How Financial Reform Could Affect Homebuyers
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 | Comments Off
The financial reform legislation signed into law on July 21 by President Obama will precipitate some key changes within the mortgage market that will likely affect homebuyers, according to U.S. News and World Report. Under the legislation, a new consumer financial protection bureau will be set up to establish and enforce rules for the financial marketplace and protect consumers’ interests. The law will force lenders to make sure that borrowers have the financial means to repay the mortgage loan before they approve it. It also bans brokers from receiving additional fees for putting borrowers into risky mortgages.
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