The Senate approved a bill late Tuesday that would retroactively extend over 50 expiring tax provisions for one years, including one that shields distressed homeowners from paying taxes on any mortgage debt forgiven in a short sale. News
The House Financial Services Committee passed three bills last week that could make mortgage lending a little easier. Collections - Other Consumer
A bill to improve access to credit and qualified mortgages for low and moderate income borrowers, while protecting consumers from bad loans, passed Monday in the U.S. House. Collections - Other Consumer
The Senate Banking Committee approved a bill Tuesday to reauthorize the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act for seven years. News
