WashingtonWatch.com - Subject: Loan defaults

P.L. 110-343, The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $2873.99

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 1424 would amend section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, and section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans....

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S. 3604, The Economic Recovery Act, 2008

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3604 would make emergency supplemental appropriations for economic recovery for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008....

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H.R. 7072, To make technical corrections in the Ensuring Continued Access to Student Loans Act of 2008

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 7072 would make technical corrections in the Ensuring Continued Access to Student Loans Act of 2008....

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H.R. 6482, To direct the Securities and Exchange Commission to establish both a process by which asset-backed instruments can be deemed eligible for NRSRO ratings and an initial list of such eligible asset-backed instruments

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6482 would direct the Securities and Exchange Commission to establish both a process by which asset-backed instruments can be deemed eligible for NRSRO ratings and an initial list of such eligible asset-backed instruments....

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S. 3261, The Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009 - Cost per Average Family: $1169.76

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3261 would make appropriations for the Departments of Transportation and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009....

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H.R. 6347, The HOPE VI Amendment Act of 2008

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6347 would facilitate the use of HOPE VI grant amounts by certain public housing agencies that have suffered project delays due to catastrophes or emergencies....

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H.R. 6230, The Credit Rating Agency Transparency and Disclosure Act

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6230 would amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require nationally registered statistical rating organizations to provide additional disclosures with respect to the rating of certain structured securities....

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H.R. 6218, To provide for loan guarantees for retrofitting high-performance green buildings

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6218 would provide for loan guarantees for retrofitting high-performance green buildings....

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H.R. 6076, The Home Retention and Economic Stabilization Act of 2008

Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6076 would amend the Truth in Lending Act to permit deferrals on certain home mortgage foreclosures for a limited period to allow homeowners to take remedial action and to require home mortgage servicers to provide advance notice of any upcoming reset of the mortgage interest rate....

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S. 2992, The Armed Forces Housing Security Act

Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2992 would amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance housing loan authorities for veterans and to otherwise assist veterans and members of the Armed Forces in avoiding the foreclosure of their homes....

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H.R. 5830, The FHA Housing Stabilization and Homeownership Retention Act of 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $26.56

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5830 would create a voluntary FHA program that provides mortgage refinancing assistance to allow families to stay in their homes, protect neighborhoods, and help stabilize the housing market....

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H.R. 5579, The Emergency Mortgage Loan Modification Act of 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $0.00

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5579 would remove an impediment to troubled debt restructuring on the part of holders of residential mortgage loans....

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S. 2901, The Encouraging Mortgage Modifications Act of 2008

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2901 would encourage residential mortgage loan modifications and workout plans....

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S. 2895, The PLUS Loan Borrower Protection Act of 2008

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2895 would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to maintain eligibility, for Federal PLUS loans, of borrowers who are 90 or more days delinquent on mortgage loan payments, or for whom foreclosure proceedings have been initiated, with respect to their primary residence....

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S. 2801, The Mortgage Enhancement and Modification Act of 2008

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2801 would help families avoid foreclosure and stay in their homes by encouraging reasonable and responsible modifications for unworkable and impractical mortgage loans, and it would help preserve the rights of investors by reaffirming the basic obligations of their investment agents to achieve the most beneficial outcomes for their clients and for other purposes....

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S. 2791, The Protecting America's Homeowners Act of 2008

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2791 would address the foreclosure crisis and revitalize neighborhoods....

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S. 2764, A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to enhance protections for servicemembers relating to mortgages and mortgage foreclosures, and for other purposes

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2764 would amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to enhance protections for servicemembers relating to mortgages and mortgage foreclosures....

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H.R. 5565, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a Federal income tax credit for certain home purchases

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5565 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a Federal income tax credit for certain home purchases....

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H.R. 5572, The Helping Communities Act of 2008

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5572 would stimulate the economy of the United States by providing assistance to States for foreclosure mitigation counseling activities and increased community development block grant assistance....

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S. 2734, The SAFE Act

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

S. 2734 would aid families and neighborhoods facing home foreclosure and address the subprime mortgage crisis....

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S. 2658, A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to extend from 90 days to one year the period after release of a member from the Armed Forces from active duty during which the member is protected from mortgage foreclosure

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

S. 2658 would amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to extend from 90 days to one year the period after release of a member from the Armed Forces from active duty during which the member is protected from mortgage foreclosure....

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S. 2636, The Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

S. 2636 would provide needed housing reform....

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S. 2595, The S.A.F.E. Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

S. 2595 would create a national licensing system for residential mortgage loan originators, and it would develop minimum standards of conduct to be enforced by State regulators....

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S. 2566, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a Federal income tax credit for certain home purchases

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST

S. 2566 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a Federal income tax credit for certain home purchases....

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P.L. 110-142, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude discharges of indebtedness on principal residences from gross income, and for other purposes - Savings per Average Family: $0.56

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 3648 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude discharges of indebtedness on principal residences from gross income....

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