S.2636 - Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008.

A bill to provide needed housing reform. view all titles (5)

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  • Short: Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008. as introduced.
  • Short: Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 as introduced.
  • Official: A bill to provide needed housing reform. as introduced.
  • Short: Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2008 as introduced.
  • Short: Mortgage Disclosure Improvement Act of 2008 as introduced.

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02/28/08
New Senate Proceedings: The Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008

At today's press conference, Senator Salazar announced his support for The Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 (S. 2636), which was recently introduced in the Senate to help keep families facing foreclosure in their homes, ...

Source: Lou's Blog
02/28/08
Agreement Reached on Housing Proposal Vote

The Senate’s leadership has reached an agreement on moving forward with a vote on the housing stimulus package (S. 2636). A vote will now occur later this afternoon on a procedural motion to begin debate on the bill. ...

Source: SENATUS
02/27/08
Another bailout

'If S. 2636 were presented to the President, his senior advisors would recommend he veto the bill,' the statement said, referring to the bill introduced by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada. The proposal would also triple the ...

02/27/08
S.2636 A bill to provide needed housing reform.

A bill to provide needed housing reform.

02/27/08
Keep People from Losing Their Homes! - Leadership Conference on ...

The Senate recently dropped the bankruptcy provision to the Foreclosure Prevention Act (S. 2636) that would have given homeowners a second chance to keep their homes through the Chapter 13 bankruptcy process. Learn more here. ...

02/27/08
Support The Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008

I understand that the Senate will vote this week on Senator Reid's "Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008," S. 2636. This is a time to stand up for homeowners and support sustainable mortgages. Please help restore confidence in our economy ...

02/26/08
I'm the decider

provisions would also likely prolong the time it will take the market to recover from the current downturn." ... "If S. 2636 were presented to the President, his senior advisors would recommend he veto the bill."

02/26/08
Net Operating Loss Measure under Consideration In Senate Has Low ...

According to news accounts, the Senate will soon consider a housing stimulus package (S. 2636), introduced by Senator Reid earlier this month.[1] While the package primarily targets the housing market, it also includes a measure dealing ...

02/26/08
Action Alerts

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02/26/08
S. 2636, the "Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008"

Earlier this evening Bruce Josten, Chamber Executive Vice President, Government Affairs sent a letter to the United States Senate urging them to oppose S. 2636, the "Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008," as introduced. From the letter: ...

02/26/08
Foreclosure Prevention Act up for Senate Vote this Week - Act Now ...

NewsBlaze, CA - 4 hours agoThe Senate is voting this week on the Foreclosure Prevention Act (S. 2636). If passed, this commonsense solution will allow victims of abusive lending who …Morgan Liddick: Foreclosure, the eighth deadly sin ...

Source: Mortgatory
02/26/08
Action Alerts

Support S. 2636 in This Week's Senate Vote (Deadline: Ongoing) Tell Your Story: Tell Us What's Happening In Your School with Sex Education (Deadline: ?) Sign the Petition: Support the Healthy Teens Act (Deadline: ?) ...

02/26/08
Congress to Examine Housing Proposals

A bill likely to be debated on the Senate floor Tuesday, S. 2636, includes a proposed revision to the Bankruptcy Code that would allow judges to cut interest rates and reduce what’s owed on troubled borrowers’ mortgages. ...

02/26/08
Home Foreclosure Crisis can be Stopped! Support S. 2636 in This ...

But this week the Senate is voting on the Foreclosure Prevention Act (S. 2636). If passed, this commonsense solution will allow victims of abusive lending who are facing foreclosures to stay in their homes while they work through the ...

02/26/08
Home Foreclosure Crisis can be Stopped! Support S. 2636 in This ...

But this week the Senate is voting on the Foreclosure Prevention Act (S. 2636). If passed, this commonsense solution will allow victims of abusive lending who are facing foreclosures to stay in their homes while they work through the ...

02/25/08
Mortgage Loan Modification in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Up for Vote in Senate This Week

The U.S. Senate is expected to vote on S.2636 this week. This bill will help distressed homeowners save their homes from foreclosure by allowing a bankruptcy judge to modify their mortgage loans

02/25/08
Enterprise Commends Senate Introduction of Foreclosure Prevention Act

for his commitment to stabilize neighborhoods hit hardest by the foreclosure crisis by providing funds to help cities and states stabilize property values and generate jobs as part of the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 (S. 2636).

02/25/08
What's in a Word?

Save 'Stimulus' for When We Really Need It Word is Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) may 'fast-track' S. 2636, the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 (text) to the Senate floor this week. The bill provides $200 million for ...

02/25/08
Senate to Consider Foreclosure Prevention Bill

On February 13, 2008, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (NV) introduced the "Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008" (S. 2636). In a somewhat unusual procedural twist, the bill was not assigned to a Senate committee. ...

02/25/08
Why

I understand that the Senate will vote this week on Senator Reid's "Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008," S. 2636. This is a time to stand up for homeowners and support sustainable mortgages. Please help restore confidence in our economy ...

02/25/08
Revised Attempt at Bankruptcy Cramdowns on Mortgages

This bill, the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 (S. 2636) includes a variety of provisions, some of which the Mortgage Bankers Association supports. However, the bill also contains the bankruptcy cramdown provisions widely opposed. ...

02/24/08
Senate to Vote This Week on S.2636: Bankruptcy Loan Modification ...

Senate Bill 2636 (introduced by Harry Reid, D, NV), which contains a provision that would allow a bankruptcy judge to modify a distressed home mortgage loan in chapter 13 bankruptcy, will be up for a vote by the full Senate this week. ...

02/24/08
2 housing crisis proposals Democrats should support | The Economic ...

Submitted by Robert Oak on Tue, 02/26/2008 - 10:52. The bill title is The Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 and the bill number is S.2636. Very timely they are doing this since Jan . Foreclosures up 57%. Not yet rated. ...

02/23/08
Bankruptcy Provision Could Hinder Housing Stimulus Package

The bill (Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 - S. 2636) contains a provision that would allow bankruptcy judges to modify housing loans and mortgage contracts. This provision is already receiving criticism from Republican members of the ...

Source: SENATUS
02/22/08
Senate to Vote Next Week on New Mortgage Relief Bill

The bill is S. 2636, and the section of the bill with the mortgage modification provisions is Title IV. There is fear that before the bill is passed that this section will be removed. Now would be a good time to call or write your US ...

02/22/08
Sen. Salazar Pushes For Urgent Action to Alleviate Colorado's ...

At today’s press conference, Senator Salazar announced his support for The Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 (S. 2636), which was recently introduced in the Senate to help keep families facing foreclosure in their homes, ...

02/21/08
Mortgage Crisis: Legislation You Should Support

It is S. 2636 in congressional jargon. The legislation would be a leap forward in the government’s efforts to mitigate the foreclosure and credit crisis sweeping the country. The bill incorporates pending proposals that would allow ...

02/21/08
CONGRESS SHOULD AMEND BANKRUPTCY CODE TO ALLOW FOR MODIFICATION OF ...

The housing stimulus package (S. 2636), introduced by Sen. Harry Reid (D-Nev.), includes the mortgage modification language among its provisions to aid distressed homeowners. The Senate is scheduled to act on S. 2636 next week. ...

02/20/08
Senate Considers New Foreclosure Bill : NY Foreclosure Law Blog

Last night, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D, NV) introduced S. 2636, the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 and indicated that the bill will be considered on the Senate floor as early as the week of February 25th. ...

02/15/08
WashingtonWatch.com - S. 2636, The Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008

US Congress: S. 2636, The Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008.

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