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Lenders are relaxing overlays and adjusting pricing to attract more VA business.
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American Banker asked readers, BankThink contributors and staff members to recommend books for bankers to take on their summer vacations. Share your own suggestions in the comments section below.
June 10
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The House approved a bill Monday evening to modify the calculation of certain "points and fees" under the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's qualified mortgage rule.
June 10 -
WASHINGTON A recent Supreme Court ruling concerning a tribal casino and state authorities has sparked a debate about whether the decision could extend to curtailing payday lenders that claim their affiliation with Native American tribes frees them from state and federal consumer protection laws.
June 10 -
Loan reserving is one of the most important decisions in banking. Yet there is no accounting, regulatory or industry numerical guideline for adequate levels of the allowance for loan losses.
June 10
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Federal Reserve Gov. Daniel Tarullo on Monday said a slew of new regulations imposed on the biggest U.S. financial institutions should influence how banks make risky bets.
June 9 -
Lenders are seeking fixes to a proposal by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau that would allow institutions to repay points and fees that inadvertently exceeded the "qualified mortgage" rule.
June 9 -
A recent Supreme Court ruling concerning a tribal casino and state authorities has sparked a debate about whether the decision could extend to curtailing payday lenders that claim their affiliation with Native American tribes frees them from state and federal consumer protection laws.
June 9 -
Potentially dangerous adjustable-rate mortgages are making a comeback. A few simple reforms could stop the financial industry from repeating the mistakes of the past while offering housing opportunities to low- and moderate-income borrowers.
June 9 -
Financial Services Roundtable CEO Tim Pawlenty discusses the after-effects of Dodd-Frank, the need to find regulatory balance between providing protection and hindering economic activity, concerns over the Johnson-Crapo GSE reform proposal, and more.
June 9
