Open Congress : News Articles for H.R.1106 Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009

'Hope for Homeowners' revamp planned

2009-05-06T20:00:00Z

The House approved its version of the bill, HR 1106, on March 5 in a 234-191 vote. That version of the bill would also have allowed bankruptcy judges to ...

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Mortgage Investors Stand United in Support of Hope for Homeowners

2009-05-05T20:00:00Z

As the legislation passed today by the US Senate (S.896 and HR 1106) moves to a House-Senate Conference, we urge Congressional leaders to redouble their ...

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Financial and housing industries paid lobbyists more than $42 ...

2009-05-04T20:00:00Z

... but lobbying against HR 1106, HR 200 and S. 61, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act was a priority for those organizations and lobbyists listed. ...

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2009-04-30T20:00:00Z

In a 234-191 vote March 5, the House of Representatives signed off on cram-down language in passing the House version of the bill, HR 1106 (see story). ...

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2009-04-30T20:00:00Z

In a 234-191 vote March 5, the House of Representatives signed off on cram-down language in passing the House version of the bill, HR 1106 (see story). ...

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ALG Praises the Senate for â€œVoting to Uphold Common Sense in ...

2009-04-30T20:00:00Z

â€œHR 1106 would have forced responsible US taxpayers and homeowners to compensate delinquent borrowers and irresponsible lenders that took out and made the ...

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Securitization Litigation Expert Analyzes the Helping Families ...

2009-04-30T20:00:00Z

EAGAN, Minn., May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The Helping Families Save Their Homes Act (HR 1106) has been passed by the US House of Representatives and is now under ...

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The 'Specter' of HR 1106

2009-04-30T20:00:00Z

What does this mean for the judicial mortgage modification or â€œcramdownâ€* provision in bill HR 1106? Currently, a 16-member coalition known as the Moderate ...

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'Cramdown' Crammed Down in Senate -- For Now

2009-04-29T20:00:00Z

Technically, the Senate took up HR 1106, but there's every intent to replace its language with different Senate text. Chances are now good that the House's ...

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HPRP Regional Trainings

2009-04-27T20:00:00Z

Fern: I don't understand those that say the billl HR 1106 would further hurt the housing problem. If people... Johnmayer: It is estimated that Obama's plan ...

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Safe Harbor: Unnecessary, Unfair, Unconstitutional

2009-04-27T20:00:00Z

At issue is a provision in the legislation intended to help Americans avoid foreclosure called Helping Families Save Their Homes Act (HR 1106). ...

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Five Reasons Why 'Servicer Safe Harbor' Would be Bad for America

2009-04-27T20:00:00Z

NEW YORK, April 28 /PRNewswire/ -- The Senate is now considering HR 1106, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009, which the House passed in March ...

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2009-04-26T20:00:00Z

WASHINGTON - March 02, 2009 - (realestaterama) â€” The US House of Representatives postponed its scheduled consideration of HR 1106 Thursday and pushed back ...

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2009-04-26T20:00:00Z

WASHINGTON - March 02, 2009 - (realestaterama) â€” The US House of Representatives postponed its scheduled consideration of HR 1106 Thursday and pushed back ...

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Media Advisory: 11TH Annual NAHB National Green Building ...

2009-04-26T20:00:00Z

Fern: I don't understand those that say the billl HR 1106 would further hurt the housing problem. If people... Johnmayer: It is estimated that Obama's plan ...

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NeighborWorks America to Distribute $81 Million in Grants To ...

2009-04-26T20:00:00Z

Fern: I don't understand those that say the billl HR 1106 would further hurt the housing problem. If people... Johnmayer: It is estimated that Obama's plan ...

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Jamestown Disaster Recovery Center Now Open

2009-04-26T20:00:00Z

Fern: I don't understand those that say the billl HR 1106 would further hurt the housing problem. If people... Johnmayer: It is estimated that Obama's plan ...

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Cramdown vote expected with housing bill

2009-04-26T20:00:00Z

WASHINGTON - March 02, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) â€” The US House of Representatives postponed its scheduled consideration of HR 1106 Thursday and pushed back ...

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â€˜Cramdown' changes remain a CUNA priority

2009-04-22T20:00:00Z

The US House of Representatives voted 234-191 March 5 in favor of HR 1106, Helping Families Save Their Homes Actâ€”its version of mortgage bankruptcyâ€”or ...

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Berry targeted by negative ad

2009-04-21T20:00:00Z

Berry said Wednesday he voted against HR 1106 because it was unfair to lenders. â€œEspecially in Arkansas, you were putting an unfair burden on a lot of ...

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Nograles presses Cha-cha, files resolution for con-ass

2009-04-21T20:00:00Z

Risa Hontiveros-Baraquel said HR 1106 cannot be taken up in plenary despite its strong backing as it has not been passed by the committee on Constitutional ...

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FOXBusiness

2009-04-08T20:00:00Z

Congressional reforms are in HR 1106 in the House and are being considered in the Senate as well.â€* Meantime, the privately run Hope Now program seems to be ...

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Homeowners and the Mortgage 'Cramdown' Bill

2009-03-31T20:00:00Z

The Families Save Their Homes Act (HR 1106), the cramdown billâ€™s official title, would change all that. "The reason that a lot of people are not successful ...

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Lawmakers Looking for Mortgage â€˜Cramdownâ€™ Compromise

2009-03-30T20:00:00Z

The House passed legislation (HR 1106) March 5 containing language that would narrow the scope of the bankruptcy provision. The compromise included language ...

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Mad rantings about politics, evolution, and microbiology

2009-03-29T20:00:00Z

Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., initially was forced to pull the bill (HR 1106) from floor consideration, and then struck a deal on a modified version to ...

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Lender-Opposition Stalls Cramdown Vote in Senate

2009-03-26T20:00:00Z

... Bankers Association said â€œconcerns have surfaced,â€* delaying a vote, possibly until as late as mid-April. On March 5, the House passed HR 1106, â€œThe...

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Time to Undo the Rescue?

2009-03-24T20:00:00Z

To deal with this symptom, Congress is promising up to 9000000 mortgage defaulting homeowners relief from foreclosure under a new program HR 1106. ...

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Obama Administration Issues Guidelines for 'Home Affordable ...

2009-03-17T20:00:00Z

We hope this issue will be clarified by the Treasury or resolved by legislation, including Section 201 of HR 1106. Income Verification The guidelines ...

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American Progress Action Fund

2009-03-16T20:00:00Z

... Milwaukee March 18, 2009 â€“ On March 5, the US House of Representative passed (234 to 191) the Helping Families Save Their Home Act of 2009 (HR 1106). ...

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Center For American Progress

2009-03-16T20:00:00Z

... Milwaukee March 18, 2009 â€“ On March 5, the US House of Representative passed (234 to 191) the Helping Families Save Their Home Act of 2009 (HR 1106). ...

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Business briefs

2009-03-16T20:00:00Z

HR 1106 passed the House by a vote of 234-191. â€œStabilizing the housing market is central to restoring the American economy,â€* Baca said. ...

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Q&A: Helping families save their homes should be top priority to ...

2009-03-12T20:00:00Z

Congress passed itâ€™s own version of the bill (HR 1106) 234-191 without the help of area Representatives Vern Buchanan (R) and Tom Rooney (R). ...

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HOPE For Homeowners Improvements Await Senate Passage of Cramdown Bill

2009-03-12T20:00:00Z

The measures are attached to HR 1106, a controversial bill that would grant bankruptcy judges the authority to cram down borrowersâ€™ mortgage balances when ...

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Roll Call Report: House OK's mortgage help bill

2009-03-11T20:00:00Z

Bankruptcy, mortgages: Voting 234-191, the House on March 5 passed a bill (HR 1106) empowering bankruptcy courts to lower the principal on mortgages on main ...

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Congressman Moran's News Commentary

2009-03-11T20:00:00Z

The Helping Families Save Their Homes Act (HR 1106) is the first piece of President Obama's comprehensive Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan to halt ...

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A home is foreclosed every 13 seconds

2009-03-09T20:00:00Z

Also last week, the House passed HR 1106, which makes it easier to get court relief on mortgages for financially distressed homeowners. ...

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Centrist Democrats Are Forcing Moderation in Partyâ€™s Liberal Agenda

2009-03-09T20:00:00Z

Ellen O. Tauscher , chairman of the House New Democrats, and liberal Zoe Lofgren on a provision in the House-passed mortgage bankruptcy bill ( HR 1106 ). ...

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What's coming for Financial Institutions, Issuers, and Market ...

2009-03-09T20:00:00Z

The House is now poised to consider HR 1106, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act, which combines three bills passed by the Financial Services ...

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Miller plays a key role in getting mortgage law through the House

2009-03-09T20:00:00Z

HR 1106, aka the "Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009," passed the House last week on a 234-191 vote. It contained a provision, championed by ...

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A Home Is Foreclosed Every 13 Seconds

2009-03-08T20:00:00Z

Also last week, the House passed HR 1106, which makes it easier to get court relief on mortgages for financially distressed homeowners. ...

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Boyd Supports Bill To Help Florida Families Avoid Foreclosure

2009-03-08T20:00:00Z

WASHINGTON, DC â€“ The Helping Families Save Their Homes Act (HR 1106) will offer an alternative to foreclosure by providing incentives to lenders to modify ...

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Political Roll Call

2009-03-08T20:00:00Z

... actions if borrowers have exhausted other options. A yes vote backed a bill that would permanently hike FDIC insurance to $250000 per depositor. (HR 1106)

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National votes

2009-03-07T19:00:00Z

Voting 234 for and 191 against, the House on March 5 passed a bill (HR 1106) empowering bankruptcy courts to lower the principal on mortgages on main ...

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The Week in Deviancy

2009-03-07T19:00:00Z

The big issues of the week were HR 1106, the mortgage relief bill, and the amendments thereto (Roll Calls #97 and 100-104), and the continuing resolution ...

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Southern Indiana residents voice concerns at Saturday session with ...

2009-03-07T19:00:00Z

Hill also was questioned for his recent vote against HR 1106, the Helping Families Save their Homes Act. He said he felt that bill only helped those who ...

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Capitol Link

2009-03-06T19:00:00Z

The House voted 234-191 on Thursday to pass a bill (HR 1106) empowering bankruptcy courts to lower the principal on mortgages on main residences after ...

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How not to reserve the right to object...

2009-03-06T19:00:00Z

Dina Titus (D-NV-03), who is asking unanimous consent to withdraw her amendment to HR 1106 (the mortgage relief bill) and Rep. ...

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VIRGINIANS AT THE CAPITOL

2009-03-06T19:00:00Z

The House voted 234-191 to pass the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act (HR 1106). Seven Republicans voted in favor of the bill that would let homeowners ...

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Roll Call: House OKs mortgage refinancing legislation

2009-03-06T19:00:00Z

By Thomas Reporting Services BANKRUPTCY, MORTGAGES: Voting 234 for and 191 against, the House on March 5 passed a bill (HR 1106) empowering bankruptcy ...

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Hastings on Passage of Housing Bill

2009-03-05T19:00:00Z

... Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-Miramar) made the following statement on the passage of the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act (HR 1106), ...

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"Cram Bill" Not The Answer For Current Foreclosure Problem

2009-03-05T19:00:00Z

Lungren is referring to HR 1106 defined as The Helping Families Save Their Homes Act which passed the House 234-191. The plan gives bankruptcy judges the ...

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Rep. Wasserman Schultz Helps Floridians Save Their Homes

2009-03-05T19:00:00Z

... of key anti-foreclosure legislation, praised the House of RepresentativesÂ´ passage of the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 (HR 1106) today. ...

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Congressional Update: Report on Virginiaâ€™s Senators and ...

2009-03-05T19:00:00Z

The House voted 234-191 to pass the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act (HR 1106). Seven Republicans voted in favor of the bill which would let homeowners ...

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CCAGW Calls Failed Omnibus Vote an Urgent Wake-Up Call

2009-03-05T19:00:00Z

The legislation, HR 1106, was pulled from the floor of the Senate last evening just prior to a scheduled vote on final passage. "Members of Congress are ...

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HEALTH CARE

2009-03-05T19:00:00Z

The House voted 234 to 191 yesterday to approve the Helping Families Save their Homes Act (HR 1106). This so-called "cram down" legislation "would allow ...

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Hastings on Passage of Housing Bill

2009-03-05T19:00:00Z

... DC) Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-Miramar) made the following statement on the passage of the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act (HR 1106), ...

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Jordan votes no on mortgage bill

2009-03-05T19:00:00Z

HR 1106 gives bankruptcy courts the ability to alter contracts by reducing mortgage principal and adjusting interest rates. The change is intended to help ...

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Roll Call Report: House passes first budget bill

2009-03-04T19:00:00Z

26 set debate rules for a bill (HR 1106) that gives bankruptcy courts authority to ease the terms of mortgages on principal residences in Chapter 13 ...

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Today on the Hill

2009-03-04T19:00:00Z

They will, in part, resume consideration of HR 1106, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. Senate Energy and Natural Resources (9:30 am): Holds ...

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US House Passage of Major Mortgage Foreclosure Crisis Relief ...

2009-03-04T19:00:00Z

"We salute the House of Representatives for putting US homeowners and the economic recovery first by enacting HR 1106, which is urgently needed legislation ...

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Mortgage â€œCram Downâ€* Bill, Not the Answer for Current Foreclosure ...

2009-03-04T19:00:00Z

Washington, DC â€“Congressman Dan Lungren (R-CA) issued the following statement regarding HR 1106, The Helping Families Save their Homes Act, which passed 234 ...

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Reuters

2009-03-04T19:00:00Z

26 set debate rules for a bill (HR 1106) that gives bankruptcy courts authority to ease the terms of mortgages on principal residences in Chapter 13 ...

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Highlights of the Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan

2009-03-04T19:00:00Z

7 HR 1106, the new House bill discussed in footnote no. 5 above, will include provisions providing servicers a safe harbor from litigation in connection ...

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Rep. Doris Matsui Supports Plan to Keep Americans in Their Homes

2009-03-04T19:00:00Z

The Helping Families Save Their Homes Act, HR 1106, will help homeowners in the hardest hit areas in the country, including Sacramento. ...

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House Meets At... 10:00 am: Legislative Business

2009-03-04T19:00:00Z

The House returns to HR 1106 -- now the non-cramdown cramdown bill -- today, probably under a new rule. With new restrictions on the bill's relief extracted ...

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House OKs Wider Mortgage Powers For Courts

2009-03-04T19:00:00Z

The Helping Families Save Their Homes Act, HR 1106, was passed by a vote of 234- 191 on Thursday evening. The measure is expected to face opposition in the ...

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House OKs 'cram-down' compromise

2009-03-04T19:00:00Z

The House version of a bill that would amend the bankruptcy code, HR 1106, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009, passed in a 234-191 vote. ...

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Foreclosure closure

2009-03-03T19:00:00Z

The US House of Representatives is expected to vote on the 'Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 (HR 1106)' - which would enable bankruptcy judges ...

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RushLimbaugh.com (subscription)

2009-03-03T19:00:00Z

Another group later forced House leaders to sideline a contentious bill (HR 1106) to allow bankruptcy judges to modify home loans. ...

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Congress representing banks, not the people

2009-03-02T19:00:00Z

Your representative should petition Speaker Pelosi to release HR 1106 for a vote yes for giving bankruptcy judges the right to alter mortgages to avert ...

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Will those Blue Dogs ever hunt?

2009-03-02T19:00:00Z

Another group later forced House leaders to sideline a contentious bill (HR 1106) to allow bankruptcy judges to modify home loans. ...

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Obama Economics Worse than Bush

2009-03-02T19:00:00Z

HR 1106, the â€œHelping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009â€* is up for full consideration this week. Do remember, as you work this week to pay your mortgage ...

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On Monday, the House will meet at 12:30 pm for Morning Hour and 2 ...

2009-03-01T19:00:00Z

Slaughter â€“ Homeland Security) Complete Consideration of HR 1106 - Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 (Rep. Conyers/Frank â€“ Judiciary/Financial ...

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Hedgies Placing Strong Bets on Private-Party MBS

2009-03-01T19:00:00Z

... over the latest homeowner assistance package, HR 1106, which would clearly have an effect on both investors and owners of securitized mortgage products. ...

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Washington Watch: Miller frustrated over mortgage bill

2009-03-01T19:00:00Z

That provision, which has become something of a pet project for Miller, is part of HR 1106, which has not only gotten the nod from party leaders but the ...

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Colorado foreclosures to top 200000 in four years

2009-03-01T19:00:00Z

This week, Congress will vote on Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 (HR 1106) to amend federal Chapter 13 bankruptcy law to allow judges to ...

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Projected Foreclosures by Congressional District

2009-02-28T19:00:00Z

by David Waldman aka Kagro X Here's a useful tool for predicting votes on HR 1106, the mortgage relief bill that the House will be voting on next week. ...

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Capitol Hill Reports

2009-02-28T19:00:00Z

Across the Capitol, the House is slated to complete consideration of the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act (HR 1106), legislation that would allow ...

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Area Votes in Congress

2009-02-28T19:00:00Z

Voting 224-198, the House on Thursday set debate rules for a bill (HR 1106) that gives bankruptcy courts authority to ease the terms of mortgages on ...

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Toxic home mortgages hurt 'responsible' families, too

2009-02-28T19:00:00Z

...upward) even though they qualified for conventional mortgages. Fortunately, Congress is now considering two bills - S.61 and H.R.1106 - that can help save these homes at no cost to taxpayers. These bills would allow bankruptcy judges to modify residenti

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Tar Heel Tally

2009-02-27T19:00:00Z

BANKRUPTCY, MORTGAGES: Voting 224 for and 198 against, the House on Thursday set debate rules for a bill (HR 1106) that gives bankruptcy courts authority to ...

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Subprime Debate Delays House Cramdown Vote

2009-02-26T19:00:00Z

Next week, the House is expected to vote on HR 1106, the â€œHelping Families Save Their Homes Act.â€* The legislation combines cramdown provisions previously ...

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AP turns the cramdown story upside-down

2009-02-26T19:00:00Z

... to give them a call and warn them off of aligning themselves too closely with mortgage lenders in this climate, and to back off from weakening HR 1106.

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SCCAOR Opposes Legislation That Permits Judges to Reduce Mortgages

2009-02-26T19:00:00Z

HR 1106 would permit bankruptcy judges to reduce, or "cram down," mortgages on the primary residence for those who file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection ...

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Charlottesville Daily Progress

2009-02-25T19:00:00Z

HR 1106: It actually achieves opposite results by putting millions of homeowners or potential buyers at greater risk of an unstable credit and housing ...

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