February 14, 2017
Tuesday’s Regulatory & Legislative Roundup
A study by economists Ed Glaeser of Harvard University and Joe Gyourko at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania explores how much a house should cost to build if land-use regulations were drastically cut back. In an op-ed, … Continue reading
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February 13, 2017
Monday’s Adjudication Roundup
A New York appeals court refused to revive a fraud suit by liquidators for two Bear Stearns & Co. Inc. feeder funds alleging the big three credit rating agencies lied about the creditworthiness of debt obligations backed by subprime mortgages
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February 10, 2017
Friday’s Government Reports Roundup
Ellie Mae is making good on their promise to support lenders in their efforts with governmental compliance and efficiency. This year, Ellie Mae increased its users of Encompass by 21% showing that lenders understand the efficacy of Ellie Mae’s program. … Continue reading
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February 9, 2017
Thursday’s Advocacy & Think Tank Roundup
President Trump is working hard to ensure that big businesses in America receive financial breaks; however, he is not considering the impact of his decisions on all other industries. Currently, corporations pay a 35% tax rate. President Trump would like … Continue reading
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February 8, 2017
Wednesday’s Academic Roundup
What Account for the Differences in Rent-Price Ratio and Turnover Rate? A Search-and-Matching Approach, Huang, Leung, and Tse Bank-Specific Shocks and House Price Growth in the U.S., Bremus, Krause, and Noth Relative Rank and Life Satisfaction: Evidence from US Households, … Continue reading
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February 7, 2017
Tuesday’s Regulatory & Legislative Roundup
Realtors are unhappy with President Trump’s recent decision to eliminate the “FHA mortgage insurance premium cut.” The National Association of Realtors attributes the downward trend of new home buyers to Trump’s recent decision. Furthermore, they believe reinstating the insurance cut … Continue reading
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February 6, 2017
Monday’s Adjudication Roundup
Two former Thornburg Mortgage executives can rest easily because the SEC is no longer seeking damages for their behavior during the early 2000’s financial crisis. The cases spanned over 5 years and disputed an amount over 400 million in losses. … Continue reading
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