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House Passes Miller, Watt, Frank Mortgage Reform Anti-Predatory Lending Bill

Representative Miller speaks in support of HR1728, Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Bill which passed the House today.

Senator Merkley on the Ed Show talking about mortgage reform

Senator Merkley appeared on the Ed Show to talk about how Congress must keep fighting for strong mortgage reform to help families avoid home foreclosure.

Senator Merkley Introduces Two Bills to Reform Deceptive Mortgage Practices

Today, Senator Merkley introduced two bills to protect homeowners and end deceptive mortgage practices. The first bill, “Transparency for Homeowners Act” will end secret steering payments to lenders who lead homeowners into mortgages they can’t afford. The second bill, “Promoting Mortgage Responsibility Act” ends prepayment penalties that prevent homeowners from refinancing into a more affordable loan.