Mortgage Bill Praised By Obama Faces Uphill Battle In Congress

[Bill USA]

.... expect en masse opposition by the Corporate Lobbyist Party (Hell, this bill would enable up to 12 million people to refinance their loans, saving up to $3,000 per year.)


(emphasis my own)
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/17/mortgage-bill_n_2706691.html

A sharply divided Congress isn't likely to jump at President Barack Obama's challenge for quick passage of a mortgage refinancing bill that supporters say could help millions of homeowners save big each year and boost the economy.

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"That's holding our entire economy back, and we need to fix it," the president said. "Right now, there's a bill in this Congress that would give every responsible homeowner in America the chance to save $3,000 a year by refinancing at today's rates. Democrats and Republicans have supported it before."
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Nearly 12 million homeowners have Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans and stand to benefit refinancing, the two senators said. Many can't refinance at a lower rate because of red tape and high fees. The red tape has reduced competition among banks, so borrowers pay higher interest rates than they would if they were able to shop around more, according to the senators.

The bill also would reduce up-front fees that borrowers pay on refinances and eliminate appraisal costs for all borrowers. The measure seeks to expand the Obama administration's Home Affordable Refinancing Program, which saves an average homeowner about $2,500 per year, they said.

"Homeowners will have more money in their pockets, Fannie and Freddie will see fewer foreclosures, and the housing market and economy will continue building momentum," Boxer said.

[midnight]

1. HAMP and HEMP were a run around and the fee's for mortgage foreclosure fraud has been withheld from

those in need... AKA Wisconsin's attorney general and scott walker are using these funds instead to plug budget holes, and prosecute people... So if this program could address these mortgage issues directly with the people experiencing them this would be a great help....