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Senate Targets Mortgage-Broker Bonuses and 'Liar Loans'

Two of the most abusive practices that helped inflate the housing bubble -- stated income loans and broker bonuses for steering people to more expensive loan programs -- were harpooned by the U.S. Senate on Wednesday. The Senate passed an amendment to the financial reform legislation by a vote of 63 to 36. The amendment... Continue Reading »

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