H.R.5579 - Emergency Mortgage Loan Modification Act of 2008

To remove an impediment to troubled debt restructuring on the part of holders of residential mortgage loans, and for other purposes. view all titles (3)

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  • Short: Emergency Mortgage Loan Modification Act of 2008 as introduced.
  • Short: Emergency Mortgage Loan Modification Act of 2008 as reported to house.
  • Official: To remove an impediment to troubled debt restructuring on the part of holders of residential mortgage loans, and for other purposes. as introduced.

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01/18/12
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01/03/09
Ripple Effect « Live Free Or Die

... 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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12/27/08
Military Heartbreak « Live Free Or Die

... 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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12/27/08
Three hots and a cot…. « Live Free Or Die

... 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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12/26/08
Crimes « Live Free Or Die

... 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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12/26/08
Is This Enough? « Live Free Or Die

... 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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12/26/08
Veterans Complaint « Live Free Or Die

... 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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12/25/08
“Poster Child” « Live Free Or Die

... 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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11/20/08
Mortgage Foreclosure Glossary | Home Foreclosure Defense

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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11/14/08
KnowledgePlex: Article: HEARING OF THE HOUSE FINANCIAL SERVICES ...

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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11/12/08
KnowledgePlex: Article: HEARING OF THE HOUSE FINANCIAL SERVICES ...

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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11/11/08
MBA’s Story Testifies on Loan Modifications | Loan Modification ...

In his testimony, Mr. Story discussed H.R. 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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10/26/08
Emergency Mortgage Loan Modification Act of 2008

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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10/26/08
Emergency Mortgage Loan Modification Act of 2008

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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10/02/08
barney frank's housing bill to reform fannie and freddie may 8, 2008

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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09/29/08
august 2008 new materials

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09/22/08
700 Billion Dollar Bailout?

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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09/22/08
700 Billion Dollar Bailout?

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 ...

Source: Matt's Blog
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09/20/08
The American Dream - Home Loan, Loan Modification & Foreclosure ...

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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08/16/08
naked capitalism: "The Flaws in the FHA Housing Bill"

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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08/07/08
HR5579 Emergency Mortgage Loan Modification Act of 2008

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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07/30/08
Tell me how you feel about the Gov't mortgage bailout

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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07/09/08
Loan modifications…will they offer enough relief?

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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06/25/08
American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act | Loan ...

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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06/07/08
Home Buyer Tax Credit Key To Reviving Housing, Builders Tell Congress

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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06/03/08
- Understanding Foreclosures – Can You Workout the Problem?

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. According to it’s description it is ...

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05/29/08
What is the 'League of Cities' Afraid of... | LaRouche Political ...

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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05/21/08
- Understanding Foreclosures ??? Can You Workout the Problem?

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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05/18/08
- understanding foreclosures – can you workout the problem?

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. according to it’s description it is ...

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05/16/08
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