ICBA: Private Mortgage Insurance Critical to Housing Recovery

July 29 - Marti Rodamaker, president of First Citizens National Bank in Mason City, Iowa, has testified on behalf of the Independent Community Bankers of America before the House Financial Services... >>more

Fixed-Rate Mortgage Rates Inch Downward to Another New Low for the Sixth Consecutive Week

July 29 - Freddie Mac (OTC: FMCC) has released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey, with the 30-year and 15-year fixed-rate mortgages reaching record lows for this survey. (The 30-year... >>more

House Financial Services Committee Advances Legislation to Revitalize Public Housing

July 29 - The House Financial Services Committee yesterday passed the Public Housing Reinvestment and Tenant Protection Act (H.R. 5814),  legislation introduced by Congresswoman Maxine Waters... >>more

State Bank Regulators Support Proposed CRA Expansion

July 29 - The Conference of State Bank Supervisors and the American Council of State Savings Supervisors issued a comment letter this week indicating their support of a proposed rule that would allow... >>more

ABA Testifies on Impact of Interchange Fees on Small Businesses

July 29 - The American Bankers Association stated today that price setting of interchange fees will ultimately harm consumers, and called for a repeal of the interchange amendment that became part of... >>more