Open Congress : Blog Articles for H.R.5579 Emergency Mortgage Loan Modification Act of 2008

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2012-01-18T01:00:00Z

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Ripple Effect Â« Live Free Or Die

2009-01-03T19:00:00Z

... S.2363 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 · H.R.4104 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 · H.R.5579 Emergency Mortgage Loan ...

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Military Heartbreak Â« Live Free Or Die

2008-12-27T19:00:00Z

... Act for Fiscal Year 2009 · H.R.1424 Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 · S.2433 Global Poverty Act of 2007 · H.R.5031 Stealth Tax Relief Extension Act of 2008 · H.R.5579 Emergency Mortgage Loan Modification Act of

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Three hots and a cotâ€¦. Â« Live Free Or Die

2008-12-27T19:00:00Z

... S.2433 Global Poverty Act of 2007 · H.R.5031 Stealth Tax Relief Extension Act of 2008 · H.R.5579 Emergency Mortgage Loan Modification Act of 2008 · H.R.5749 Emergency Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 2008 ...

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Crimes Â« Live Free Or Die

2008-12-26T19:00:00Z

Is This Enough? Â« Live Free Or Die

2008-12-26T19:00:00Z

Veterans Complaint Â« Live Free Or Die

2008-12-26T19:00:00Z

â€œPoster Childâ€* Â« Live Free Or Die

2008-12-25T19:00:00Z

... alternative minimum tax and to repeal the extension of the lower rates for capital gains and dividends for 2009 and 2010. H.R.5031 Stealth Tax Relief Extension Act of 2008 · H.R.5579 Emergency Mortgage Loan Modification Act of 2008 ...

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Mortgage Foreclosure Glossary | Home Foreclosure Defense

2008-11-20T19:00:00Z

HR 5579, The Emergency Loan Modification Act of 2008, adopted by the Financial Services Committee on April 23, 2008. Gives clarity for all servicers, only applicable with already established servicing contracts and referencing their ...

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KnowledgePlex: Article: HEARING OF THE HOUSE FINANCIAL SERVICES ...

2008-11-14T19:00:00Z

At the hearing we held on H.R. 5579, Mr. Castle stated, quote, "I believe Congress can take specific steps to ensure loan servicers work with homeowners to keep mortgages solvent wherever practical," unquote. ...

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KnowledgePlex: Article: HEARING OF THE HOUSE FINANCIAL SERVICES ...

2008-11-12T19:00:00Z

Back in March, Mr. Castle and I introduced the Emergency Mortgage Loan Modification Act of 2008, H.R. 5579. The bill aimed to clarify the responsibilities of and provide a safe harbor from legal liability for mortgage servicers to help ...

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MBAâ€™s Story Testifies on Loan Modifications | Loan Modification ...

2008-11-11T19:00:00Z

In his testimony, Mr. Story discussed H.R. 5579, The Emergency Loan Modification Act of 2007 and the industryâ€™s efforts to help at risk borrowers, including successes achieved and ongoing challenges preventing lenders and servicers from ...

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Emergency Mortgage Loan Modification Act of 2008

2008-10-26T20:00:00Z

With foreclosure rates soaring in most states, the Federal government is moving fast to remove an impediment to distressed debt restructuring on the end of holders of home mortgage loans. The Emergency Mortgage Loan Modification Act of ...

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Emergency Mortgage Loan Modification Act of 2008

2008-10-26T20:00:00Z

barney frank's housing bill to reform fannie and freddie may 8, 2008

2008-10-02T20:00:00Z

to speed loan modifications and keep more families in their homes, this package includes hr 5579 to provide mortgage servicers with clarity and certainty for their actions, and protection from such lawsuits for specified loan ...

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august 2008 new materials

2008-09-29T20:00:00Z

call no: ae 1.102:d 63/4, title: making archives accessible for people with disabilities / frank h. serene. author: serene, frank h. imprint: [washington, dc : national archives and records administration, 2008?] ...

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700 Billion Dollar Bailout?

2008-09-22T20:00:00Z

HR5579 The Emergency Mortgage Loan Modification Act of 2008 is a step in the right direction. I speak with homeowners everyday who have been declined by their lender and have given up on the process. If you are trying to save your home ...

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700 Billion Dollar Bailout?

2008-09-22T20:00:00Z

The American Dream - Home Loan, Loan Modification & Foreclosure ...

2008-09-20T20:00:00Z

Re: Paying For a Loan Modification - HR 5579. IP: 64.12.117.194. Old 09-18-2008, 12:57 PM. bubbles49 bubbles49 is offline. Member ... Re: Paying For a Loan Modification - HR 5579. I have been looking over our agreement with Countrywide, ...

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naked capitalism: "The Flaws in the FHA Housing Bill"

2008-08-16T20:00:00Z

HR 5579 tries to address the issue... Emergency Mortgage Loan Modification Act of 2008 - Establishes a standard for loan modifications or workout plans for pools of certain residential mortgage loans. States that the servicer of such ...

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HR5579 Emergency Mortgage Loan Modification Act of 2008

2008-08-07T20:00:00Z

To remove an impediment to troubled debt restructuring on the part of holders of residential mortgage loans, and for other purposes.

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Tell me how you feel about the Gov't mortgage bailout

2008-07-30T20:00:00Z

The Emergency Mortgage Loan Modification Act of 2008, HR 5579, would:. 1. Establish a standard for loan modifications or workout plans for pools of certain residential mortgage loans; 2. Create a duty for the service's of such pooled ...

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Loan modificationsâ€¦will they offer enough relief?

2008-07-09T20:00:00Z

A growing number of homeowners are facing the harsh reality of their loans re-setting to a higher interest rate with little or no relief in site. With property values lower in most cases from the highs of a few years ago, ...

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American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act | Loan ...

2008-06-25T20:00:00Z

HR 5579, The Emergency Loan Modification Act of 2008, adopted by the Financial Services Committee on April 23, 2008. Provides clarity for servicers, consistent with existing servicing contracts, about their duties when making loan ...

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Home Buyer Tax Credit Key To Reviving Housing, Builders Tell Congress

2008-06-07T20:00:00Z

To speed loan modifications and keep more families in their homes, this package includes HR 5579 to provide mortgage servicers with clarity and certainty for their actions, and protection from such lawsuits for specified loan ...

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- Understanding Foreclosures â€“ Can You Workout the Problem?

2008-06-03T20:00:00Z

Currently HR 5579, titled the â€œEmergency Mortgage Loan Modification Act of 2008â€* is being debated in Congress. It has been placed on the calender, but is still in committee and has yet to be voted on. According to itâ€™s description it is ...

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What is the 'League of Cities' Afraid of... | LaRouche Political ...

2008-05-29T20:00:00Z

So the decision was made, on May 20th, to endorse H.R. 5818 and H.R. 5579 instead of the HBPA -- these legislations will not at all address the severe realities of the world financial crisis, precisely for the reason that their authors' ...

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- Understanding Foreclosures ??? Can You Workout the Problem?

2008-05-21T20:00:00Z

Currently HR 5579, titled the “Emergency Mortgage Loan Modification Act of 2008” is being debated in Congress. It has been placed on the calender, but is still in committee and has yet to be voted on. ...

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- understanding foreclosures â€“ can you workout the problem?

2008-05-18T20:00:00Z

currently hr 5579, titled the â€œemergency mortgage loan modification act of 2008â€* is being debated in congress. it has been placed on the calender, but is still in committee and has yet to be voted on. according to itâ€™s description it is ...

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2008-05-16T20:00:00Z

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Late breaking news

2008-05-16T20:00:00Z

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Late breaking news

2008-05-16T20:00:00Z

HR 5579 on April 23 and 24 and began consideration on another (HR 5830) to address the deepening mortgage foreclosure crisis. HR 5818, the Neighborhood Stabilization Act of 2008, introduced by Representative Maxine Waters (CA), ...

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Late breaking news

2008-05-16T20:00:00Z

Is this Good News?

2008-05-13T20:00:00Z

Some people believe that this is the only way to recover from this problem we have. Is this good news? House Passes Sweeping Legislation to Rescue Homeowners. The US House of Representatives was very busy Thursday, passing The American ...

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CUNA News Now: House approves help to troubled borrowers

2008-05-12T20:00:00Z

... H.R. 5830, the Federal Housing Administration Housing (FHA) and Homeowner Retention Act;; H.R. 1852, the Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007;; H.R. 1427, the Federal Housing Finance Reform Act of 2007; and; H.R. 5579, ...

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- Understanding Foreclosures â€“ Can You Workout the Problem?

2008-05-12T20:00:00Z

house passes sweeping legislation to rescue homeowners

2008-05-11T20:00:00Z

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 ...

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COMMITTEE ON RULES - H. Res. 1175 â€“ Providing for consideration of ...

2008-05-10T20:00:00Z

... modification (HR 5579), community development investments (HR 1066), and certain housing preservation provisions from HR 1851, as well as a proposal to protect disabled veterans from discrimination in government mortgage programs. ...

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national low income housing coalition reports from the capitol

2008-05-10T20:00:00Z

additional amendments to hr 3221 could include hr 5579, the emergency mortgage loan modification act of 2008, which makes it easier for servicers to modify troubled mortgages without threat of liability to investors (see memo,hr 5720, ...

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press release: house passes-â€*american housing rescue and ...

2008-05-09T20:00:00Z

encouraging mortgage modifications/castle bill (hr 5579) mortgage servicers are concerned about the threat of investor lawsuits if they help families in danger of losing their homes with loan modifications that reduce monthly mortgage ...

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House to Consider Housing Rescued and Foreclosure Prevention Act

2008-05-06T20:00:00Z

HR 5579, The Emergency Loan Modification Act of 2008, adopted by the Financial Services Committee on April 23, 2008. Title V â€“ Miscellaneous Housing Provisions [Includes certain protection against discrimination for veterans but also ...

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Congresspedia Preview: This Week in Congress (April. 12 - 18, 2008 ...

2008-05-05T20:00:00Z

Hearing on H.R. 5579, Emergency Mortgage Loan Modification Act of 2008, 2 p.m., 2128 Rayburn. House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection Hearing entitled ``Moving Beyond ...

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fha/foreclosure related bills to be considered in house wed-thur.

2008-05-04T20:00:00Z

house committee supports housing recovery bills

2008-04-29T20:00:00Z

the committee supported hr 5579, the "emergency mortgage loan modification act of 2008." this bill, sponsored by reps. castle (d-pa) and kanjorski (d-pa), would provide a safe harbor for servicers who undertake mortgage restructuring. ...

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nar update

2008-04-29T20:00:00Z

the â€œemergency mortgage loan modification act of 2008,â€* hr 5579, would provide a safe harbor for loan servicers who undertake mortgage restructuring. the â€œneighborhood stabilization act of 2008,â€* hr 5818, would provide $15 billion in ..

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housing assistance and foreclosure prevention package moving in ...

2008-04-29T20:00:00Z

the committee passed two bills, hr 5818, the neighborhood stabilization act of 2008, and hr 5579, the emergency mortgage loan modification act of 2008. read more about these efforts at the national league of cities' website.

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HR 5579, The Emergency Mortgage Loan Modification Act of 2008 ...

2008-04-26T20:00:00Z

HR 5579 would remove an impediment to troubled debt restructuring on the part of holders of residential mortgage loans.... Vote on This Bill: For | Against.

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federal bills moves through congress

2008-04-24T20:00:00Z

the committee passed two bills, hr 5818, the neighborhood stabilization act of 2008, and hr 5579, the emergency mortgage loan modification act of 2008. a third bill, hr 5830, the fha housing stabilization and homeowner retention act of ...

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To dismay of banking industry groups, bill 5579 moves through ...

2008-04-24T20:00:00Z

Congress is slowly trying to help stem foreclosures. See this quote from a recent article at housingwire.com:. Earlier Wednesday, the House panel also passed HR 5579, the Emergency Loan Modification Act, without a vote. ...

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House Panel Approves Two Housing Bills; FHA Reform on the Floor ...

2008-04-23T20:00:00Z

Earlier Wednesday, the House panel also passed H.R. 5579, the Emergency Loan Modification Act, without a vote. The proposed bill would seek to shield mortgage servicers from legal liability arising out of bulk loan modifications that ...

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house panel approves two housing bills; fha reform on the floor

2008-04-23T20:00:00Z

earlier wednesday, the house panel also passed hr 5579, the emergency loan modification act, without a vote. the proposed bill would seek to shield mortgage servicers from legal liability arising out of bulk loan modifications that may ...

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Investor Safe Harbor Bill Moves

2008-04-22T20:00:00Z

A handful of lawmakers on the House Financial Services Committee approve a measure to protect mortgage servicers from investor lawsuits if they take steps to prevent foreclosure. The measure, HR 5579, the proposed Emergency Loan ...

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Saturday Summary: Last week's news in review

2008-04-18T20:00:00Z

In his testimony, Mr. Story discussed HR 5579, The Emergency Loan Modification Act of 2007 and the industry's efforts to help at risk borrowers, including successes achieved and ongoing challenges preventing lenders and servicers from ...

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MBAâ€™s Story Testifies on Loan Modifications

2008-04-15T20:00:00Z

... Financial Group of Seattle, WA testified today before the House Financial Services Subcommitee on Capital Markets, Insurance and Government Sponsored Enterprises. In his testimony, Mr. Story discussed HR 5579, The Emergency Loan [. ...

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Congressional Hearings Focus on Student Lending, Mortgage Lending ...

2008-04-14T20:00:00Z

Finally, the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance, and Government Sponsored Enterprises will hold a hearing on HR 5579, â€œthe Emergency Mortgage Loan Modification Act of 2008â€³ at 2 pm ET in room 2128 of the ...

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Mortgage Liability Escape Mulled

2008-04-14T20:00:00Z

Paul Kanjorski D-PA to absolve mortgage servicers from legal liability if they try to help borrowers avoid is greeted by the mortgage industry with mixed feelings. Elements of the proposal, HR 5579, the Emergency Loan Modification Act, ...

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WITNESS LIST: Capital Markets Subcommittee Examines Legislation to ...

2008-04-13T20:00:00Z

WITNESS LIST: Capital Markets Subcommittee Examines Legislation to â€¦ Trading Markets (press release), CA - Apr 12, 2008 â€¦ today announced that the Subcommittee will hold a hearing on HR 5579, the Emergency Mortgage Loan Modification Act ...

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Interest rates hiked further - ITInews - Insurance Times and ...

2008-04-13T20:00:00Z

kanjorski to speak at fdr symposium, urges action on home ...

2008-04-07T20:00:00Z

chairman kanjorski also recently introduced hr 5579, the emergency mortgage loan modification act of 2008. this bill aims to clarify the responsibilities of, and provide a safe harbor from legal liability for, mortgage servicers who ...

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OpenCongress - U.S. Congress - S.2801 Mortgage Enhancement and ...

2008-04-02T20:00:00Z

Related Bills:. H.R.5579. Related Issue Areas:. Secondary mortgage market · Mortgages · Mortgage interest rates · Mortgage banks · 8 more · Losses · Loan defaults · Liability (Law) · Law · Inve

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Legislation Increases Opportunities for Homeowners to Modify Their â€¦

2008-03-17T20:00:00Z

Kanjorski (D-PA) introduced HR 5579, the Emergency Mortgage Loan Modification Act of 2008, to help address the growing mortgage crisis. Their legislation would provide a legal safe harbor for mortgage servicers making loan modifications ...

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LEGISLATION INCREASES OPPORTUNITIES FOR HOMEOWNERS TO MODIFY THEIR â€¦

2008-03-17T20:00:00Z

Kanjorski (D-PA) introduced HR 5579, the Emergency Mortgage Loan Modification Act of 2008, to hold become the ontogeny mortgage crisis. Their governance would remuneration a legal innoxious woman for mortgage servicers making provide ...

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Legislation Increases Opportunities for Homeowners to Modify Their ...

2008-03-17T20:00:00Z

WashingtonWatch.com - H.R. 5579, The Emergency Mortgage Loan ...

2008-03-12T20:00:00Z

US Congress: HR 5579, The Emergency Mortgage Loan Modification Act of 2008.

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WashingtonWatch.com - H.R. 5579, The Emergency Mortgage Loan ...

2008-03-12T20:00:00Z

US Congress: HR 5579, The Emergency Mortgage Loan Modification Act of 2008.

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congress to float bi-partisan bill to shield servicers from ...

2008-03-11T20:00:00Z

hr 5579, the emergency mortgage loan modification act of 2008, would provide a legal safe harbor for mortgage servicers making loan modifications, if those servicers meet certain conditions. in spite of efforts by the treasury and other ...

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Congress Looks to Shield Servicers from Liability in Loan ...

2008-03-11T20:00:00Z

HR 5579, the Emergency Mortgage Loan Modification Act of 2008, would provide a [...] ---- link AppraiseThis: The Best Real Estate and Real Estate Agent Blog Posts From Around The Web The Best Real Estate, Home Inspection, Mortgage, ...

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The Emergency Loan Modification Act of 2008

2008-03-11T20:00:00Z

Paul Kanjorski introduced HR 5579, "The Emergency Loan Modification Act of 2008", which is a substitute for HR 4178. After the bill was introduced, Rep. Barney Frank (MA) issued a written statement favorable to the principals of the ...

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Congress Looks to Shield Servicers from Liability in Loan ...

2008-03-11T20:00:00Z

HR 5579, the Emergency Mortgage Loan Modification Act of 2008, would provide a legal safe harbor for mortgage servicers making loan modifications, under certain defined conditions. In spite of efforts by the Treasury and other ...

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