AND THE AWARD GOES TO… [complimentary drum roll here] Jason Furman and James Stock! [Hereinafter collectively referred to as “J&J.”] Both economists,[1] apparently shilling for
In a recent Wall Street Journal article entitled “Mortgage Lenders Ease Rules for Home Buyers in Hunt for Business” by Nick Timiraos and Annamaria Andriotis,
Ever wonder why laws, rules and regulations keep growing, becoming more complex rather than less? Readers at this site know my feelings about Dodd-Frank (aka
As readers of this site know, I have no love lost for the Dodd-Frank Act. To review my prior rants, go to posts here and
For those folks still holding their breath about whether the Mortgage Forgiveness Tax Relief Act (“the Act”) will be extended, there are strong signs that
Ludd·ite – noun \ˈlə-ˌdīt\: one of a group of early 19th century English workmen destroying laborsaving machinery as a protest; broadly : one who is opposed to especially technological
Has anyone wondered why it is that politicians are always diving for cover during a crisis, but the first to hold hearings and declare an
This question is not just rhetorical. As of January 10, 2014, a batch of new laws became effective across the country, including Oregon. Though the
Introduction. The FAQs below come directly from the most recent CFPB guidelines for January 2014. Parts One and Two can be found here and here.
Introduction. This is Part Two of ATR and QM FAQs. Part One is here. The FAQs below come directly from the most recent CFPB guidelines
