Jul 08 Watch Fed Ready to Strengthen Regulations Tied to Lending Practices Federal Reserve Chief Ben Bernanke outlined new rules Monday that are intended to protect homebuyers from risky lending practices blamed for a nationwide housing crisis. Wall Street Journal editor David Wessel examines the move. Continue watching
May 06 Watch Fannie Mae Posts Losses; Mortgage Market Quakes The mortgage giant Fannie Mae posted $2.2 billion in losses Tuesday in its third consecutive quarter of bad news. A reporter from the New York Times explains this latest bad news and its potential impact on the mortgage market. Continue watching
May 23 Watch The Mortgage Giant Fannie Mae Accused of Deception and Mismanagement The mortgage giant Fannie Mae received a $400 million dollar fine and a scathing report on its "unethical corporate culture."… Continue watching