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Editor: David Reiss
Brooklyn Law School

February 14, 2013

Misleading CoreLogic Report on Qualified Mortgage Rules

By David Reiss

The Wall Street Journal reported (behind its paywall) uncritically on a recently released CoreLogic report about the supposed impact of the new Qualified Mortgage rules issued last month by the CFPB on the mortgage market.  The report is very flawed. … Continue reading

January 11, 2013

New York Times Criticizes $8.5b Foreclosure Settlement

By Michael Liptrot

The New York Times published a story announcing an $8.5 billion settlement with 10 major banks to settle about four million foreclosure actions. The money will be split in two, with $3.3 billion going directly to 3.8 million homeowners, and … Continue reading