1852) passaged by the abode and introduced to the Senate on Sept 19th already raises the FHA allowance limit... in soaring-cost areas from $362790 to the $417000 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news.yoursearchlive.com/blogs/no-faxing-payday-loan/18953/frank-fha-barney-the/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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The US House of Representatives passed HR 1852 on September 18 2007. The bill is called the &#226;&#8364;&#339;Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007.&#226;&#8364;* This Bill provides an amendment to increase the FHA loan limit to 125% of an area&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s median home ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://crestteam.blogspot.com/2007/12/real-estate-so-whats-good-news.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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The crisis was the impetus for House passage of Federal Housing Administration (FHA) modernization legislation (HR 1852), with an amendment to make FHA refinancing available to borrowers...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mortgage-tx.name/blogs/mortgage-financing/22796/veto-threat-clouds-hud/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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expanded program authorized by HR 1852, CBO estimates that the subsidy rate for the HECM loans would be -1.35 percent. This reduction from the estimated rate for 2008 is due to the increased risk FHA would experience under the proposed ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rmblog3.myentertainmentnews.info/?p=193&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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The Expanding American Homeownership Act, HR 1852, know as FHA reform, was approved by the US House Financial Services Committee on May 3, 2007. The bill now awaits a vote by the full House of Representatives and by the Senate. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://realestate.stevekornspan.com/kansas_city_real_estate/fha-update/11/30/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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found in Section 28 of HR 1852 for the City of Ypsilanti, Michigan in fiscal year 2008. The entity that would benefit from this provision is the City of Ypsilanti, located at City Hall, One South Huron Street, Ypsilanti, MI 48197. The ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rmblog1.todaysupdates.info/?p=204&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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... for ex felons alexis and web modern indian dog soldier mount erebus ap2155011 exchange of rings chemical plant drug tests ducati tail baton chemical diehard lawnmower batteries did hr 1852 pass? baltimore police departments ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://aqphrsjqwfun.blogspot.com/2007/11/magazine-published-each-week-inside.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Veto Threat Clouds HUD Funding Proposal</title>
    <link href="http://realestate-investment-solutions.com/?p=25283" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-11-09:/commentary/1352571</id>
    <updated>2007-11-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mortgage | Refinance </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The crisis was the impetus for House passage of Federal Housing Administration (FHA) modernization legislation (HR 1852), with an amendment to make FHA refinancing available to borrowers in default. The amendment would allow homeowners ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://realestate-investment-solutions.com/?p=25283&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Veto Threat Clouds HUD Funding Proposal</title>
    <link href="http://housingresearchorg.blogspot.com/2007/11/veto-threat-clouds-hud-funding-proposal.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-11-09:/commentary/1335193</id>
    <updated>2007-11-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Housing Research.org </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The crisis was the impetus for House passage of Federal Housing Administration (FHA) modernization legislation (HR 1852), with an amendment to make FHA refinancing available to borrowers in default. The amendment would allow homeowners ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://housingresearchorg.blogspot.com/2007/11/veto-threat-clouds-hud-funding-proposal.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>A Non-Prescription for Confronting the Sub-Prime Crisis</title>
    <link href="http://mckinneyrealestatetexas.com/the-mortgage-crisis/a-non-prescription-for-confronting-the-sub-prime-crisis/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-11-07:/commentary/1352567</id>
    <updated>2007-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mckinney Texas Real Estate And New Homes </name>
    </author>
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The Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007 (HR 1852) seeks to overhaul the regulations governing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007 (HR 3648)&#226;&#8364;&#8221;almost certain to become law&#226;&#8364;&#8221;would provide tax ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mckinneyrealestatetexas.com/the-mortgage-crisis/a-non-prescription-for-confronting-the-sub-prime-crisis/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Barney Frank Amendment or The FHA McMansion Bailout</title>
    <link href="http://naybob.blogspot.com/2007/11/barney-frank-amendment-or-fha-mcmansion.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-11-07:/commentary/1329176</id>
    <updated>2007-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Nattering Naybob Chronicles </name>
    </author>
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The FHA reform bill (HR 1852) passed by the House and introduced to the Senate on Sept 19th already raises the FHA loan limit... in high-cost areas from $362790 to the $417000 conforming loan limit. Which is the upper limit on the loans ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://naybob.blogspot.com/2007/11/barney-frank-amendment-or-fha-mcmansion.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>I am a Prophet http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prophet (Images ...</title>
    <link href="http://rougeknights.blogspot.com/2007/11/i-am-prophet-httpen.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-11-05:/commentary/1352572</id>
    <updated>2007-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Rougeknights </name>
    </author>
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In September, the House passed the Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007, HR1852, a bill to enable the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) to serve more subprime borrowers at affordable rates and terms, recapture borrowers that ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rougeknights.blogspot.com/2007/11/i-am-prophet-httpen.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>New FHA Bill Building Steam Through Congress</title>
    <link href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/262650/New-FHA-Bill-Building" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-11-04:/commentary/1329178</id>
    <updated>2007-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Collette&amp;#39;s Blog </name>
    </author>
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&amp;quot;HR 1852, otherwise referred to as &#226;&#8364;&#732;The Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007,&amp;#39; reforms the FHA mortgage insurance program in an effort to allow it to compete in today&amp;#39;s market.&amp;quot; This bill is meant to increase the FHA loan lim&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://activerain.com/blogsview/262650/New-FHA-Bill-Building&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>June 11, 2007</title>
    <link href="http://rmblog3.yoursportnews.info/?p=172" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-11-01:/commentary/1312654</id>
    <updated>2007-11-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Reverse Mortgages </name>
    </author>
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prepared the enclosed cost estimate for HR 1852, the Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007. If you wish further details on this estimate, we will be pleased to provide them. The CBO staff contact is Susanne S. Mehlman. Sincerely, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rmblog3.yoursportnews.info/?p=172&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Fha Housing</title>
    <link href="http://fha-housing-905.blogspot.com/2007/11/fha-housing-fha-mortgage-center-has.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-31:/commentary/1352573</id>
    <updated>2007-10-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Fha Housing </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... addition to the trust fund, the House of Representatives passed last month, HR 1852, the Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007, to reform the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), which will enable the program to serve more . ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fha-housing-905.blogspot.com/2007/11/fha-housing-fha-mortgage-center-has.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Increasing FHA Loan Limits</title>
    <link href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/258930/Increasing-FHA-Loan-Limits" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-31:/commentary/1352570</id>
    <updated>2007-10-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Ricardo Bueno&amp;#39;s Blog </name>
    </author>
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From the Statement of Administration Policy: HR 1852 - Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007... &amp;quot;The President has called on Congress to expeditiously pass the Administration&amp;#39;s FHA Modernization bill to assist more homeowners ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://activerain.com/blogsview/258930/Increasing-FHA-Loan-Limits&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Weekly Commentary</title>
    <link href="http://trytahoe.com/blog/2007/11/02/weekly-commentary-2/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-31:/commentary/1352566</id>
    <updated>2007-10-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>trytahoe.com Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
to HR 1852 increases the FHA loan limits to 125 percent of an area&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s median home price, with a cap at $729750.&#226;&#8364;* [Cal. Assoc. of Realtors&#194;&#174;] Further, HR 1852 would eliminate the 3% down payment requirement. The bill passed the House with ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://trytahoe.com/blog/2007/11/02/weekly-commentary-2/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Fha Insurance</title>
    <link href="http://fha-insurance-903.blogspot.com/2007/11/fha-insurance-even-with-this-success.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-31:/commentary/1312653</id>
    <updated>2007-10-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Fha Insurance </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
House to Tackle Housing Crisis With Bill Liberalizing FHA Insurance Congressional Quarterly, DC - Sep 14, 2007 The bill ( HR 1852 ) seeks to modernize FHA&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s mortgage insurance, once widely used by homebuyers but overtaken in recent . ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fha-insurance-903.blogspot.com/2007/11/fha-insurance-even-with-this-success.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Fha Homes</title>
    <link href="http://fha-homes-901.blogspot.com/2007/11/fha-homes-millions-of-americans-are.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-31:/commentary/1312649</id>
    <updated>2007-10-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Fha Homes </name>
    </author>
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The combination of FHASecure and risk-based premium pricing . to HR 1852 increases the FHA loan limits to 125 percent of an area&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s median home price, with a cap at $729750.&#226;&#8364;* [Cal. Assoc. of Realtors&#194;&#174;] Further, HR 1852 would eliminate ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fha-homes-901.blogspot.com/2007/11/fha-homes-millions-of-americans-are.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Where&amp;#39;s FHA when You Need It?!?</title>
    <link href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/256734/Where-s-FHA-when" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-30:/commentary/1357676</id>
    <updated>2007-10-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Eleanor&amp;#39;s Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
These are the SAME COMPANIES that are fighting to withhold HR 1852 FHA REFORM! This bill takes away the need for audits, allows vertually all mortgage companies to offer FHA loans - RAISES THE MAXIMUM LIMIT in most areas to an ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://activerain.com/blogsview/256734/Where-s-FHA-when&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>News Flash - Reprieve for FHA Seller Assisted Down Payment Programs</title>
    <link href="http://fhaloanadvice.com/index.php/2007/10/31/news-flash-reprieve-for-fha-seller-assisted-down-payment-programs/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-30:/commentary/1312652</id>
    <updated>2007-10-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>FHA Loan Advice </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
One of the pieces of legislation he was talking about is the Senate version of the House&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s HR 1852 which will raise FHA mortgage limits among other things. In addition, Congress&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s Joint Economic Committee issued a statement last week ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fhaloanadvice.com/index.php/2007/10/31/news-flash-reprieve-for-fha-seller-assisted-down-payment-programs/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Fed Quarter Point Rate Reduction and Housing Market</title>
    <link href="http://buytahoehomes.com/blog/home-finance-fed-rate/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-30:/commentary/1312647</id>
    <updated>2007-10-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lake Tahoe Homes &amp;amp; Real Estate Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
to HR 1852 increases the FHA loan limits to 125 percent of an area&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s median home price, with a cap at $729750.&#226;&#8364;* [Cal. Assoc. of Realtors&#194;&#174;] Further, HR 1852 would eliminate the 3% down payment requirement. The bill passed the House with ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://buytahoehomes.com/blog/home-finance-fed-rate/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>What&amp;#39;s up with the new FHA loans?</title>
    <link href="http://www.realtown.com/adurbin/blog/buyers/whats-up-with-the-new-fha-loans" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-28:/commentary/1300425</id>
    <updated>2007-10-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Untitled </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Last month, the House overwhelmingly passed FHA reform bill HR 1852 (The Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007). The next step is the Senate where a vote is expected within the next few months. As the bill stands now, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.realtown.com/adurbin/blog/buyers/whats-up-with-the-new-fha-loans&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>New FHA Mortage Rules Opens Door Of Opportunity To Buyers</title>
    <link href="http://www.thesandiegocoast.com/2007/10/28/new-fha-mortage-rules-opens-door-of-opportunity-to-buyers/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-27:/commentary/1312651</id>
    <updated>2007-10-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>San Diego Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The new provisions are part of an FHA reform bill (HR 1852) making its way through Congress. The basic objective of the legislation, according to the bill&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s text, is &amp;quot;to modernize and update the National Housing Act and enable the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thesandiegocoast.com/2007/10/28/new-fha-mortage-rules-opens-door-of-opportunity-to-buyers/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Exurban Nation: HR 3609</title>
    <link href="http://exurbannation.blogspot.com/2007/10/hr-3609.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-22:/commentary/3475439</id>
    <updated>2007-10-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Exurban Nation </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
All this &quot;legislation&quot; HR 1852, HR 3648 etc. are smokescreens by our politicians to say something is being done. They're being held up in the Senate and are a knee jerk reaction to what's going on. Where action is taking place is within .&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://exurbannation.blogspot.com/2007/10/hr-3609.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pending: Federal Housing Authority $75000 Surety Bond</title>
    <link href="http://www.bryantsuretybonds.com/bond-blog/mortgage-broker-surety-bond/pending-federal-housing-authority-75000-surety-bond/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-20:/commentary/1262084</id>
    <updated>2007-10-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Surety Bond Information </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 1852: Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007. Goal: The goal of this legislation is to update the National Housing Act and enable the Federal Housing Administration to use risk-based pricing. The hope is this will allow the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bryantsuretybonds.com/bond-blog/mortgage-broker-surety-bond/pending-federal-housing-authority-75000-surety-bond/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HR 1852</title>
    <link href="http://kroneteam.wordpress.com/2007/10/21/hr-1852/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-20:/commentary/1258342</id>
    <updated>2007-10-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Krone Team </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
As you might know, &#226;&#8364;&#339;the US House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed HR 1852, the &#226;&#8364;&#339;Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007.&#226;&#8364;* This is expected to &#226;&#8364;&#339;revitalize the Federal Housing Administration (FHA).&#226;&#8364;* ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://kroneteam.wordpress.com/2007/10/21/hr-1852/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Updates on upping limits FHA and other govenment-backed loans ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.governmentrefinanceassistance.com/government-financing-assistance/updates-on-upping-limits-fha-and-other-govenment-backed-loans-nationwide-and-in-california/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-18:/commentary/1252008</id>
    <updated>2007-10-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Government Refinance Assistance </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House also passed HR 1852, which could increase FHA loan amounts, on Sept. 18 but the Senate has not taken action. A 2005 study by the California Association of Mortgage Brokers projected that raising conforming loan limits would ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.governmentrefinanceassistance.com/government-financing-assistance/updates-on-upping-limits-fha-and-other-govenment-backed-loans-nationwide-and-in-california/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pax House</title>
    <link href="http://pax-house-901.blogspot.com/2007/10/pax-house-major-pax-began-in-2005-when.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-17:/commentary/1265682</id>
    <updated>2007-10-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pax House </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Pax House Dingle Ireland This week, the House will consider the Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007 (HR 1852). One provision of this bill will provide some surplus Federal Housing Authority (FHA) revenues to support the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pax-house-901.blogspot.com/2007/10/pax-house-major-pax-began-in-2005-when.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Mortgage Legislation Update</title>
    <link href="http://fha-loan-interest-rate.xloansx.com/47504/mortgage-legislation-update/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-13:/commentary/1312657</id>
    <updated>2007-10-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Fha Loan Interest Rate </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 1852 - Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007 This is the key FHA reform ... in the House and Senate versions, it may never become law. HR 3648 - Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Posted in Salt Lake Real Estate Blog ( View Technorati ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fha-loan-interest-rate.xloansx.com/47504/mortgage-legislation-update/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>National Housing Trust Fund Passes House, Draws Bush Veto Threat</title>
    <link href="http://floridaworkforcehousing.net/showDiary.do?diaryId=1024" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-11:/commentary/1223712</id>
    <updated>2007-10-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Florida Workforce Housing Network: - Front Page </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The bill seeks to accomplish this with funding from the proposed GSE Affordable Housing Fund (HR 1427), FHA savings that result from the enactment of the Expanding American Homeownership Act (HR 1852), and any other sources of funds ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://floridaworkforcehousing.net/showDiary.do?diaryId=1024&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>How To Win In A Game Of &amp;quot;Gotcha&amp;quot;</title>
    <link href="http://www.theprogressiveconnection.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=151" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-11:/commentary/1220887</id>
    <updated>2007-10-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Progressive Connection - Front Page </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
She said provisions of the underlying bill (HR 1852) designed to address the mortgage crisis outweighed the immigration issue. &amp;quot;Sometimes you have to make a choice on whether you want to support a sentiment that you may agree with or ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theprogressiveconnection.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=151&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Mizner</title>
    <link href="http://mizner-915.blogspot.com/2007/10/mizner-dont-talk-about-yourself-it-will.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-10:/commentary/1293299</id>
    <updated>2007-10-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mizner </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Along with &#226;&#8364;&#339;the FED&#226;&#8364;* cutting the discount rate by half a percentage point, the House of Representatives passed the Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007, HR 1852, offering homeowners a safer alternative to risky mortgage products ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mizner-915.blogspot.com/2007/10/mizner-dont-talk-about-yourself-it-will.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Mizner Country Club</title>
    <link href="http://mizner-country-club-967.blogspot.com/2007/10/mizner-country-club-toll-brothers.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-10:/commentary/1286636</id>
    <updated>2007-10-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mizner Country Club </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Along with &#226;&#8364;&#339;the FED&#226;&#8364;* cutting the discount rate by half a percentage point, the House of Representatives passed the Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007, HR 1852, offering homeowners a safer alternative to risky mortgage products ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mizner-country-club-967.blogspot.com/2007/10/mizner-country-club-toll-brothers.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Republican Motions Try to Force Freshman Democrats Into Difficult ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.nrcc.org/news/view_article.asp?id=671" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-10:/commentary/1219231</id>
    <updated>2007-10-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NRCC News Articles - RSS Feed </name>
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She said provisions of the underlying bill (HR 1852) designed to address the mortgage crisis outweighed the immigration issue. &#226;&#8364;&#339;Sometimes you have to make a choice on whether you want to support a sentiment that you may agree with or ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nrcc.org/news/view_article.asp?id=671&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The National Affordable Housing Act passes</title>
    <link href="http://www.realtown.com/mjadamssellshomes/blog/soap-box/the-national-affordable-housing-act-passes" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-10:/commentary/1219183</id>
    <updated>2007-10-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Somerset 08873 </name>
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In addition to the trust fund, the House of Representatives passed last month,HR 1852, the Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007, to reform the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), which will enable the program to serve more ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.realtown.com/mjadamssellshomes/blog/soap-box/the-national-affordable-housing-act-passes&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House of Representatives Passes Affordable Housing Trust Fund Act</title>
    <link href="http://www.fhaloanpros.com/2007/10/house-of-representatives-passes-affordable-housing-trust-fund-act/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-09:/commentary/1215104</id>
    <updated>2007-10-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>FHA Mortgage Guide </name>
    </author>
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In addition to the trust fund, the House of Representatives passed last month, HR 1852, the Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007, to reform the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), which will enable the program to serve more ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fhaloanpros.com/2007/10/house-of-representatives-passes-affordable-housing-trust-fund-act/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Help for Homeowners Facing High Mortgage Rate...</title>
    <link href="http://fha-home-loan-program.xloansx.com/42715/help-for-homeowners-facing/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-07:/commentary/1265676</id>
    <updated>2007-10-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Fha Home Loan Program </name>
    </author>
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Operation Destroy the Dollar: HR 1852 Objective Number One &#226;&#8364;&#8220; Bailout the Lenders. Posted by: in Real-estate news You can tell it is an election year when political operatives try to pander to every single group with no long-term thought ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fha-home-loan-program.xloansx.com/42715/help-for-homeowners-facing/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Foreclosure Prevention - Physician, Heal Thyself</title>
    <link href="http://slcrealestate.blogspot.com/2007/10/foreclosure-prevention-physician-heal.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-07:/commentary/1207252</id>
    <updated>2007-10-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Salt Lake Real Estate Blog </name>
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In its current form, HR 1852 wants to make it easier to be an FHA broker, raise loan limits to $750000 and make it easier for borrowers to get FHA loans. This is a plan that has a price tag of $300 million dollars, but it has been ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://slcrealestate.blogspot.com/2007/10/foreclosure-prevention-physician-heal.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Rgj Com</title>
    <link href="http://rgj-com-903.blogspot.com/2007/10/rgj-com-reno-nev.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-05:/commentary/1298826</id>
    <updated>2007-10-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Rgj Com </name>
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Rgj Com RGJ Journal Jog / HR 1852 / CDOM [ Rgj_journal_jog] I ran the Journal Jog this morning. Stroller Division. Though my twins are now 3-yo . and amendment will: - eliminate the 3% downpayment requirement on FHA loans for first time ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rgj-com-903.blogspot.com/2007/10/rgj-com-reno-nev.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Rgj</title>
    <link href="http://rgj-901.blogspot.com/2007/10/rgj.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-05:/commentary/1293304</id>
    <updated>2007-10-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Rgj </name>
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RGJ Journal Jog / HR 1852 / CDOM [ Rgj_journal_jog] I ran the Journal Jog this morning. Stroller Division. Though my twins are now 3-yo . and amendment will: - eliminate the 3% downpayment requirement on FHA loans for first time . ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rgj-901.blogspot.com/2007/10/rgj.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Surety Bond</title>
    <link href="http://surety-bond-926.blogspot.com/2007/10/surety-bond-one-of-most-confusing.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-05:/commentary/1286640</id>
    <updated>2007-10-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Surety Bond </name>
    </author>
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HR 1852 Legislation has some great things in it with the exception of the surety bond replacement of a solid financial statement. I about fell off of my chair, to learn that you want to enable some of the same unethical brokers with . ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://surety-bond-926.blogspot.com/2007/10/surety-bond-one-of-most-confusing.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>FHA Loan Program Is GOOD News For Homeowners And Potential Buyers</title>
    <link href="http://veryvintagevegas.com/2007/10/06/fha-loan-program-is-good-news-for-homeowners-and-potential-buyers/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-05:/commentary/1267636</id>
    <updated>2007-10-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Very Vintage Vegas </name>
    </author>
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Last month, the House overwhelmingly passed FHA reform bill HR 1852 (The Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007). The next step is the Senate where a vote is expected within the next few months. As the bill stands now, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://veryvintagevegas.com/2007/10/06/fha-loan-program-is-good-news-for-homeowners-and-potential-buyers/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Demand for HECM Loans</title>
    <link href="http://rmblog2.heathandfitness.info/?p=151" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-05:/commentary/1212691</id>
    <updated>2007-10-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Reverse Mortgage </name>
    </author>
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expanded program authorized by HR 1852, CBO estimates that the subsidy rate for the HECM loans would be -1.35 percent. This reduction from the estimated rate for 2008 is due to the increased risk FHA would experience under the proposed ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rmblog2.heathandfitness.info/?p=151&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>More on FHA reform bill (HR 1852)</title>
    <link href="http://www.governmentrefinanceassistance.com/government-financing-assistance/more-on-fha-reform-bill-hr-1852/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-04:/commentary/1200414</id>
    <updated>2007-10-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Government Refinance Assistance </name>
    </author>
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The new provisions are part of an FHA reform bill (HR 1852) working its way through Congress. The basic objective of the legislation, according to its text, is &#226;&#8364;&#339;to modernize and update the National Housing Act and enable the Federal ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.governmentrefinanceassistance.com/government-financing-assistance/more-on-fha-reform-bill-hr-1852/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Sun Trust</title>
    <link href="http://sun-trust-908.blogspot.com/2007/10/sun-trust-mfs-sun-life-series-trust.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-03:/commentary/1293300</id>
    <updated>2007-10-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Sun Trust </name>
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Under a proposed amendment to HR 1852 (FHA modernization of 2007) The Federal Housing Administration would be able to insure single . Noah did not get a Sub Prime or Exotic Mortgage and neither should you. by Michael Mapes, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://sun-trust-908.blogspot.com/2007/10/sun-trust-mfs-sun-life-series-trust.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Passes Comprehensive FHA Reform</title>
    <link href="http://isrepblog.blogspot.com/2007/10/oooo.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-03:/commentary/1200419</id>
    <updated>2007-10-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ISREP Member Blog&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;- International... </name>
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Washington, DC - The US House of Representatives today overwhelmingly passed HR 1852, the &amp;quot;Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007,&amp;quot; which will revitalize the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), a federally insured loan program ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://isrepblog.blogspot.com/2007/10/oooo.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>California consolidation debt loan - Bush says no to raising FHA ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.besttechblogs.info/vi3poster/california-consolidation-debt-loan/2007/09/california-consolidation-debt-loan-bush-says-no-to-raising-fha-loan-limits.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-02:/commentary/1286641</id>
    <updated>2007-10-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>california consolidation debt loan </name>
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Bush says no to raising FHA loan limits past $417000 - Seattle Post IntelligencerModesto BeeBush says no to raising FHA loan limits past $417000Seattle Post Intelligencer - 22 hours agoIn a policy statement on HR 1852, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.besttechblogs.info/vi3poster/california-consolidation-debt-loan/2007/09/california-consolidation-debt-loan-bush-says-no-to-raising-fha-loan-limits.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Mortgage Bankers Association&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.guarantymortgage.net/?p=358" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-02:/commentary/1267637</id>
    <updated>2007-10-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mortgage Guarantee </name>
    </author>
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This week, the House passed HR 1852, known colloquially as &#226;&#8364;&#339;FHA modernization&#226;&#8364;* and officially as the &#226;&#8364;&#339;Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007.&#226;&#8364;* A rough day for bonds Bond yields rose about 15 basis points. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.guarantymortgage.net/?p=358&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Operation Destroy the Dollar: HR 1852 Objective Number One ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.inmoneytoday.com/2007/10/03/operation-destroy-the-dollar-hr-1852-objective-number-one-%E2%80%93-bailout-the-lenders-3/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-02:/commentary/1265660</id>
    <updated>2007-10-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>money blog </name>
    </author>
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Today we will take a look at an absurd piece of legislation that passed the house, HR 1852. I will translate the key points for you into blunt language and what it means to you and our country. Take a look at this press release issued a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.inmoneytoday.com/2007/10/03/operation-destroy-the-dollar-hr-1852-objective-number-one-%E2%80%93-bailout-the-lenders-3/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>FHA Bill Passes House Finance Committee</title>
    <link href="http://98201-everett.blogspot.com/2007/10/fha-bill-passes-house-finance-committee.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-01:/commentary/1663918</id>
    <updated>2007-10-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>98201 - No. Everett Real Estate&amp;lt;br&amp;gt; </name>
    </author>
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Washington, DC - The US House of Representatives today overwhelmingly passed HR 1852, the &amp;quot;Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007,&amp;quot; which will revitalize the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), a federally insured loan program ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://98201-everett.blogspot.com/2007/10/fha-bill-passes-house-finance-committee.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Operation Destroy the Dollar: HR 1852 Objective Number One ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.foreclosurehomeforsale.info/operation-destroy-the-dollar-hr-1852-objective-number-one-%E2%80%93-bailout-the-lenders" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-01:/commentary/1380560</id>
    <updated>2007-10-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ForEclosure Home For Sale </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
You can tell it is an election year when political operatives try to pander to every single group with no long-term thought process of the implications of instant gratification. Maybe that is why the United States on a personal level, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.foreclosurehomeforsale.info/operation-destroy-the-dollar-hr-1852-objective-number-one-%E2%80%93-bailout-the-lenders&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Connecticut Real Estate and Mortgage Update</title>
    <link href="http://blog.ctrelocation.com/public/item/185152" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-01:/commentary/1265684</id>
    <updated>2007-10-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Eastern Connecticut Real Estate | Eastern... </name>
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But there is a second FHA Bill, the &#226;&#8364;&#339;American Homeownership Act of 2007 Bill: HR 1852&#226;&#8364;* that would go a long way to providing the needed relief to these Borrowers, and to first time homebuyers as well. The House passed their version of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.ctrelocation.com/public/item/185152&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Operation Destroy the Dollar: HR 1852 Objective Number One ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.inmoneytoday.com/2007/10/02/operation-destroy-the-dollar-hr-1852-objective-number-one-%E2%80%93-bailout-the-lenders-2/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-01:/commentary/1208581</id>
    <updated>2007-10-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>money blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Today we will take a look at an absurd piece of legislation that passed the house, HR 1852. I will translate the key points for you into blunt language and what it means to you and our country. Take a look at this press release issued a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.inmoneytoday.com/2007/10/02/operation-destroy-the-dollar-hr-1852-objective-number-one-%E2%80%93-bailout-the-lenders-2/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PASSES HR 1852 MAKING IT EASIER TO OBTAIN ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.reliberation.com/blogs/347homeloanscom/archive/2007/10/01/house-of-representatives-passes-h-r-1852-making-it-easier-to-obtain-fha-loans-if-the-senate-follows-suit.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-30:/commentary/3753929</id>
    <updated>2007-09-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Reliberation | Real Estate Blog | Industry... </name>
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The new law will enable FHA to serve more subprime borrowers at affordable rates and terms, recapture borrowers that have turned to predatory loans in recent years, and offer refinancing loan opportunities to borrowers struggling to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reliberation.com/blogs/347homeloanscom/archive/2007/10/01/house-of-representatives-passes-h-r-1852-making-it-easier-to-obtain-fha-loans-if-the-senate-follows-suit.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Tubbs Jones Votes in Favor of Homeownership Expansion Legislation ...</title>
    <link href="http://moneysitemaker.com/blogs/low-income-housing-rental-business-opportunity/7449/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-30:/commentary/1298825</id>
    <updated>2007-09-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Low income housing rental business opportunity </name>
    </author>
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Today, Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones released this statement in support of HR 1852, The Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007. The measure passed the House 348 - 72.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://moneysitemaker.com/blogs/low-income-housing-rental-business-opportunity/7449/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Investors to Fed: Thanks for nothing</title>
    <link href="http://gusspoon.wordpress.com/2007/10/01/investors-to-fed-thanks-for-nothing/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-30:/commentary/1176659</id>
    <updated>2007-09-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Hello! America! </name>
    </author>
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The House passed HR 1852, to modernize and update the National Housing Act and enable the Federal Housing Administration to use risk-based pricing to more effectively reach underserved borrowers, by a recorded vote of 348 ayes to 72 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://gusspoon.wordpress.com/2007/10/01/investors-to-fed-thanks-for-nothing/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Passage of the &#226;&#8364;&#339;Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007&#226;&#8364;*</title>
    <link href="http://changhomes1.blogspot.com/2007/09/passage-of-expanding-american.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-29:/commentary/1265679</id>
    <updated>2007-09-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wayne&amp;#39;s Real Estate World </name>
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HR 1852, the &#226;&#8364;&#339;Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007,&#226;&#8364;* was introduced by Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) and modernizes the FHA mortgage insurance program, providing American homeowners with safe, affordable mortgage ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://changhomes1.blogspot.com/2007/09/passage-of-expanding-american.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Operation Destroy the Dollar: HR 1852 Objective Number One ...</title>
    <link href="http://refinancemortageblog.com/blogs/bank-of-america-mortgage-loans/48316/operation-destroy-the-dollar/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-29:/commentary/1204676</id>
    <updated>2007-09-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bank of america mortgage loans </name>
    </author>
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What we are telling people is credit doesn&#226;&#8364;&#8482;t matter, saving is irrelevant, and bad moves will have a bailout from the government. Does this make sense&amp;#39; Then the reverse mortgage portion is just classic. ......&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://refinancemortageblog.com/blogs/bank-of-america-mortgage-loans/48316/operation-destroy-the-dollar/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Actions 9/17/2007 - 9/21/2007</title>
    <link href="http://nethirddistrict.blogspot.com/2007/09/house-actions-9172007-9212007.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-28:/commentary/1174020</id>
    <updated>2007-09-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Smith Watch - Nebraska&amp;#39;s 3rd District </name>
    </author>
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RES.650 - Providing for consideration of the bill (HR 1852) to modernize and update the National Housing Act and enable the Federal Housing Administration to use risk-based pricing to more effectively reach underserved borrowers, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://nethirddistrict.blogspot.com/2007/09/house-actions-9172007-9212007.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>NETWORK Urges Support for Affordable Housing</title>
    <link href="http://www.paxchristimetrodc.org/2007/09/28/network-housing/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-27:/commentary/1174001</id>
    <updated>2007-09-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pax Christi Metro DC </name>
    </author>
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This week, the House will consider the Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007 (HR 1852). One provision of this bill will provide some surplus Federal Housing Authority (FHA) revenues to support the National Affordable Housing ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.paxchristimetrodc.org/2007/09/28/network-housing/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Where The Rubber Meets The Road (9/28/07)</title>
    <link href="http://liberaldoomsayer.blogspot.com/2007/09/where-rubber-meets-road-92807.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-27:/commentary/1170860</id>
    <updated>2007-09-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Liberal Doomsayer </name>
    </author>
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A yes vote was to pass HR 1852. Voting yes: Brady, Castle, Dent, Fattah, Gerlach, Holden, LoBiondo, Murphy, Pitts, Saxton, Schwartz, Sestak and Smith. Not voting: Andrews. Better not tell Dubya about this, since it involves that bad ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://liberaldoomsayer.blogspot.com/2007/09/where-rubber-meets-road-92807.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007 : HR 1852 and ...</title>
    <link href="http://antpac.lib.uci.edu/record=b3543960*eng" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-27:/commentary/1170288</id>
    <updated>2007-09-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>New Materials in English </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
United States. Congress. House. Committee on Financial Services. Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://antpac.lib.uci.edu/record=b3543960*eng&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>PRO-CON: Should government respond to subprime mortgage crisis ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.creditsal.com/pro-con-should-government-respond-to-subprime-mortgage-crisis-yes-news-opinion-kansascitycom/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-26:/commentary/1286637</id>
    <updated>2007-09-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Creditsal </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
In the wake of high foreclosures and instability in the mortgage markets, HR 1852, the &#226;&#8364;&#339;Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007,&#226;&#8364;* revitalizes the Federal Housing Administration, providing critical aid to those in need of mortgage ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.creditsal.com/pro-con-should-government-respond-to-subprime-mortgage-crisis-yes-news-opinion-kansascitycom/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>FHA to the rescue!</title>
    <link href="http://blogs.doublepositive.com/2007/09/27/fha-to-the-rescue/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-26:/commentary/1177481</id>
    <updated>2007-09-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>blogs.doublepositive.com </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
What do you think, any reason why the Senate shouldn&#226;&#8364;&#8482;t pass HR 1852 (listed below)? How does this fall in with Bush&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s feelings:. &#226;&#8364;&#339;I plan to help homeowners, the government&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s got a role to play,&#226;&#8364;* Bush said. &#226;&#8364;&#339;But it&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s not t&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.doublepositive.com/2007/09/27/fha-to-the-rescue/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House of Representatives Approves Flood Insurance Reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.communityinvestmentnetwork.org/single-news-item-states/article/house-of-representatives-approves-flood-insurance-reform/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-25:/commentary/1170813</id>
    <updated>2007-09-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CIN Top News </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 1852 also requires FEMA to report to Congress annually on the financial status of the NFIP, increases the amount FEMA can raise policy rates in any given year from 10 percent to 15 percent, and authorizes funding for additional staff ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.communityinvestmentnetwork.org/single-news-item-states/article/house-of-representatives-approves-flood-insurance-reform/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Expanding Homeownership Opportunities Bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.knowledgeplex.org/news/885171.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-25:/commentary/1163148</id>
    <updated>2007-09-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>KnowledgePlex News </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... ease the housing crisis in America, and bring much needed relief to homeowners struggling to avoid foreclosure, on Wednesday, Congressman Wynn joined his House colleagues in passing HR 1852, the Expanding Homeownership Act of 2007. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.knowledgeplex.org/news/885171.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Great New Changes for FHA?</title>
    <link href="http://bobbielemberg.blogspot.com/2007/09/great-new-changes-for-fha.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-25:/commentary/1161864</id>
    <updated>2007-09-25T10:56:15Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bobbie's Real Estate Blog</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 We've been waiting for this. The U.S. House of Representatives passed &lt;strong class=&quot;keyword&quot;&gt;H.R.1852&lt;/strong&gt;, the Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007 last week by a vote of 348 to 72. The bill will reform the FHA&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://bobbielemberg.blogspot.com/2007/09/great-new-changes-for-fha.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>STACEY&amp;#39;S FHA BLOG: FHA in the news.</title>
    <link href="http://www.mortgageprocessor.org/mortgage-loan-processing/2007/09/staceys-fha-blog-fha-in-news.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-24:/commentary/1159190</id>
    <updated>2007-09-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Loan Processor Blog : </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HUD&amp;#39;s second burst of media attention has been in relation to the swift movement of HR 1852 through the House of Representatives and on to the Senate. This proposal has been around is some form since early 2006 but is receiving more ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mortgageprocessor.org/mortgage-loan-processing/2007/09/staceys-fha-blog-fha-in-news.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Project Vote Smart - HR 1852 - Expanding American Homeownership ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.votesmart.org/issue_keyvote_detail.php?cs_id=15842" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-23:/commentary/3398494</id>
    <updated>2007-09-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Project Vote Smart's :: Recent Keyvotes </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 1852: To modernize and update the National Housing Act and enable the Federal Housing Administration to use risk-based pricing to more effectively reach underserved borrowers, and for other purposes. Highlights: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.votesmart.org/issue_keyvote_detail.php?cs_id=15842&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CAR Applauds Passage of HR 1852, the &#226;&#8364;&#339;Expanding American &#226;&#8364;&#166;</title>
    <link href="http://mortgageloanadvice.info/?p=2566" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-23:/commentary/1160962</id>
    <updated>2007-09-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mortgage </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
newsdesk wrote an interesting post today on Here&#226;&#8364;&#8482;sa quick excerpt &#226;&#8364;&#166; of 2007,&#226;&#8364;* by US House of Representatives. The act, introduced by Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-Calif.), modernizes the FHA mortgage insurance program, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mortgageloanadvice.info/?p=2566&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS? Applauds Passage of HR 1852 ...</title>
    <link href="http://mortgage.infoportz.com/mortgage-amortization/2007/09/california-association-of-realtors.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-23:/commentary/1155197</id>
    <updated>2007-09-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>mortgage amortization </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
(CAR) today applauded the passage of HR 1852 the ?Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007 ? by US House of Representatives. The act introduced by Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) modernizes the FHA mortgage insurance program ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mortgage.infoportz.com/mortgage-amortization/2007/09/california-association-of-realtors.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CAR Applauds Passage of HR 1852, the &#226;&#8364;&#339;Expanding American ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.rismedia.com/wp/2007-09-24/car-applauds-passage-of-hr-1852-the-expanding-american-homeownership-act-of-2007/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-23:/commentary/1154178</id>
    <updated>2007-09-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RISMedia </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
25, 2007-The California Association of Realtors (CAR) applauded the passage of HR 1852, the &amp;quot;Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007,&amp;quot; by US House of Representatives. The act, introduced by Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-Calif. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rismedia.com/wp/2007-09-24/car-applauds-passage-of-hr-1852-the-expanding-american-homeownership-act-of-2007/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Having faith in &#226;&#8364;&#732;exotic&#226;&#8364;&#8482; mortgages</title>
    <link href="http://www.gmecha.com/loan/wordpress/?p=22377" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-22:/commentary/1231930</id>
    <updated>2007-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gmecha News: Loans </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS(R) Applauds Passage of HR 1852 Forbes - that are fairly priced without resorting to teaser rates or negative amortization. &#226;&#8364;&#339;An amendment by California Representatives Gary Miller (R-Calif. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gmecha.com/loan/wordpress/?p=22377&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Demand for HECM Loans</title>
    <link href="http://rmblog3.yoursportnews.info/?p=126" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-22:/commentary/1228155</id>
    <updated>2007-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Reverse Mortgages </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
expanded program authorized by HR 1852, CBO estimates that the subsidy rate for the HECM loans would be -1.35 percent. This reduction from the estimated rate for 2008 is due to the increased risk FHA would experience under the proposed ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rmblog3.yoursportnews.info/?p=126&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>From The Boston Real Estate Blog - Helping those in need get a ...</title>
    <link href="http://mybostonnewsblog.com/from-the-boston-real-estate-blog-helping-those-in-need-get-a-loan-again/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-22:/commentary/1159270</id>
    <updated>2007-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>My Boston News Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
This week, the House passed HR 1852, known colloquially as &#226;&#8364;&#339;FHA modernization&#226;&#8364;* and officially as the &#226;&#8364;&#339;Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007.&#226;&#8364;* Because, you know, today&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s high mortgage delinquency and foreclosure rates are a s&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mybostonnewsblog.com/from-the-boston-real-estate-blog-helping-those-in-need-get-a-loan-again/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CALIFORNIA REALTORS APPLAUD US House passage of Expanding American ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.sanfranciscosentinel.com/?p=5311" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-22:/commentary/1150966</id>
    <updated>2007-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>San Francisco Sentinel </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&#226;&#8364;&#339;An amendment by California Representatives Gary Miller (R-Calif.) and Dennis Cardoza (D-Calif.), and Barney Frank (D-Mass.) to HR 1852 increases the FHA loan limits to 125 percent of an area&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s median home price, with a cap at $729750. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sanfranciscosentinel.com/?p=5311&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>FHA Proposals !! Call your representatives!</title>
    <link href="http://www.wannanetwork.com/blog/view/?ID=4428" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-22:/commentary/1150946</id>
    <updated>2007-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WannaNetwork Blogs </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Overview of Current Reforms and Reform LegislationReform Legislation The Expanding American Homeownership Act, HR 1852, known as FHA Reform or FHA Modernization, was approved by the US House Financial Services Committee on May 3, 2007. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wannanetwork.com/blog/view/?ID=4428&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>FHA Modernization Bill</title>
    <link href="http://homeloansinutah.listpipe.com/site/2007/09/22/fha-modernization-bill/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-22:/commentary/1149062</id>
    <updated>2007-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Home Loans in Utah </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HUD Secretary Alphonso Jackson also praised HR 1852. &#226;&#8364;&#339;Today&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s vote in the House brings us one step closer to getting a comprehensive FHA Modernization bill to the President&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s desk,&#226;&#8364;* he said. &#226;&#8364;&#339;While more work needs to be done, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://homeloansinutah.listpipe.com/site/2007/09/22/fha-modernization-bill/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>FHA Reform Bill would expand Mortgage Options</title>
    <link href="http://www.annearundelagent.com/fha-reform-bill-would-expand-mortgage-options.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-21:/commentary/1663919</id>
    <updated>2007-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Anne Arundel Realtor </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
to HR 1852 offered by Reps. Barney Frank (D-Mass.), Gary Miller (R-Calif.) and Dennis Cardoza (D-Calif.) that would enable more creditworthy borrowers to purchase an FHA-insured home in major metropolitan markets by raising the FHA ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.annearundelagent.com/fha-reform-bill-would-expand-mortgage-options.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>FHA Reform Bill would expand Mortgage Options</title>
    <link href="http://www.annearundelagent.com/fha-reform-bill-would-expand-m.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-21:/commentary/1173032</id>
    <updated>2007-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Your Local Anne Arundel County Realtor </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Underscoring the importance of this issue to the housing community, NAHB sent a letter to every House member urging them to support HR 1852, the Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007, when the bill goes to the House floor later ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.annearundelagent.com/fha-reform-bill-would-expand-m.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS(R) Applauds Passage of HR 1852 ...</title>
    <link href="http://mortgage.infoportz.com/home-mortgage-loan/2007/09/california-association-of-realtorsr.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-21:/commentary/1148997</id>
    <updated>2007-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>home mortgage loan </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
An amendment by California Representatives Gary Miller (R-Calif.) and Dennis Cardoza (D-Calif.) and Barney Frank (D-Mass.) to HR 1852 increases the FHA loan limits to 125 percent of an area&amp;#39;s median home price with a cap at $729 750. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mortgage.infoportz.com/home-mortgage-loan/2007/09/california-association-of-realtorsr.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS? Applauds Passage of HR 1852 ...</title>
    <link href="http://california-news-source.blamfluie.com/2007/09/22/california-association-of-realtors?-applauds-pas-4385365.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-21:/commentary/1148996</id>
    <updated>2007-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CALIFORNIA </name>
    </author>
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?For high-cost states like California, this legislation is especially critical,? she said. ?The median price of a home in California ranges from $841660 in ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://california-news-source.blamfluie.com/2007/09/22/california-association-of-realtors?-applauds-pas-4385365.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS? Applauds Passage of HR 1852 ...</title>
    <link href="http://miller-california-42nd.blamfluie.com/2007/09/22/california-association-of-realtors?-applauds-pas-4400817.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-21:/commentary/1148048</id>
    <updated>2007-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Congressman Miller - 42nd District California </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
?An amendment by California Representatives Gary Miller (R-Calif.) and Dennis Cardoza (D-Calif.), and Barney Frank (D-Mass.) to HR 1852 increases the FHA ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://miller-california-42nd.blamfluie.com/2007/09/22/california-association-of-realtors?-applauds-pas-4400817.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS? Applauds Passage of HR 1852 ...</title>
    <link href="http://waters-california-35th.blamfluie.com/2007/09/22/california-association-of-realtors?-applauds-pas-4384934.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-21:/commentary/1146842</id>
    <updated>2007-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Congresswoman Waters - 35th District California </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The act, introduced by Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-Calif.), modernizes the FHA mortgage insurance program, providing American homeowners with safe, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://waters-california-35th.blamfluie.com/2007/09/22/california-association-of-realtors?-applauds-pas-4384934.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS? Applauds Passage of HR 1852 ...</title>
    <link href="http://cardoza-california-18th.blamfluie.com/2007/09/22/california-association-of-realtors?-applauds-pas-4384309.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-21:/commentary/1144319</id>
    <updated>2007-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Congressman Cardoza - 18th District California </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
and Dennis Cardoza (D-Calif.), and Barney Frank (D-Mass.) to HR 1852 increases the FHA loan limits to 125 percent of an area?s median home price, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cardoza-california-18th.blamfluie.com/2007/09/22/california-association-of-realtors?-applauds-pas-4384309.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bill HR 1852 Passes the House</title>
    <link href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/212749/Bill-H-R-1852" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-20:/commentary/1237967</id>
    <updated>2007-09-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Oregon &amp;amp; California Mortgage Specialist </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Well Bill HR 1852 has passed the house but still needs to make it through the senate and Mr. President Bush before it will be put into law and Mr. Bush was a little critical of the bill until some changes had been made. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://activerain.com/blogsview/212749/Bill-H-R-1852&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>NLIHC: House vote TODAY: important funding source / NAHTF; Contact ...</title>
    <link href="http://jamesmnordlundreality.spaces.live.com/Blog/cns!95B007B5E94B56DE!219.entry" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-20:/commentary/1168064</id>
    <updated>2007-09-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>As&amp;#39; salaam Alaykum :) Rahim </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Tomorrow, September 18, the House will consider HR 1852, the Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007. This bill includes a provision that reserves some of the savings created by FHA&amp;#39;s expansion ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://jamesmnordlundreality.spaces.live.com/Blog/cns!95B007B5E94B56DE!219.entry&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS&#194;&#174; Applauds Passage of HR 1852 ...</title>
    <link href="http://californiarefinancegroup.com/blog/california-association-of-realtors%C2%AE-applauds-passage-of-hr-1852-business-wire-press-release/445/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-20:/commentary/1143348</id>
    <updated>2007-09-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mortgage Refinance In California </name>
    </author>
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CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS&#194;&#174; Applauds Passage of HR 1852 &#226;&#8364;&#166;Business Wire (press release), CA - 48 minutes ago&#226;&#8364;&#339;Passage of the &amp;#39;Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007&amp;#39; will give home buyers in high-cost areas like California &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://californiarefinancegroup.com/blog/california-association-of-realtors%C2%AE-applauds-passage-of-hr-1852-business-wire-press-release/445/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS(R) Applauds Passage of HR 1852 ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiahomeloanlinks.info/1297/california-association-of-realtorsr-applauds-passage-of-hr-1852-the-expanding-american-homeownership-act-of-business-wire-via-yahoo-finance.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-20:/commentary/1142843</id>
    <updated>2007-09-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Home Loans </name>
    </author>
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LOS ANGELES----The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS&#194;&#174; today applauded the passage of HR 1852, the &amp;quot;Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007,&amp;quot; by US House of Representatives.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahomeloanlinks.info/1297/california-association-of-realtorsr-applauds-passage-of-hr-1852-the-expanding-american-homeownership-act-of-business-wire-via-yahoo-finance.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>My letter to Congress on HR 1852</title>
    <link href="http://4of2.blogspot.com/2007/09/my-letter-to-congress-on-hr-1852.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-20:/commentary/1142798</id>
    <updated>2007-09-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Four of Two </name>
    </author>
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Senators Boxer and Feinstein, I urge you in the strongest terms to vote no on HR 1852, which is titled the &amp;quot;Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007&amp;quot;. It would be a bad idea for American homeowners and a disaster for California. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://4of2.blogspot.com/2007/09/my-letter-to-congress-on-hr-1852.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Creating GSE Affordable Housing Funds: Proposed Legislation in the ...</title>
    <link href="http://opencrs.cdt.org/document/RL34158" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-20:/commentary/1142775</id>
    <updated>2007-09-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open CRS: Recently Added </name>
    </author>
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Another bill, HR 1852, the Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007, would require that savings from increased efficiency in the Federal Housing Administration also go into the national trust fund. HR 1427 is similar to HR 1461, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://opencrs.cdt.org/document/RL34158&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Michele Bachmann Votes Against Her Constituents Again</title>
    <link href="http://dumpbachmann.blogspot.com/2007/09/michele-bachmann-votes-against-her.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-20:/commentary/1140063</id>
    <updated>2007-09-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Dump Michele Bachmann </name>
    </author>
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The Bill, HR 1852, was to increase the lending reach of the FHA (Federal Housing Administration). Anyone who has gotten or applied for FHA financing on a home knows who they are and what they do. The vote was Tuesday, Sept. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://dumpbachmann.blogspot.com/2007/09/michele-bachmann-votes-against-her.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Operation Destroy the Dollar: HR 1852 Objective Number One ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.doctorhousingbubble.com/operation-destroy-the-dollar-hr-1852-objective-number-one-%E2%80%93-bailout-the-lenders/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-19:/commentary/3074450</id>
    <updated>2007-09-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Dr. Housing Bubble Blog </name>
    </author>
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Today we will take a look at an absurd piece of legislation that passed the house, HR 1852. I will translate the key points for you into blunt language and what it means to you and our country. Take a look at this press release issued a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.doctorhousingbubble.com/operation-destroy-the-dollar-hr-1852-objective-number-one-%E2%80%93-bailout-the-lenders/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Real Estate Market Watch</title>
    <link href="http://www.tri-valleyre.com/blog?p=26" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-19:/commentary/2639075</id>
    <updated>2007-09-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>East Bay Real Estate Comments </name>
    </author>
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HR 1852 which would raise the limit that Fannie Mea and Freddie Mac can purchase mortgage backed securities. As well, the FHA raised their loan limit to $625500 in California. What does all of this mean? That depends on who you talk to. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tri-valleyre.com/blog?p=26&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Operation Destroy the Dollar: HR 1852 Objective Number One ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.doctorhousingbubble.com/2007/09/20/operation-destroy-the-dollar-hr-1852-objective-number-one-%E2%80%93-bailout-the-lenders/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-19:/commentary/2051725</id>
    <updated>2007-09-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Dr. Housing Bubble Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Today we will take a look at an absurd piece of legislation that passed the house, HR 1852. I will translate the key points for you into blunt language and what it means to you and our country. Take a look at this press release issued a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.doctorhousingbubble.com/2007/09/20/operation-destroy-the-dollar-hr-1852-objective-number-one-%E2%80%93-bailout-the-lenders/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House acts to pass FHA reform. Senate moving quickly. Ellison and ...</title>
    <link href="http://zaetsch.blogspot.com/2007/09/house-acts-to-pass-fha-reform-senate.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-19:/commentary/1286634</id>
    <updated>2007-09-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Developers are Crabgrass </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Underscoring the importance of this issue to the housing community, NAHB sent a letter to every House member urging them to support HR 1852, the Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007, when the bill goes to the House floor later ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://zaetsch.blogspot.com/2007/09/house-acts-to-pass-fha-reform-senate.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Passes Comprehensive FHA Reform</title>
    <link href="http://southbaymarketplace.com/2007/09/20/house-passes-comprehensive-fha-reform.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-19:/commentary/1231931</id>
    <updated>2007-09-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>South Bay Real Estate, Palos Verdes, Torrance,... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Washington, DC - The US House of Representatives today overwhelmingly passed HR 1852, the &#226;&#8364;&#339;Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007,&#226;&#8364;* which will revitalize the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), a federally insured loan program ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://southbaymarketplace.com/2007/09/20/house-passes-comprehensive-fha-reform.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Operation Destroy the Dollar: HR 1852 Objective Number One ...</title>
    <link href="http://personalloansblog.com/blogs/us-personal-loans/68685/operation-destroy-the-dollar/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-19:/commentary/1140603</id>
    <updated>2007-09-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Us personal loans </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
They call them more expensive areas instead of overpriced bubble metro areas fueled by rancid but I think the PR folks removed that language. This is a blank check. Make sure you contact your representatives in both houses and . ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://personalloansblog.com/blogs/us-personal-loans/68685/operation-destroy-the-dollar/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Operation Destroy the Dollar: HR 1852 Objective Number One ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.secondmortgagebadcredit.us/operation-destroy-the-dollar-hr-1852-objective-number-one-%E2%80%93-bailout-the-lenders-2" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-19:/commentary/1140601</id>
    <updated>2007-09-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Second Mortgage Bad credit </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
You can tell it is an election year when political operatives try to pander to every single group with no long-term thought process of the implications of instant gratification. Maybe that is why the United States on a personal level, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.secondmortgagebadcredit.us/operation-destroy-the-dollar-hr-1852-objective-number-one-%E2%80%93-bailout-the-lenders-2&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Operation Destroy the Dollar: HR 1852 Objective Number One &#226;&#8364;&#166;</title>
    <link href="http://www.badcredithomemortgageloan.us/operation-destroy-the-dollar-hr-1852-objective-number-one" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-19:/commentary/1140112</id>
    <updated>2007-09-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bad Credit Home Mortgage Loan </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Home Loans: Winner because they become cheaper. Auto Loans: Winner because payments will be lower. Credit Cards: Winner since your APR just dropped from 18 percent to 16 percent Lenders: Winner since they are given a lifeline to do more ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.badcredithomemortgageloan.us/operation-destroy-the-dollar-hr-1852-objective-number-one&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Time to get back to work Tom!</title>
    <link href="http://blogsforcollins.wordpress.com/2007/09/21/time-to-get-back-to-work-tom/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-19:/commentary/1136924</id>
    <updated>2007-09-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Blogs for Susan Collins </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
18, 2007House Roll Call Vote 876 HR 1852. Passage of the bill that would overhaul the Federal Housing Administration&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s mortgage lending practices and designate certain agency surpluses for an affordable-housing fund. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogsforcollins.wordpress.com/2007/09/21/time-to-get-back-to-work-tom/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>White House Objects To FHA Bills</title>
    <link href="http://www.fhaloanpros.com/2007/09/white-house-objects-to-fha-bills/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-19:/commentary/1136831</id>
    <updated>2007-09-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>FHA Mortgage Guide </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 1852, as reported by the House Financial Services Committee, includes provisions that are essential to maintaining FHA&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s core mission of expanding homeownership opportunities for borrowers who are underserved, or not served, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fhaloanpros.com/2007/09/white-house-objects-to-fha-bills/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pass the Kandy, Kids</title>
    <link href="http://millionaireinvestor.org/WordPress/kentucky/real-estate/bill-quick/2007/09/20/pass-the-kandy-kids/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-19:/commentary/1136783</id>
    <updated>2007-09-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexington KY Real Estate Cash Flow Investment </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
News From The Front: House Passes HR 1852 - Searchlight Crusade House passes HR 1852. This raises the limit for FHA mortgages, appears to lower equity requirements (to less than zero) in certain... [[ This is a content summary only. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://millionaireinvestor.org/WordPress/kentucky/real-estate/bill-quick/2007/09/20/pass-the-kandy-kids/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>OH-13 &amp;amp; 18: More From Sutton and Space on Mortage Crisis Legislation</title>
    <link href="http://www.ohiodailyblog.com/2007/09/oh-13-18-more-from-sutton-and-space-on.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-19:/commentary/1136779</id>
    <updated>2007-09-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Ohio Daily Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Betty Sutton (D-Copley) has sent out a press release with more from her floor speech in support of HR 1852, passed by the House on Tuesday. The legislation would &amp;quot;revitalize&amp;quot; the Federal Housing Administration by increasing the range of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ohiodailyblog.com/2007/09/oh-13-18-more-from-sutton-and-space-on.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Learn More About HR 1852</title>
    <link href="http://www.fhabook.com/2007/09/20/learn-more-about-hr-1852/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-19:/commentary/1136778</id>
    <updated>2007-09-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>FHA Book - Expert Source on FHA Loans </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Wondering exactly what the passage of HR 1852 means for the FHA and borrowers? Head over to Peter Miller&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s FHA Mortgage Guide to learn the specifics. Peter has laid out all of the changes and what they mean in an easy to read format. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fhabook.com/2007/09/20/learn-more-about-hr-1852/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Operation Destroy the Dollar: HR 1852 Objective Number One ...</title>
    <link href="http://drhousingbubble.blogspot.com/2007/09/operation-destroy-dollar-hr-1852.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-19:/commentary/1136777</id>
    <updated>2007-09-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Doctor Housing Bubble Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Today we will take a look at an absurd piece of legislation that passed the house, HR 1852. I will translate the key points for you into blunt language and what it means to you and our country. Take a look at this press release issued a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://drhousingbubble.blogspot.com/2007/09/operation-destroy-dollar-hr-1852.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>NAR: A GOOD DAY FOR HOUSING&#226;&#8364;&#166; September 18, 2007</title>
    <link href="http://westpalmbeachhomesforsale.blogspot.com/2007/09/nar-good-day-for-housing-september-18.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-18:/commentary/1357679</id>
    <updated>2007-09-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Untitled </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Along with &#226;&#8364;&#339;the FED&#226;&#8364;* cutting the discount rate by half a percentage point, the House of Representatives passed the Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007, HR 1852, offering homeowners a safer alternative to risky mortgage products ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://westpalmbeachhomesforsale.blogspot.com/2007/09/nar-good-day-for-housing-september-18.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>FHA to Allow Surety Bond Sure you will kill me no (by: assassin17)</title>
    <link href="http://forum.brokeroutpost.com/loans/forum/2/166374.htm#651272" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-18:/commentary/1246748</id>
    <updated>2007-09-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mortgage Broker Forums at Broker Outpost </name>
    </author>
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Subject: RE: House Passes FHA Reform Legislation RE: HR 1852 I am a CAMB member. I am a 25 year veteran on the financial mortgage banking and mortgage broker business. In the past several years I have witness a degradation of my ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://forum.brokeroutpost.com/loans/forum/2/166374.htm#651272&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Is HR 1852 provisions a good thing?</title>
    <link href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/210452/Is-H-R-1852" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-18:/commentary/1189145</id>
    <updated>2007-09-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>John&amp;#39;s Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Today, the US House of Representatives passed HR 1852, the Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007 by a vote of 348-72. The measure was originally introduced by Representative Maxine Waters (D-CA), Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://activerain.com/blogsview/210452/Is-H-R-1852&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>FHA to Allow Surety Bond Sure you will kill me no (by: 1003s.com)</title>
    <link href="http://forum.brokeroutpost.com/loans/forum/2/166374.htm#652361" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-18:/commentary/1173033</id>
    <updated>2007-09-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mortgage Broker Forums at Broker Outpost </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Subject: RE: House Passes FHA Reform Legislation RE: HR 1852 I am a CAMB member. I am a 25 year veteran on the financial mortgage banking and mortgage broker business. In the past several years I have witness a degradation of my ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://forum.brokeroutpost.com/loans/forum/2/166374.htm#652361&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Conforming Limits are headed to $500k (by: OcRay)</title>
    <link href="http://forum.brokeroutpost.com/loans/forum/2/166356.htm#652776" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-18:/commentary/1164128</id>
    <updated>2007-09-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mortgage Broker Forums at Broker Outpost </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
First the request from NAMB: On Monday, NAMB sent a letter to members of the House of Representatives urging them to pass HR 1852, the &#226;&#8364;&#339;Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007, which would modernize the Federal Housing ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://forum.brokeroutpost.com/loans/forum/2/166356.htm#652776&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>FHA to Allow Surety Bond Sure you will kill me no (by: pdm)</title>
    <link href="http://forum.brokeroutpost.com/loans/forum/2/166374.htm#651490" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-18:/commentary/1159269</id>
    <updated>2007-09-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mortgage Broker Forums at Broker Outpost </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Subject: RE: House Passes FHA Reform Legislation RE: HR 1852 I am a CAMB member. I am a 25 year veteran on the financial mortgage banking and mortgage broker business. In the past several years I have witness a degradation of my ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://forum.brokeroutpost.com/loans/forum/2/166374.htm#651490&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Federal Insider: Bill Would Ban Bias on Sexual Orientation</title>
    <link href="http://ray-mesotheliomalawyers.blogspot.com/2007/09/federal-insider-bill-would-ban-bias-on.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-18:/commentary/1131337</id>
    <updated>2007-09-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mesothelioma Lawyers </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Congress 110, House vote: Vote 875: HR 1852. There&#226;&#8364;&#8482;sa better way to grow your small business. Email Marketing with Constant Contact is fast, effective, affordable. Start a 60-day free trial today! ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ray-mesotheliomalawyers.blogspot.com/2007/09/federal-insider-bill-would-ban-bias-on.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Important Information for Oakland/Berkeley HomeBuyers</title>
    <link href="http://theoaklandberkeleyjournal.blogspot.com/2007/09/important-information-for.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-18:/commentary/1131336</id>
    <updated>2007-09-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Oakland Berkeley Journal </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Washington, DC - The US House of Representatives today overwhelmingly passed HR 1852, the &#226;&#8364;&#339;Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007,&#226;&#8364;* which will revitalize the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), a federally insured loan program ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://theoaklandberkeleyjournal.blogspot.com/2007/09/important-information-for.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Passes Comprehensive FHA Reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.chapter7success.com/blog/?p=230" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-18:/commentary/1131334</id>
    <updated>2007-09-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Success </name>
    </author>
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Yesterday, the House of Representatives passed HR 1852, the &#226;&#8364;&#339;Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007,&#226;&#8364;* which will allow the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) to serve more subprime borrowers at affordable rates and terms, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.chapter7success.com/blog/?p=230&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>FHA Update: US House Passes Major Overhaul</title>
    <link href="http://www.azmortgageguru.com/fha-update-us-house-passes-major-overhaul/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-18:/commentary/1131285</id>
    <updated>2007-09-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Arizona Mortgage Guru </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 1852, The Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007, would lower down-payment requirements and raise the limits on the size of loans insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). The bill would also allow FHA to serve ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.azmortgageguru.com/fha-update-us-house-passes-major-overhaul/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>FHA Modernization Passes House</title>
    <link href="http://www.mortgageloanplace.com/blog/2007/09/19/fha-modernization-passes-house/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-18:/commentary/1131284</id>
    <updated>2007-09-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mortgage Loan Place Blog </name>
    </author>
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As many have probably already seen, HR 1852 made it through the House of Representatives on Tuesday (9/18/07) by a vote of 348-72. Optimism abounds as the push for a revamped FHA moves towards Senate committee consideration in the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mortgageloanplace.com/blog/2007/09/19/fha-modernization-passes-house/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Breaking News - HR 1852 Passed the US House (The mother of all ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.tickerforum.org/cgi-ticker/akcs-www?singlepost=72539" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-18:/commentary/1131283</id>
    <updated>2007-09-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>MarketTicker Forums </name>
    </author>
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I just called the WH comment line and talked to a very polite lady about HR 1852. I expressed how this institutionalizes all the craziness that caused the problems in the first place and how the cred.....&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tickerforum.org/cgi-ticker/akcs-www?singlepost=72539&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Votes - HR 1852: Expanding American Homeownership Act</title>
    <link href="http://more.gov.mtopgroup.com/2007/09/house-votes-hr-1852-expanding-american.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-18:/commentary/1130644</id>
    <updated>2007-09-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Deeper Inside the Mountain </name>
    </author>
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650: Providing for consideration of HR 1852 On Ordering the Previous Question Passed 226-191 On Agreeing to the Resolution Passed 227-190 HR 1852: Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007 To modernize and update the National Housing ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://more.gov.mtopgroup.com/2007/09/house-votes-hr-1852-expanding-american.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>National Associations Says Benefits From FHA Reform Legislation ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.consumermortgagereports.com/national-associations-says-benefits-from-fha-reform-legislation-and-fed-rate-cut/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-18:/commentary/1130643</id>
    <updated>2007-09-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Consumer Mortgage Reports </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
On the same day that the [tag-cat]Federal Reserve[/tag] cut the discount rate by half a percentage point, the US House of Representatives has passed the Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007, HR 1852. The legislation will offer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.consumermortgagereports.com/national-associations-says-benefits-from-fha-reform-legislation-and-fed-rate-cut/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HR 1852 Passes the House</title>
    <link href="http://fhaloanadvice.com/index.php/2007/09/19/h-r-1852-passes-the-house/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-18:/commentary/1129848</id>
    <updated>2007-09-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>FHA Loan Advice </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House on Tuesday approved HR 1852 by a vote of 348-72. Now it&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s on the way to the Senate. More info here: House passes plan to expand FHA&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s role in mortgages. Share This.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fhaloanadvice.com/index.php/2007/09/19/h-r-1852-passes-the-house/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>NAR Says Owners and Buyers Will Benefit From FHA Reform ...</title>
    <link href="http://digg.com/business_finance/NAR_Says_Owners_and_Buyers_Will_Benefit_From_FHA_Reform_Legislation_and_Fed" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-18:/commentary/1129847</id>
    <updated>2007-09-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Digg / upcoming </name>
    </author>
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On the same day that the Federal Reserve cut the discount rate by half a percentage point, the US House of Representatives has passed the Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007, HR 1852. (NAR)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://digg.com/business_finance/NAR_Says_Owners_and_Buyers_Will_Benefit_From_FHA_Reform_Legislation_and_Fed&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>FHA to Allow Surety Bond Sure you will kill me no (by: downpaymentguy)</title>
    <link href="http://forum.brokeroutpost.com/loans/forum/2/166374.htm#651238" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-18:/commentary/1128802</id>
    <updated>2007-09-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mortgage Broker Forums at Broker Outpost </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Subject: RE: House Passes FHA Reform Legislation RE: HR 1852 I am a CAMB member. I am a 25 year veteran on the financial mortgage banking and mortgage broker business. In the past several years I have witness a degradation of my ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://forum.brokeroutpost.com/loans/forum/2/166374.htm#651238&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House passes measure to ease foreclosure crisis</title>
    <link href="http://cardoza-california-18th.blamfluie.com/2007/09/19/house-passes-measure-to-ease-foreclosure-crisis-4293012.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-18:/commentary/1128765</id>
    <updated>2007-09-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Congressman Cardoza - 18th District California </name>
    </author>
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Dennis Cardoza, D-Merced. ?This bill, with our amendment included, puts FHA back in business.? Mr. Cardoza sponsored an amendment to HR 1852 with Reps. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cardoza-california-18th.blamfluie.com/2007/09/19/house-passes-measure-to-ease-foreclosure-crisis-4293012.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Conforming Limits are headed to $500k</title>
    <link href="http://forum.brokeroutpost.com/loans/forum/2/166356.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-18:/commentary/1128764</id>
    <updated>2007-09-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Broker Outpost TAG: JUMBO </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
First the request from NAMB: On Monday, NAMB sent a letter to members of the House of Representatives urging them to pass HR 1852, the &#226;&#8364;&#339;Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007, which would modernize the Federal Housing ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://forum.brokeroutpost.com/loans/forum/2/166356.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Passes FHA Reform Bill in Landslide; Would Move Maximum ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.housingwire.com/2007/09/18/house-passes-fha-reform-bill-in-landslide-would-move-maximum-lending-limit-to-730k/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-18:/commentary/1128763</id>
    <updated>2007-09-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Housing Wire </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The so-called Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007, otherwise known as HR 1852, passed the House of Representatives today in a 348-72 vote &#226;&#8364;&#8221; a landslide approval for FHA reform. Lawmakers also approved by voice vote an amendment ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.housingwire.com/2007/09/18/house-passes-fha-reform-bill-in-landslide-would-move-maximum-lending-limit-to-730k/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Mega Vote report 9/17/07</title>
    <link href="http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&amp;amp;friendID=163948048&amp;amp;blogID=311149695" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-18:/commentary/1128767</id>
    <updated>2007-09-18T05:12:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Myspace.com Blogs:cartercodemocraticwomen MySpace Blog</name>
    </author>
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  ..&gt;    September 17, 2007  In this MegaVote for Tennessee's 1st Congressional District:  Recent Congressional Votes - [ *] ...  Homeownership Act of 2007 - &lt;strong class=&quot;keyword&quot;&gt;H.R.1852&lt;/strong&gt;  The House will vote on this bill to update the National&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&amp;amp;friendID=163948048&amp;amp;blogID=311149695&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Today in Washington</title>
    <link href="http://public.cq.com/docs/cqm/cqmidday110-000002586211.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-17:/commentary/1135862</id>
    <updated>2007-09-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CQ Midday </name>
    </author>
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considers a bill (HR 1852) to allow the Federal Housing Administration to use risk-based premiums to expand its mortgage insurance program and to increase loan limits; also considers measures under suspension of the rules.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://public.cq.com/docs/cqm/cqmidday110-000002586211.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Rollcall 875: HR 1852 - On Motion to Recommit with Instructions</title>
    <link href="http://www.legislatorrater.com/rid/3559/rollcall.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-17:/commentary/1134654</id>
    <updated>2007-09-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>US House of Representatives Rollcall Feed... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.legislatorrater.com/rid/3559/rollcall.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HOUSE PASSES CARDOZA/FRANK/MILLER AMENDMENT TO EASE FORECLOSURE CRISIS</title>
    <link href="http://www6.lexisnexis.com/publisher/EndUser?Action=UserDisplayFullDocument&amp;amp;orgId=574&amp;amp;topicId=100007410&amp;amp;docId=l:671917050&amp;amp;isRss=true" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-17:/commentary/1131398</id>
    <updated>2007-09-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Congress - Press Releases </name>
    </author>
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For Immediate Release House Passes Cardoza/Frank/Miller Amendment to Ease Foreclosure Crisis Contact: Jamie McInerney (202) 225-6131 September 18, 2007 WASHINGTON, DC- Today Congressman Dennis Cardoza sponsored an amendment to HR 1852 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www6.lexisnexis.com/publisher/EndUser?Action=UserDisplayFullDocument&amp;amp;orgId=574&amp;amp;topicId=100007410&amp;amp;docId=l:671917050&amp;amp;isRss=true&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>News From The Front: House Passes HR 1852 (Searchlight Crusade)</title>
    <link href="http://www.creditsal.com/news-from-the-front-house-passes-hr-1852-searchlight-crusade/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-17:/commentary/1131286</id>
    <updated>2007-09-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Creditsal </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
House passes HR 1852 . This raises the limit for FHA mortgages, appears to lower equity requirements (to less than zero) in certain circumstances, lowers their mortgage insurance ceiling. It also lowers the credit score minimum, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.creditsal.com/news-from-the-front-house-passes-hr-1852-searchlight-crusade/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Vote: On Motion to Recommit with Instructions: HR 1852 ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.govtrack.us/congress/vote.xpd?vote=h2007-875" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-17:/commentary/1130642</id>
    <updated>2007-09-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Rep. Barton&amp;#39;s Voting Record -- Tracked... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
(This motion sends a bill back to committee with instructions on how to proceed.) Rep. Barton [R-TX] : Aye. Go to Bill Status : HR 1852: Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007. [This event matched these trackers: Rep. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.govtrack.us/congress/vote.xpd?vote=h2007-875&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>FHA an ATM?</title>
    <link href="http://www.all-foreclosure.com/blogs/njdave/2007/09/18/fha-an-atm/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-17:/commentary/1129849</id>
    <updated>2007-09-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ethicalshortsales </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
I&#226;&#8364;&#8482;m reading HR 1852. Congress is putting forth legislation which will enable the FHA to help qualified families avoid loss of homeownership by offering alternative financing&#226;&#8364;&#166;. at increased loan amounts, but with statutory caps on annual ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.all-foreclosure.com/blogs/njdave/2007/09/18/fha-an-atm/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Homeowners, Buyers Benefit from FHA Reform and Fed Rate Cut</title>
    <link href="http://rscully.topproducerblogs.com/?p=22" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-17:/commentary/1128766</id>
    <updated>2007-09-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Spokane Real Estate Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
On the same day that the Federal Reserve cut the discount rate by half a percentage point, the US House of Representatives has passed the Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007, HR 1852. The legislation will offer [...]&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rscully.topproducerblogs.com/?p=22&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Vote: Amendment 7 to HR 1852: Expanding American ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.govtrack.us/congress/vote.xpd?vote=h2007-874" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-17:/commentary/1128762</id>
    <updated>2007-09-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Rep. Barton&amp;#39;s Voting Record -- Tracked... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Failed 175-252, 10 not voting. 88% of Republicans supporting, 100% of Democrats opposing. Rep. Barton [R-TX] : Aye. Go to Bill Status : HR 1852: Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007. [This event matched these trackers: Rep. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.govtrack.us/congress/vote.xpd?vote=h2007-874&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Will it really help?</title>
    <link href="http://community.livejournal.com/political_econ/51202.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-17:/commentary/1127711</id>
    <updated>2007-09-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Political Economy </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... is often too small to attract borrowers in expensive areas such as California and the Northeast &#226;&#8364;&#8221; reducing the FHA&amp;#39;S share of the home-loan market to around 4 percent from 19 percent a decade ago. __ The House bill is HR 1852. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://community.livejournal.com/political_econ/51202.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Pushing Mortgage Insurance Plan</title>
    <link href="http://www.debtsettlementblog.net/1918/house-pushing-mortgage-insurance-plan/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-17:/commentary/1126757</id>
    <updated>2007-09-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Debt Settlement </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
CBS News - The rising tide of soured loans forced a number of lenders into bankruptcy, while hedge funds and other big investors in securities backed by subprime mortgaes took deep financial hits. __ The House bill is HR 1852. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.debtsettlementblog.net/1918/house-pushing-mortgage-insurance-plan/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>One bird with two stones?</title>
    <link href="http://oregonmortgageconnexion.blogspot.com/2007/09/one-bird-with-two-stones.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-17:/commentary/1126756</id>
    <updated>2007-09-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Oregon Mortgage ConneXion </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Also today hope for FHA Reform as the US House of Representatives passes HR 1852 overwhelmingly by a vote of 348-72. The bill now moves to the US Senate, and if passed will go to the President for signature. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://oregonmortgageconnexion.blogspot.com/2007/09/one-bird-with-two-stones.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Passes Comprehensive FHA Reform</title>
    <link href="http://portlandrealestate.wordpress.com/2007/09/18/house-passes-comprehensive-fha-reform/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-17:/commentary/1126755</id>
    <updated>2007-09-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Portland Real Estate </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Washington, DC - The US House of Representatives today overwhelmingly passed HR 1852, the &#226;&#8364;&#339;Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007,&#226;&#8364;* which will revitalize the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), a federally insured loan program ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://portlandrealestate.wordpress.com/2007/09/18/house-passes-comprehensive-fha-reform/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bush Opposes Raising Loan Limits</title>
    <link href="http://raymartinrealestate.blogspot.com/2007/09/bush-opposes-raising-loan-limits.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-17:/commentary/1126754</id>
    <updated>2007-09-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>raymartinrealestate </name>
    </author>
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In a policy statement on HR 1852, a &amp;quot;modernization bill&amp;quot; aimed at allowing FHA to serve more borrowers, the administration also warns that the bill creates too many restrictions on a plan to expand the pool of FHA-eligible borrowers by ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://raymartinrealestate.blogspot.com/2007/09/bush-opposes-raising-loan-limits.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Passes FHA Revitilization Bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.thinkglink.com/2007/09/house-passes-fha-revitilization-bill.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-17:/commentary/1126753</id>
    <updated>2007-09-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Real Estate Advice - Personal Finance Advice </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed HR 1852, the &amp;quot;Expanding American Homeownership Act 2007,&amp;quot; which will revitalize FHA. Some of the highlights of the bill (courtesy of co-sponsor Barney Frank&amp;#39;s press office) include: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thinkglink.com/2007/09/house-passes-fha-revitilization-bill.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>OH-13: Sutton (D) Speaks in Favor of Increasing FHA Mortgage ...</title>
    <link href="http://ohio2006elections.blogspot.com/2007/09/oh-13-sutton-d-speaks-in-favor-of.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-17:/commentary/1126752</id>
    <updated>2007-09-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Ohio2006 Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Betty Sutton (D-Copley Township) spoke on the House floor today in support of HR 1852, a measure that would modernize and expand the role of the Federal Housing Administration in guaranteeing mortgage loans. Under the new rules, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ohio2006elections.blogspot.com/2007/09/oh-13-sutton-d-speaks-in-favor-of.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>FHA Mortgages - Reform Bill HR 1852 Passes House</title>
    <link href="http://slcrealestate.blogspot.com/2007/09/fha-mortgages-reform-bill-hr-1852.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-17:/commentary/1126751</id>
    <updated>2007-09-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Salt Lake Real Estate Blog </name>
    </author>
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HR 1852, the Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007, passed by a vote of 348 - 72. The Senate must pass it next before President Bush can sign it into law. A number of provisions are built into this Act. Key among them are payment ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://slcrealestate.blogspot.com/2007/09/fha-mortgages-reform-bill-hr-1852.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>News From The Front: House Passes HR 1852</title>
    <link href="http://www.searchlightcrusade.net/2007/09/news-from-the-front-house-pass.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-17:/commentary/1126750</id>
    <updated>2007-09-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Searchlight Crusade </name>
    </author>
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House passes HR 1852. This raises the limit for FHA mortgages, appears to lower equity requirements (to less than zero) in certain circumstances, lowers their mortgage insurance ceiling. It also lowers the credit score minimum, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.searchlightcrusade.net/2007/09/news-from-the-front-house-pass.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Loonie breaks free from greenback Edmonton Journal - Hedge funds ...</title>
    <link href="http://hedge-funds.drewryonline.net/?p=18" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-17:/commentary/1126634</id>
    <updated>2007-09-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Untitled </name>
    </author>
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The House bill is HR 1852. On the Net: Congress: http://. Bank shares up after Rock crisis Channel 4 News - Selling by hedge funds looking to identify the next victim of the credit crisis is likely to have hit the firm&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s shares. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hedge-funds.drewryonline.net/?p=18&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Bush opposes raising FHA loan limits past $417000</title>
    <link href="http://finance-week.org/?p=537" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-17:/commentary/1126633</id>
    <updated>2007-09-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Finance Newsweek </name>
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In a policy statement on HR 1852, a &#226;&#8364;&#339;modernization bill&#226;&#8364;* aimed at allowing FHA to serve more borrowers, the administration also warns that the bill creates too many restrictions on a plan to expand the pool of FHA-eligible borrowers by ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://finance-week.org/?p=537&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>FHA Mortgage Reform</title>
    <link href="http://fhaloanadvice.com/index.php/2007/09/17/fha-mortgage-reform/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-17:/commentary/1126632</id>
    <updated>2007-09-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>FHA Loan Advice </name>
    </author>
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A bill (HR 1852), has been introduced that would increase the FHA loan limits nationwide and in high cost areas, eliminate the 3% downpayment requirement on FHA loans for first time homebuyers, extend the loan term to 40 years, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fhaloanadvice.com/index.php/2007/09/17/fha-mortgage-reform/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Survey: Hispanics Face Mortgage Hurdles</title>
    <link href="http://texasmortgageanswers.blogspot.com/2007/09/survey-hispanics-face-mortgage-hurdles.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-17:/commentary/1126631</id>
    <updated>2007-09-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Texas Mortgage Answers </name>
    </author>
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The House is expected to vote on an FHA reform bill (HR 1852) during the week of Sept. 17. Nearly 67% of the NAHREP members surveyed by the trade group and Wells Fargo Home Mortgage said they have turned away one-third of their ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://texasmortgageanswers.blogspot.com/2007/09/survey-hispanics-face-mortgage-hurdles.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>A BIG Win in the US House on FHA Reform. More help for OC Home ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.thinkfreerealtyblog.com/2007/09/18/a-big-win-in-the-us-house-on-fha-reform-more-help-for-oc-home-buyers-and-sellers/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-17:/commentary/1126630</id>
    <updated>2007-09-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ThinkFree Realty Blog </name>
    </author>
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We are pleased to report that the House of Representatives today passed, HR 1852, the Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007, by a vote of 348-72. This along with the lowering of the Benchmark Rate by 1/2 point will certainly help ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thinkfreerealtyblog.com/2007/09/18/a-big-win-in-the-us-house-on-fha-reform-more-help-for-oc-home-buyers-and-sellers/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>When the American Dream Turns Into a Nightmare: Consumers Seduced by</title>
    <link href="http://www.oklahomadebtconsolidation.net/1886/when-the-american-dream-turns-into-a-nightmare-consumers-seduced-by/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-17:/commentary/1126629</id>
    <updated>2007-09-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Oklahoma Debt Consolidation </name>
    </author>
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__ The House bill is HR 1852. On the Net: Congress: http://thomas Source: www.cbsnews.com. Best Buy, McGraw-Hill, Moody&amp;#39;s, Smithfield: US Equity Movers Bloomberg - Factory Card &amp;amp; Party Outlet Corp. (FCPO US) rallied the most since the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.oklahomadebtconsolidation.net/1886/when-the-american-dream-turns-into-a-nightmare-consumers-seduced-by/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congress 110, House vote: Vote 872: H RES 650</title>
    <link href="http://www.ron-paul.for-president.us/congress-110-house-vote-vote-872-h-res-650.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-17:/commentary/1126627</id>
    <updated>2007-09-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Ron Paul for President </name>
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Question: On Agreeing to the Resolution. Bill: H RES 650 Vote description: Providing for Consideration of HR 1852, Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007 Result: Passed, 227-190, with 15 not voting. Ron Paul voted No.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ron-paul.for-president.us/congress-110-house-vote-vote-872-h-res-650.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Rollcall 876: HR 1852 - On Passage</title>
    <link href="http://www.legislatorrater.com/rid/3560/rollcall.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-17:/commentary/1126626</id>
    <updated>2007-09-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>US House of Representatives Rollcall Feed... </name>
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Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.legislatorrater.com/rid/3560/rollcall.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Housing Help?</title>
    <link href="http://www.buzzflash.net/story.php?id=25458" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-17:/commentary/1126625</id>
    <updated>2007-09-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>BuzzFlash.net: all </name>
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Our US reps have voted for reform to help home owners caught in the mortgage crisis. The House bill is HR 1852. The Fed also announced an interest rate drop, the first in four years, spurring a jump in the Dow.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buzzflash.net/story.php?id=25458&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>OH-13: Sutton (D) Speaks in Favor of Increasing FHA Mortgage ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.ohiodailyblog.com/2007/09/oh-13-sutton-d-speaks-in-favor-of.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-17:/commentary/1126624</id>
    <updated>2007-09-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Ohio Daily Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Betty Sutton (D-Copley Township) spoke on the House floor today in support of HR 1852, a measure that would modernize and expand the role of the Federal Housing Administration in guaranteeing mortgage loans. Under the new rules, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ohiodailyblog.com/2007/09/oh-13-sutton-d-speaks-in-favor-of.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Breaking News - More handouts for the mortgage companies and ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.tickerforum.org/cgi-ticker/akcs-www?singlepost=70950" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-17:/commentary/1126623</id>
    <updated>2007-09-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>MarketTicker Forums </name>
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We are pleased to report that the House of Representatives today passed, HR 1852, the Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007, by a vote of 348-72. The National Association of REALTORS than.....&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tickerforum.org/cgi-ticker/akcs-www?singlepost=70950&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>FHA Reform Passes in House</title>
    <link href="http://www.fhaloanpros.com/2007/09/fha-reform-passes-in-house/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-17:/commentary/1126622</id>
    <updated>2007-09-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>FHA Mortgage Guide </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Bulletin: The US House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed HR 1852, The Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007. The bill passed by a bipartisan vote of 348-72. The next step will be to see what the Senate does &#226;&#8364;&#8221; and then if ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fhaloanpros.com/2007/09/fha-reform-passes-in-house/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Vote: HR 1852: Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007 ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.govtrack.us/congress/vote.xpd?vote=h2007-876" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-17:/commentary/1126621</id>
    <updated>2007-09-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Rep. Barton&amp;#39;s Voting Record -- Tracked... </name>
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Passed 348-72, 12 not voting. Bipartisan support. Rep. Barton [R-TX] : Nay. Go to Bill Status : HR 1852: Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007. [This event matched these trackers: Rep. Barton&amp;#39;s Voting Record ]&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.govtrack.us/congress/vote.xpd?vote=h2007-876&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Vote: On Ordering the Previous Question: H RES 650 Providing ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.govtrack.us/congress/vote.xpd?vote=h2007-871" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-17:/commentary/1126569</id>
    <updated>2007-09-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Rep. Biggert&amp;#39;s Voting Record -- Tracked... </name>
    </author>
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650: Providing for consideration of the bill (HR 1852) to modernize and update the National Housing Act and enable the Federal Housing Administration to use risk-based pricing to more effectively reach underserved borrowers, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.govtrack.us/congress/vote.xpd?vote=h2007-871&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>NTU Vote Alert: HR 1852</title>
    <link href="http://blog.ntu.org/main/post.php?post_id=2630" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-17:/commentary/1126568</id>
    <updated>2007-09-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Government Bytes </name>
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National Taxpayers Union Vote Alert NTU urges all Members to vote &#226;&#8364;&#339;NO&#226;&#8364;* on HR 1852, which would increase the amount and types of mortgages the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) could guarantee. This bill would allow the FHA to cover ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.ntu.org/main/post.php?post_id=2630&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Trying to make sense of HR 1852 - Expanding American Homeownership ...</title>
    <link href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/208474/Trying-to-make-sense" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-17:/commentary/1125327</id>
    <updated>2007-09-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ForeclosureFocusUSA Blog </name>
    </author>
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I&amp;#39;m reading HR 1852. Congress is putting forth legislation which will enable the FHA to help qualified families avoid loss of homeownership by offering alternative financing.... at increased loan amounts, but with statutory caps on ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://activerain.com/blogsview/208474/Trying-to-make-sense&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>MegaVote for North Carolina&#8217;s 11th Congressional District: 9/17/2007</title>
    <link href="http://myweaverville.com/?p=90" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-17:/commentary/1123533</id>
    <updated>2007-09-17T19:00:32Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Weaverville, North Carolina's Online News &amp; Events Resource</name>
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MegaVote for North Carolina&#8217;s 11th Congressional District: 9/17/2007   Recent Senate Votes  Transportation/HUD Appropriations Act, ...  in the U.S. House of Representatives.  Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007 - &lt;strong class=&quot;keyword&quot;&gt;H.R.1852&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://myweaverville.com/?p=90&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Notice of Action: HR 1852 - Expanding American Homeownership Act ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.rules.house.gov/news_details.aspx?NewsID=3019" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-16:/commentary/2051724</id>
    <updated>2007-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>News Items from the House Committee on Rules </name>
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Notice of Action: HR 1852 - Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rules.house.gov/news_details.aspx?NewsID=3019&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Federal Housing Administration Mortgage Backing - Bill Passed</title>
    <link href="http://www.vote-smart.org/issue_keyvote_detail.php?cs_id=15842" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-16:/commentary/1136832</id>
    <updated>2007-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Project Vote Smart&amp;#39;s :: Recent Keyvotes </name>
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At this time, we have posted the voting record for HR 1852 so you can see how the office holder representing you has voted on this piece of legislation. We will have a detailed summary available as soon as possible.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.vote-smart.org/issue_keyvote_detail.php?cs_id=15842&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HR 1852 The Expanding American Homeownership Act</title>
    <link href="http://honeycombproperties.com/realtorblog/?p=6" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-16:/commentary/1131335</id>
    <updated>2007-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Indiana Real Estate and Realtor Blog </name>
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I have received several requests in the past few weeks to contact my congressman and request support of this bill. These requests have been sent from several different sources but the most recent was from Pat Combs, President of the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://honeycombproperties.com/realtorblog/?p=6&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bloomberg - &amp;quot;Frank May Win `Tougher Than Expected&amp;#39; Subprime ...</title>
    <link href="http://thenorrisgroup.blogspot.com/2007/09/bloomberg-frank-may-win-tougher-than.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-16:/commentary/1126628</id>
    <updated>2007-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Real Estate Headline Roundup </name>
    </author>
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Underscoring the importance of this issue to the housing community, NAHB sent a letter to every House member urging them to support HR 1852, the Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007, when the bill goes to the House floor later ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thenorrisgroup.blogspot.com/2007/09/bloomberg-frank-may-win-tougher-than.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HR 1852 &#226;&#8364;&#8220; Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007</title>
    <link href="http://www.rules.house.gov/SpecialRules_details.aspx?NewsID=3018" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-16:/commentary/1123519</id>
    <updated>2007-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Special Rules Reported from the House Committee... </name>
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HR 1852 &#226;&#8364;&#8220; Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rules.house.gov/SpecialRules_details.aspx?NewsID=3018&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>mega</title>
    <link href="http://leftofdayton.wordpress.com/2007/09/17/116/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-16:/commentary/1123237</id>
    <updated>2007-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LEFT OF DAYTON </name>
    </author>
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Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007 - HR1852 The House will vote on this bill to update the National Housing Act. Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision and Extension Act of 2007 - HR2761 The House is scheduled to work on this bill ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://leftofdayton.wordpress.com/2007/09/17/116/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Week Ahead: The Week of September 17</title>
    <link href="http://blog.nam.org/archives/2007/09/the_week_ahead_118.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-16:/commentary/1121329</id>
    <updated>2007-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ShopFloor.org: The Manufacturers Blog </name>
    </author>
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The House convenes at 10 am, and after commending, saluting and honoring this and that, this week will consider HR 1852, Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007, and HR 2761, terrorism reinsurance reauthorization. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.nam.org/archives/2007/09/the_week_ahead_118.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HR 1852 - The Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007</title>
    <link href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/206906/HR-1852-The-Expanding-American-Homeownership-Act-of-2007" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-15:/commentary/3097023</id>
    <updated>2007-09-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Forrest&amp;#39;s Blog </name>
    </author>
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HR 1852 modernizes the FHA mortgage insurance program, once again providing American homeowners with safe, affordable mortgage alternatives. This bill voted upon and passed in the House of Representatives earlier this month. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://activerain.com/blogsview/206906/HR-1852-The-Expanding-American-Homeownership-Act-of-2007&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HR 1852 - The Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007</title>
    <link href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/206906/H-R-1852-The" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-15:/commentary/1122498</id>
    <updated>2007-09-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Forrest&amp;#39;s Blog </name>
    </author>
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HR 1852 modernizes the FHA mortgage insurance program, once again providing American homeowners with safe, affordable mortgage alternatives. This bill will be debated and voted upon in the House of Representatives this week. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://activerain.com/blogsview/206906/H-R-1852-The&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Senate Committee to Vote on FHA Modernization</title>
    <link href="http://www.fhaloanpros.com/2007/09/senate-committee-to-vote-on-fha-modernization/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-15:/commentary/1119131</id>
    <updated>2007-09-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
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The House has already passed HR 1852, but that version of FHA modernization is unlikely to fly. If the Senate committee has moved up the vote, then there may well have been a back-door agreement as to what legislation can be acceptable ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fhaloanpros.com/2007/09/senate-committee-to-vote-on-fha-modernization/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2007-09-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
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negotiated sales that would occur under HR 1852 would be less than the price that would be received in an auction. Consequently, we estimate that, on average, the government would forgo receipts of about $5 million per year&#226;&#8364;&#8220;$l million ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rmblog3.yoursportnews.info/?p=118&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2007-09-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
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The bill ( HR 1852 ) seeks to modernize FHA&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s mortgage insurance, once widely used by homebuyers but overtaken in recent years by more flexible offerings of &#226;&#8364;&#166; Bush&amp;#39;s Credit Issues Human Events all 2 news articles ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mortgageinsurance.wordpress.com/2007/09/16/first-time-buyer-mortgage-insurance-house-to-tackle-housing-crisis-with-bill-liberalizing-fha-insurance-congressional-quarterly/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2007-09-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>John Occhi&amp;#39;s Blog </name>
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The first, HR 1852, the Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007 involves an overhaul of the FHA. Here is an exert that pretty much summarizes the bill: SEC. 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES. (a) Findings- The Congress finds that-- ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://activerain.com/blogsview/206503/NAR-Needs-Your-Help&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2007-09-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
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As a constituent and a REALTOR, I am writing to urge you to support HR 1852, the &amp;quot;Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007,&amp;quot; sponsored by Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) and an amendment to be offered by Representatives Barney Frank ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://bobbiefiles.blogspot.com/2007/09/call-for-action.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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The bill ( HR 1852 ) seeks to modernize FHA&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s mortgage insurance, once widely used by homebuyers but overtaken in recent years by more flexible offerings of &#226;&#8364;&#166; Bush&amp;#39;s Credit Issues Human Events all 2 news articles ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ukinsuranceonline.co.uk/mortgage-payment-protection-insurance/2007/09/16/buy-mortgage-insurance-uk-genworth-ceo-says-crisis-helps-mortgage-insurance-reuters/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2007-09-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
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I ran the Journal Jog this morning. Stroller Division. Though my twins are now 3-yo and don&#226;&#8364;&#8482;t really need to be carted around in a stroller, they still enjoy a nice scenic jog every now and then. We finished a...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://dianecohn.blogs.com/reno/2007/09/rgj-journal-jog.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <link href="http://washminster.blogspot.com/2007/09/week-ahead_15.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-14:/commentary/1114523</id>
    <updated>2007-09-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
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HR 1852 - Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007 (Rep. Waters &#226;&#8364;&#8220; Financial Services) HR 2761 &#226;&#8364;&#8220; Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision and Extension Act of 2007 (Rep. Capuano &#226;&#8364;&#8220; Financial Services) HR 811 - Voter Confidence and Increased ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://washminster.blogspot.com/2007/09/week-ahead_15.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2007-09-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
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CBO estimates that implementing HR 1852 would result in an increase in offsetting collections of $313 million in 2008 and $628 million over the 2008-2012 period, assuming enactment of appropriation laws necessary to implement the FHA ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rmblog2.todaysupdates.info/?p=113&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2007-09-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
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United States. Congress. House. Committee on Financial Services.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://antpac.lib.uci.edu/record=b3540439*eng&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Stabilize the Mortgage Market - Take ACTION Now!</title>
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    <updated>2007-09-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
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It is strongly recommended that you contact your Member of Congress to ask for his or her YES vote on HR 1852, the Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007 and a YES vote on the Frank-Miller-Cardoza amendment. Visit this website: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://activerain.com/blogsview/204917/Stabilize-the-Mortgage-Market&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2007-09-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>FHA Loan Expert Blog </name>
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Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007 As ordered reported by the House Committee on Financial Services on May 3, 2007 SUMMARY HR 1852 would amend the National Housing Act to authorize the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sellerhelpsbuyer.com/FHALoanExpert/2007/09/14/hr-1852/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2007-09-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
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prepared the enclosed cost estimate for HR 1852, the Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007. If you wish further details on this estimate, we will be pleased to provide them. The CBO staff contact is Susanne S. Mehlman. Sincerely, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rmblog4.yoursportnews.info/?p=105&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2007-09-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
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The reforms that HR 1852 will generate are the changes that need to occur in order for FHA loans to become a viable opportunity for first-time homebuyers. Please feel free to contact me for further financing information. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://activerain.com/blogsview/204805/Subprime-Lending-and-FHA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2007-09-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
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The bill ( HR 1852) seeks to modernize FHA&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s mortgage insurance, once widely used by homebuyers but overtaken in recent years by more flexible offerings of private lenders. The legislation would raise loan limits for FHA-insured ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://dribinhousingblog.typepad.com/housingblog/2007/09/congress-to-tak.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2007-09-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
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REALTORS&#194;&#174; who choose to participate will generate an email asking their Member of Congress to vote YES on HR 1852 and YES on the amendment. HR 1852, the &#226;&#8364;&#339;Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007&#226;&#8364;&#179; will reform FHA and [...]&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://silvercityrealtors.featuredblog.com/?p=148&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2007-09-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
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I strongly recommend contacting your Member of Congress to ask for his or her YES vote on HR 1852, the Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007 and a YES vote on the Frank-Miller-Cardoza amendment. HR 1852 reforms the FHA program by ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.harblog.com/?p=35&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2007-09-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
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REALTORS&#194;&#174; who choose to participate will generate an email asking their Member of Congress to vote YES on HR 1852 and YES on the amendment. HR 1852, the &amp;quot;Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007&#226;&#8364;&#179; will reform FHA and help ease the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://activerain.com/blogsview/203193/Call-to-Action&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2007-09-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Here&#226;&#8364;&#8482;sa pertinent quote from a recent Congressional Budget Office (CBO) analysis of HR 1852 (&#226;&#8364;*Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007&#226;&#8364;&#179;) a bill pending in Congress which would, among other things, help expand the HECM program: (more ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://reverse-loans.net/hr-2895-and-hecm-insurance-costs/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2007-09-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
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    <updated>2007-09-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Please suport the Expanding American Homeownership Act of 20007 (HR1852) and the proposed Frank-Miller Cardoza amendment by contacting your member of Congress and ask for their YES vote for both. The Frank-Miller-Cardoza amendment would ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.realestatetwincities.net/please-support-hr-1852-the-expanding-american-homeownership-act-of-2007/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2007-09-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
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The FHA reform bill (HR 1852) already raises the FHA loan limit in high-cost areas from $362790 to the $417000 conforming loan limit, which is the upper limit on the loans Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac can purchase. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.consumermortgagereports.com/amendment-would-let-fha-insure-700k-loans/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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I strongly recommend contacting your Member of Congress to ask for his or her YES vote on HR 1852, the Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007 and a YES vote on the Frank-Miller-Cardoza amendment. Click Here to TAKE ACTION ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://patrick.net/wp/?p=512#comment-613580&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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HR 1852 modernizes the FHA mortgage insurance program, once again providing American homeowners with safe, affordable mortgage alternatives. Without reform, FHA would remain unavailable to many homebuyers or those needing to refinance. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.slocountyhomes.com/2007/09/call-for-action-talking-points-h.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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NAMB supports HR 1852, and continues to urge members of Congress to pass this important legislation that will replace the current audit requirements for mortgage brokers with a surety bond and help make FHA a more viable choice for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://forum.brokeroutpost.com/loans/forum/2/162008.htm#640254&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Update on FHA Modernization Bill &#226;&#8364;&#8220; HR 1852 will soon be brought up for floor consideration by the House of Representatives. This bill addresses a number of issues that can significantly impact the reverse mortgage industry. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://reverse-your-mortgage.typepad.com/reverse_your_mortgage/2007/09/whats-new-in-th.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>How H.R. 2895 Could Impact Reverse Mortgages</title>
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Under the expanded program authorized by H.R. 1852, CBO estimates that the subsidy rate for the HECM loans would be -1.35 percent. This reduction from the estimated rate for 2008 is due to the increased risk FHA would experience under ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reverse-mortgage-information.org/566/hr2895.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>COMMITTEE ON RULES - H.R. 1852 - Expanding American Homeownership ...</title>
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HR 1852 - Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rules.house.gov/announcement_details.aspx?NewsID=2985&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>COMMITTEE ON RULES - Amendment Process for H.R. 1852 - Expanding ...</title>
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Amendment Process for HR 1852 - Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rules.house.gov/announcement_details.aspx?NewsID=2986&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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NAMB supports HR 1852, and continues to urge members of Congress to pass this important legislation that will replace the current audit requirements for mortgage brokers with a surety bond and help make FHA a more viable choice for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://forum.brokeroutpost.com/loans/forum/2/162008.htm#634697&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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In reverses, the industry eagerly awaits the arrival of LIBOR based HECMs (and how much of an impact it will have in the origination market), and for Congress to act on HR 1852 (Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007) which would ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://activerain.com/blogsview/195476/Market-Activity-Update-good&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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The initiative to modernize the Federal Housing Administration is outline in her bill, HR 1852, which she states will be taken up in Congress during the 2nd week of September and she expects it to pass with support from both sides of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://changhomesnews.blogspot.com/2007/09/president-bush-announces-proposals-to.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-31:/commentary/1067371</id>
    <updated>2007-08-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
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&#226;&#8364;&#339;NAHB has been a long-time proponent of FHA revitalization, and testified before Congress this spring in support of FHA reform bill HR 1852 that is now pending in the House. &#226;&#8364;&#339;Our association is ready to work with the White House, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hak-mtw.blogspot.com/2007/09/bush-plan-to-ease-mortgage-crisis-good.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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HR1752 and HR 1852). Senator Schumer&amp;#39;s bill creates something called a &amp;#39;high-cost area&amp;#39;, which would bring FHA money, possibly, into New York. The worth of that creation seems debatable. The other changes - from a brief look - appear to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://bootstrappingas.blogspot.com/2007/08/first-cut-on-gops-housing-proposals-not.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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negotiated sales that would occur under HR 1852 would be less than the price that would be received in an auction. Consequently, we estimate that, on average, the government would forgo receipts of about $5 million per year&#226;&#8364;&#8220;$l million ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rmblog1.todaysupdates.info/?p=94&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007 (HR 1852) would, among other things, raise the FHA&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s. Home Equity Conversation Mortgage (HECM) to a single nation-wide loan limit equal to the Fannie Mae/. Freddie Mac conforming loan limit ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://landmarkreversemortgage.wordpress.com/2007/08/30/two-million-plus-seniors-eligible-for-reverse-mortgages/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2007-08-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
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H. R. 1852. Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007. As ordered reported by the House Committee on Financial Services on May 3, 2007. SUMMARY. H.R. 1852 would amend the National Housing Act to authorize the Federal Housing ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.homesforworkingfamilies.org/resources.dyn/HR_1852.pdf&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2007-08-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
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expanded program authorized by HR 1852, CBO estimates that the subsidy rate for the HECM loans would be -1.35 percent. This reduction from the estimated rate for 2008 is due to the increased risk FHA would experience under the proposed ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rmblog1.superbusinessnews.info/?p=98&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2007-08-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Congress recently passed HR 1852, The Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007. The act is a move forward for a seventy-three year old program federal program called the Federal Housing Administration, also known as the FHA. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://metrodcrealestatenews.blogspot.com/2007/08/fha-comes-of-age.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2007-08-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
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negotiated sales that would occur under HR 1852 would be less than the price that would be received in an auction. Consequently, we estimate that, on average, the government would forgo receipts of about $5 million per year&#8211;$l million ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rmblog1.todaysupdates.info/?p=76&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB) Speaks to Current ...</title>
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    <updated>2007-08-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
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NAMB supports HR 1852, and continues to urge members of Congress to pass this ... Nothing Down Home Buying Newly constructed homes are also included in the program. The gift funds can be used on any FHA or HUD loan for the down payment. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://florida-fha-loan.xloansx.com/7389/national-association-of-mortgage/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB) Speaks to Current ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-16:/commentary/998517</id>
    <updated>2007-08-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
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NAMB supports HR 1852, and continues to urge members of Congress to pass this important legislation that will replace the current audit requirements for mortgage brokers with a surety bond and help make FHA a more viable choice for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mortgagebrokercoaching.com/2007/08/national-associ.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-07:/commentary/962490</id>
    <updated>2007-08-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Washington, DC - The House Financial Services Committee today passed HR 1852, the &#8220;Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007&#8221; introduced by Representative Maxine Waters, Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Housing and Community ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://seniorreversemortgage.wordpress.com/2007/08/08/fha-hecm-to-get-a-boost-from-us-house-of-representatives/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>News: FHA Reform Bill Could Help Distressed Subprime Borrowers</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-06:/commentary/962491</id>
    <updated>2007-08-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
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The House Financial Services Committee has approved a FHA reform bill and FHA supporters were hoping committee chairman Barney Frank, D-Mass., could bring the bill (HR 1852) to the House floor for a vote this month. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://theloanranger.blogspot.com/2007/08/news-fha-reform-bill-could-help.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Is FHA Modernization A Slam Dunk?</title>
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    <updated>2007-07-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
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First, FHA modernization, HR 1852, was passed by the House last year &#8212; but not the Senate. This time around, passage in the Senate remains uncertain. Any large government program will offend someone for some reason. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fhaloanpros.com/2007/07/is-fha-modernization-a-slam-dunk/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HUD knocks funding mechanism for rental-housing trust fund - Inman ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-21:/commentary/910380</id>
    <updated>2007-07-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
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The FHA modernization bill, HR 1852, would give HUD flexibility to set risk-based premiums, insure zero-down loans, and raise the eligible loan limit in ... Source: news.google.com Mortgage Lending&amp;#39;s Benevolent Bureaucracy - Forbes ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.loan.getinfohub.com/fha-home-loan/2007/07/hud-knocks-funding-mechanism-for-rental.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HUD knocks funding mechanism for rental-housing trust fund - Inman ...</title>
    <link href="http://credit-score-for-fha-loan.xloansx.com/270372/hud-knocks-funding-mechanism/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-20:/commentary/892187</id>
    <updated>2007-07-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Credit Score For Fha Loan </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The FHA modernization bill, HR 1852, would give HUD flexibility to set risk-based premiums, insure zero-down loans, and raise the eligible loan limit in ... Builders Urge Congress To Enact FHA Reform - National Association of Home ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://credit-score-for-fha-loan.xloansx.com/270372/hud-knocks-funding-mechanism/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>FHA Gets a Review</title>
    <link href="http://livinginreverse.wordpress.com/2007/07/18/fha-gets-a-review/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-17:/commentary/872672</id>
    <updated>2007-07-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Living in Reverse </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Back in May of 2007 HR 1852 was passed by the House Financial Services Committee. See Press Release. Changing HECM or Home Equity Conversion Mortgages. Waiting until the bill gets passed the Federal Housing Authority and Financial ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://livinginreverse.wordpress.com/2007/07/18/fha-gets-a-review/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Support for affordable housing trust fund</title>
    <link href="http://alheavens.blogspot.com/2007/07/support-for-affordable-housing-trust.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-16:/commentary/872671</id>
    <updated>2007-07-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>REALTYBITES -- THE BLOG </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
We support your position that this should never occur and appreciate that you have included a provision in HR 1852 capping the mortgage insurance premiums at current levels unless the programs require higher fees to remain ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://alheavens.blogspot.com/2007/07/support-for-affordable-housing-trust.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Legislative Notes from the Mortgage Action Alliance</title>
    <link href="http://www.mhvmba.com/wordpress/?p=15" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-05:/commentary/801130</id>
    <updated>2007-07-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>MHVMBA </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... House-passed Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSE) Affordable Housing Fund (HR 1427) and from Federal Housing Administration modernization provisions contained in HR 1852 which recently passed the Financial Services Committee. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mhvmba.com/wordpress/?p=15&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HUD Limits FHA Proposal to Seller-Paid Assistance</title>
    <link href="http://iteamsells.blogspot.com/2007/06/hud-limits-fha-proposal-to-seller-paid.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-06-29:/commentary/885945</id>
    <updated>2007-06-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>I Team Sells Homes </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Representative Waters also recommended adding language to a FHA reform bill (HR 1852) that would override HUD&amp;#39;s proposed DPA rule. Ms. Waters, along with several other committee members were concerned that HUD was trying to exchange ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://iteamsells.blogspot.com/2007/06/hud-limits-fha-proposal-to-seller-paid.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>No Money Down is under attack from your government</title>
    <link href="http://synergyhomes.blogspot.com/2007/06/no-money-down-is-under-attack-from-your.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-06-29:/commentary/780740</id>
    <updated>2007-06-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Portage Indiana Home Builder - Northwest Indiana </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Waters, along with several other committee members were concerned that HUD was trying to exchange downpayment assistance for the &amp;quot;zero down&amp;quot; loan product included in HR 1852. Nehemiah will continue to update you on any new developments. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://synergyhomes.blogspot.com/2007/06/no-money-down-is-under-attack-from-your.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>FHA REFORM The US House Financial Services Commi...</title>
    <link href="http://la-salle-mortgage.coloradomortgagequotes.info/38815/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-06-28:/commentary/801131</id>
    <updated>2007-06-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>La Salle Mortgage </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
FHA REFORM The US House Financial Services Committee on Thursday passed legislation that would allow FHA to offer borrowers a safer alternative to risky mortgage products and help many homeowners facing foreclosure. NAR supports HR 1852 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://la-salle-mortgage.coloradomortgagequotes.info/38815/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Nearly $1 billion in affordable rental housing proposed</title>
    <link href="http://realestatebussines.biz/real-estate-news/nearly-1-billion-in-affordable-rental-housing-proposed" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-06-28:/commentary/780404</id>
    <updated>2007-06-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Real Estate Business </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The new bill&#8217;s supporters said other funding would come out of anticipated savings generated by planned changes to the Federal Housing Administration&#8217;s operations, as spelled out in HR 1852, the Expanding Americans Home Ownership Act. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://realestatebussines.biz/real-estate-news/nearly-1-billion-in-affordable-rental-housing-proposed&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HR 1852 - Do you know what it is?</title>
    <link href="http://www.fhabook.com/2007/06/27/hr-1852-do-you-know-what-it-is/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-06-26:/commentary/780222</id>
    <updated>2007-06-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>FHA Book - Expert Source on FHA Loans </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
It&#8217;s the name of the bill in Congress to modernize FHA. There is a lot of news about the bill right now and I thought it&#8217;d be handy to link to for those who wanted to read the entire text of the bill. The site also keeps you udpated on ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fhabook.com/2007/06/27/hr-1852-do-you-know-what-it-is/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Q and A: Pending Reverse Mortgage Legislation</title>
    <link href="http://reversemortgageloanblog.com/2007/06/26/q-and-a-pending-reverse-mortgage-legislation/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-06-25:/commentary/780221</id>
    <updated>2007-06-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Reverse Mortgage Loan Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
NRMLA is hopeful that legislation (HR 1852) to improve to the reverse mortgage program will start moving toward a vote in the House of Representatives after the July 4th recess. The bill would lift the cap on the number of reverse ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://reversemortgageloanblog.com/2007/06/26/q-and-a-pending-reverse-mortgage-legislation/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HR 1852, The Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007 - Cost ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_1852.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-06-12:/commentary/780204</id>
    <updated>2007-06-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WashingtonWatch.com - Welcome to WashingtonWatc... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 1852 would modernize and update the National Housing Act and enable the Federal Housing Administration to use risk-based pricing to more effectively reach underserved borrowers....&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_1852.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Realtors to the Rescue</title>
    <link href="http://www.valleybusinessjournal.com/?p=861" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-06-04:/commentary/780209</id>
    <updated>2007-06-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Valley Business Journal </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
We are encouraging passage of HR 1852 which would reform FHA mortgage insurance programs and increase FHA loan limits. As recently as five years ago there were over 170000 FHA loans written annually in California. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.valleybusinessjournal.com/?p=861&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>hr 1852 enrolled</title>
    <link href="http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/80R/billtext/html/HR01852F.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-21:/commentary/3142116</id>
    <updated>2007-05-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Texas Legislature - Today&amp;#39;s Bill Text </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
in memory of peter torres, jr., of san antonio.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/80R/billtext/html/HR01852F.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Information from the National Housing...</title>
    <link href="http://first-time-home-buyer-fha-loan.xloansx.com/212981/information-from-the-national/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-14:/commentary/858404</id>
    <updated>2007-05-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>First Time Home Buyer Fha Loan </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The weekly update from the National Housing Conference ... , HR 1852, will raise loan limits for FHA-backed loans, raise loan limits in high-cost areas, allow ... that allows brokers to qualify for the FHA mortgage insurance loan ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://first-time-home-buyer-fha-loan.xloansx.com/212981/information-from-the-national/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Panel Approves FHA Reform</title>
    <link href="http://tgalleg.typepad.com/my_weblog/2007/05/house_panel_app.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-09:/commentary/801129</id>
    <updated>2007-05-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Mortgage Cicerone </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Federal Housing Administration (FHA) reform bill HR 1852 was approved by the the House Financial Services Committee, in a 45-19 vote. This bill is structured to encourage mortgage brokers to market FHA loans and raise loan limits. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tgalleg.typepad.com/my_weblog/2007/05/house_panel_app.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>FHA REFORM The US House Financial Services Commi...</title>
    <link href="http://www.chadstewart.com/2007/05/fha-reform-u.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-06:/commentary/780214</id>
    <updated>2007-05-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Chad Stewart&amp;#39;s Lake City Florida Real... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
NAR supports HR 1852, saying the bill will help provide stability to local real estate markets and economies. Read the full story: http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/n3-050707.cfm.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.chadstewart.com/2007/05/fha-reform-u.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Good News for FHA, Reform Bill Passes in House</title>
    <link href="http://www.merchantcircle.com/blogs/Bennett.Appraisals.360-746-0224/2007/5/Good-News-for-FHA-Reform-Bill-Passes-in-House/21164" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-06:/commentary/780213</id>
    <updated>2007-05-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bennett Appraisals Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
On May 3, 2007, the US House Financial Services Committee (&amp;quot;HFSC&amp;quot;) approved HR 1852, the Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007. The bill was introduced by Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) and co-sponsored by HFSC Chairman Barney Frank ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.merchantcircle.com/blogs/Bennett.Appraisals.360-746-0224/2007/5/Good-News-for-FHA-Reform-Bill-Passes-in-House/21164&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Financial Services Committee Passes Comprehensive FHA Reform</title>
    <link href="http://mainlineandbeyond.com/2007/05/07/house-financial-services-committee-passes-comprehensive-fha-reform/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-06:/commentary/780212</id>
    <updated>2007-05-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bricks &amp;amp; Sticks: Philly &amp;#39;Burbs Edition </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House Financial Services Committee has approved HR 1852, the &#8220;Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007.&#8221; The bill would revitalize the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) to restore its historical role in ensuring critically ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mainlineandbeyond.com/2007/05/07/house-financial-services-committee-passes-comprehensive-fha-reform/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Housing Bubble Blog &#187; Bits Bucket And Craigslist Finds For ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://thehousingbubbleblog.com/%3Fp%3D2746&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=Vgg4T8OuD8eg2AWapJGaAg&amp;amp;ved=0CCIQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEoWov_BGbVd9dCZ5VEIBycPrWwRA" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-05:/commentary/12128161</id>
    <updated>2007-05-05T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>http://thehousingbubbleblog.com/</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
You can tell this blog is far more mature than SlashDot.org because any &#8220;first post&#8221; comment gets lambasted. Pray we never get any &#8220;I, for one, ..... and for other purposes. http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h1852/show ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://thehousingbubbleblog.com/%3Fp%3D2746&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=Vgg4T8OuD8eg2AWapJGaAg&amp;amp;ved=0CCIQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEoWov_BGbVd9dCZ5VEIBycPrWwRA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Housing Bubble Blog &#187; Bits Bucket And Craigslist Finds For ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://thehousingbubbleblog.com/%3Fp%3D2746&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=B8IyT6qoD6Xq2QWq7aXbBw&amp;amp;ved=0CCIQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHgBy8cY-NAug7r2ioFY99JaE0v9w" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-05:/commentary/12111830</id>
    <updated>2007-05-05T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>http://thehousingbubbleblog.com/</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
You can tell this blog is far more mature than SlashDot.org because any &#8220;first post&#8221; comment gets lambasted. Pray we never get any &#8220;I, for one, ..... and for other purposes. http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h1852/show ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://thehousingbubbleblog.com/%3Fp%3D2746&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=B8IyT6qoD6Xq2QWq7aXbBw&amp;amp;ved=0CCIQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHgBy8cY-NAug7r2ioFY99JaE0v9w&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Housing Bubble Blog &#187; Bits Bucket And Craigslist Finds For ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://thehousingbubbleblog.com/%3Fp%3D2746&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=3xgyT6CzAYKH2AXAtpC6Bw&amp;amp;ved=0CCIQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFEPEV7W3eOCviSIMv8kEsdSClmaw" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-05:/commentary/12087372</id>
    <updated>2007-05-05T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>http://thehousingbubbleblog.com/</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
You can tell this blog is far more mature than SlashDot.org because any &#8220;first post&#8221; comment gets lambasted. Pray we never get any &#8220;I, for one, ..... and for other purposes. http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h1852/show ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://thehousingbubbleblog.com/%3Fp%3D2746&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=3xgyT6CzAYKH2AXAtpC6Bw&amp;amp;ved=0CCIQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFEPEV7W3eOCviSIMv8kEsdSClmaw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Housing Bubble Blog &#187; Bits Bucket And Craigslist Finds For ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://thehousingbubbleblog.com/%3Fp%3D2746&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=inAxT5S9JIqwsAL4nZX2Bg&amp;amp;ved=0CCIQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGP5yhEoNrl_FPGwGjByl999cWl1A" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-05:/commentary/12081054</id>
    <updated>2007-05-05T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>http://thehousingbubbleblog.com/</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
You can tell this blog is far more mature than SlashDot.org because any &#8220;first post&#8221; comment gets lambasted. Pray we never get any &#8220;I, for one, ..... and for other purposes. http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h1852/show ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://thehousingbubbleblog.com/%3Fp%3D2746&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=inAxT5S9JIqwsAL4nZX2Bg&amp;amp;ved=0CCIQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGP5yhEoNrl_FPGwGjByl999cWl1A&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Housing Bubble Blog &#187; Bits Bucket And Craigslist Finds For ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://thehousingbubbleblog.com/%3Fp%3D2746&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=iB4wT7b8IquFsALJzNzGDg&amp;amp;ved=0CCIQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGspy9OmxmFRRHdaX-_EpLqWnPMYg" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-05:/commentary/12066733</id>
    <updated>2007-05-05T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>http://thehousingbubbleblog.com/</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
You can tell this blog is far more mature than SlashDot.org because any &#8220;first post&#8221; comment gets lambasted. Pray we never get any &#8220;I, for one, ..... and for other purposes. http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h1852/show ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://thehousingbubbleblog.com/%3Fp%3D2746&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=iB4wT7b8IquFsALJzNzGDg&amp;amp;ved=0CCIQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGspy9OmxmFRRHdaX-_EpLqWnPMYg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Housing Bubble Blog &#187; Bits Bucket And Craigslist Finds For ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://thehousingbubbleblog.com/%3Fp%3D2746&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=0nUvT6jsDoTo2QX_hs2QDw&amp;amp;ved=0CCIQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHkM-PDfeEFBRxZg6p9vtWqM_SeFA" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-05:/commentary/12041505</id>
    <updated>2007-05-05T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>http://thehousingbubbleblog.com/</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
You can tell this blog is far more mature than SlashDot.org because any &#8220;first post&#8221; comment gets lambasted. Pray we never get any &#8220;I, for one, ..... and for other purposes. http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h1852/show ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://thehousingbubbleblog.com/%3Fp%3D2746&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=0nUvT6jsDoTo2QX_hs2QDw&amp;amp;ved=0CCIQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHkM-PDfeEFBRxZg6p9vtWqM_SeFA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Housing Bubble Blog &#187; Bits Bucket And Craigslist Finds For ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://thehousingbubbleblog.com/%3Fp%3D2746&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=aCQuT87oLfSHsAKMxYW2Dg&amp;amp;ved=0CCIQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHWyraCWu0B3VsPS9KgiUhFVHJNpQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-05:/commentary/12015950</id>
    <updated>2007-05-05T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>http://thehousingbubbleblog.com/</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-05:/commentary/12001839</id>
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    <title>The Housing Bubble Blog &#187; Bits Bucket And Craigslist Finds For ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-05:/commentary/11977139</id>
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    <title>The Housing Bubble Blog &#187; Bits Bucket And Craigslist Finds For ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://thehousingbubbleblog.com/%3Fp%3D2746&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=XyosT8DeMKnm2QW4362BDw&amp;amp;ved=0CCIQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGU7-yoQqklyxgDGAx9RoKHdS_vjw" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-05:/commentary/11970710</id>
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    <title>The Housing Bubble Blog &#187; Bits Bucket And Craigslist Finds For ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://thehousingbubbleblog.com/%3Fp%3D2746&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=DI0nT-GfGuX9sQKd1dnBAg&amp;amp;ved=0CCIQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNG0Ej_gGSjN6Sqb9oAv9tUikh9g2A" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-05:/commentary/11897705</id>
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    <title>The Housing Bubble Blog &#187; Bits Bucket And Craigslist Finds For ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://thehousingbubbleblog.com/%3Fp%3D2746&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=QOQmT5T5G87gsQLWuPC3CA&amp;amp;ved=0CCIQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEQWBq1dMOS0JoVmR4y4qJKYVVRaw" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-05:/commentary/11891214</id>
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    <title>The Housing Bubble Blog &#187; Bits Bucket And Craigslist Finds For ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://thehousingbubbleblog.com/%3Fp%3D2746&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=cDsmT_xu5vLZBZm90N8O&amp;amp;ved=0CCIQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHFEf1HMPwvIEzQY9NBEaWJ4NrTSQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-05:/commentary/11875201</id>
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    <title>The Housing Bubble Blog &#187; Bits Bucket And Craigslist Finds For ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://thehousingbubbleblog.com/%3Fp%3D2746&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=tJIlT7HRK4mvsAKxxcmMAg&amp;amp;ved=0CCIQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEcRzyQH0LUf3Y1oKJai9VZdSjPbQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-05:/commentary/11863445</id>
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    <title>The Housing Bubble Blog &#187; Bits Bucket And Craigslist Finds For ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://thehousingbubbleblog.com/%3Fp%3D2746&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=5OkkT8b7C-vKsQKi592MAg&amp;amp;ved=0CCIQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNErCBwwgHqXxX8emTBHgPwIPMO6zQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-05:/commentary/11836983</id>
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    <title>The Housing Bubble Blog &#187; Bits Bucket And Craigslist Finds For ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-05:/commentary/11824261</id>
    <updated>2007-05-05T01:00:00Z</updated>
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    <title>The Housing Bubble Blog &#187; Bits Bucket And Craigslist Finds For ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://thehousingbubbleblog.com/%3Fp%3D2746&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=lJgjT-fuJsjy0gGav_jQCA&amp;amp;ved=0CCIQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNG8mIKA79br1ZYrpCXOQQ8_9ZCnUQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-05:/commentary/11799230</id>
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    <title>The Housing Bubble Blog &#187; Bits Bucket And Craigslist Finds For May ...</title>
    <link href="http://thehousingbubbleblog.com/?p=2746" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-05:/commentary/10816591</id>
    <updated>2007-05-05T01:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>http://thehousingbubbleblog.com/</name>
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http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h1852/show. A taxpayer funded government program to offer zero down payments and bigger and fatter mortgages to subprime borrowers. What a nanny state we have become. ... - &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thehousingbubbleblog.com/?p=2746&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Good News from DC</title>
    <link href="http://mortgageplanner.blogspot.com/2007/05/good-news-from-dc.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-03:/commentary/780208</id>
    <updated>2007-05-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mortgage Planner </name>
    </author>
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HR 1852, introduced by Congresswoman Maxine Waters (R-CA) and co-sponsored by Chairman Barney Frank (D-MA), will now go to the full House for consideration before making it to the Senate.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mortgageplanner.blogspot.com/2007/05/good-news-from-dc.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Overview of Proposed FHA Reform</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-04-23:/commentary/780207</id>
    <updated>2007-04-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Mortgage Cicerone </name>
    </author>
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Both HR 1852 and HR 1752, if enacted, would raise FHA&#8217;s maximum mortgage limits to 100 percent of an area&#8217;s median home price (currently pegged at 95 percent) and raise the ceiling to 100 percent of the GSEs&#8217; conforming loan limits ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tgalleg.typepad.com/my_weblog/2007/04/overview_of_pro.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Overview of Proposed FHA Reform - FHA Is Making a Major Comeback</title>
    <link href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/82437/Overview-of-Proposed-FHA" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-04-22:/commentary/638108</id>
    <updated>2007-04-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Tony&amp;#39;s Blog </name>
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Both HR 1852 and HR 1752, if enacted, would raise FHA&amp;#39;s maximum mortgage limits to 100 percent of an area&amp;#39;s median home price (currently pegged at 95 percent) and raise the ceiling to 100 percent of the GSEs&amp;#39; conforming loan limits ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://activerain.com/blogsview/82437/Overview-of-Proposed-FHA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>FHA Proposals Get Attention - Groups testify to Congress from ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-04-18:/commentary/3475425</id>
    <updated>2007-04-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>MortgageDaily.com - Mortgage News Headlines </name>
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Robbins said MBA is pleased with H.R. 1852 and H.R. 1752, the two House bills proposing an FHA overhaul. H.R. 1852 was introduced by Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA.) and Rep. Barney Franks (D-MA). H.R. 1752 was introduced by Rep. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mortgagedaily.com/FhaHearings042007.asp&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Finance Committee holding hearings on mortgage lending</title>
    <link href="http://waters-california-35th.blamfluie.com/2007/04/17/house-finance-committee-holding-hearings-on-mort-837070.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-04-15:/commentary/780220</id>
    <updated>2007-04-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Congresswoman Waters - 35th District California </name>
    </author>
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A bill sponsored by Democrats Barney Frank and Maxine Waters, HR 1852, would increase FHA loan limits in high-cost areas such as California, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://waters-california-35th.blamfluie.com/2007/04/17/house-finance-committee-holding-hearings-on-mort-837070.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Finance Committee holding hearings on mortgage lending</title>
    <link href="http://waters-california-35th.newsflusie.com/2007/04/17/house-finance-committee-holding-hearings-on-mort-836289.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-04-15:/commentary/638110</id>
    <updated>2007-04-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Congresswoman Waters - 35th District California </name>
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A bill sponsored by Democrats Barney Frank and Maxine Waters, HR 1852, would increase FHA loan limits in high-cost areas such as California, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://waters-california-35th.newsflusie.com/2007/04/17/house-finance-committee-holding-hearings-on-mort-836289.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DQ News - &amp;quot;California Foreclosure Activity Jumps A...</title>
    <link href="http://thenorrisgroup.blogspot.com/2007/04/dq-news-california-foreclosure-activity.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-04-15:/commentary/638107</id>
    <updated>2007-04-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Real Estate Headline Roundup </name>
    </author>
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Inman - &amp;quot;A bill sponsored by Democrats Barney Frank and Maxine Waters, HR 1852, would increase FHA loan limits in high-cost areas such as California, New York and Massachusetts; authorize no- or low-down-payment FHA-backed loans to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thenorrisgroup.blogspot.com/2007/04/dq-news-california-foreclosure-activity.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Expanded Home Ownership Act May Change the HECM</title>
    <link href="http://reversemortgagedaily.com/2007/04/16/expanded-home-ownership-act-may-change-the-hecm/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-04-14:/commentary/780219</id>
    <updated>2007-04-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Reverse Mortgage Daily </name>
    </author>
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The Expanded Home Ownership Act of 2007 HR 1852 was introduced by Maxine Waters and Barney Frank on March 29th. If passed relatively intact it could make some interesting changes to the HECM program. Along with other changes the bill ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://reversemortgagedaily.com/2007/04/16/expanded-home-ownership-act-may-change-the-hecm/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>WashingtonWatch.com - H.R. 1852, The Expanding American ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/200504471.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-03-30:/commentary/3711959</id>
    <updated>2007-03-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WashingtonWatch.com - Welcome to WashingtonWatc... </name>
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US Congress: HR 1852, The Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/200504471.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bill Action: Passed House: HR 1852: Expanding American ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h110-1852" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-03-29:/commentary/3010897</id>
    <updated>2007-03-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Active Legislation -- Tracked by GovTrack.us </name>
    </author>
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Passed House 348-72, 12 not voting with Bipartisan support. Roll Call. [This event matched these trackers: Active Legislation ]&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h110-1852&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>H.R.1852: Expanding American Homeownership ... - OpenCongress</title>
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