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Banks and Thrifts with the Largest Portfolios of First Mortgages

01/06/20

On Sep. 30, 2019. Dollars in thousands.

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No, the FHA should not be pushed to the brink again

12/27/19

Now is not the time for the government to cut Federal Housing Administration premiums and enter new segments of the housing market.

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By staying on sidelines, the Fed is protecting CRA

12/23/19

The central bank’s refusal to join the OCC and FDIC in revamping the Community Reinvestment Act sends an unmistakable message that their proposal is deeply flawed.

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Community Banks with the Largest First Mortgage Portfolios

12/09/19

On Sep. 30, 2019. Dollars in thousands.

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Credit Unions with the Largest Portfolios of First Mortgage Loans

11/25/19

On Jun. 30, 2019. Dollars in thousands.

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CRA reforms must go beyond branch banking

10/07/19

Regulators should consider online lending and a list of what loans qualify for CRA credit in any revamp of the outdated law.

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Trump housing plan could have unintended consequences for FHA

09/19/19

The proposed reforms of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have gotten all the attention, but the administration also wants to scale back the Federal Housing Administration, expand its capital cushion and adopt risk-based pricing. Some of the ideas have former agency officials concerned.

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Community Banks with the Largest First Mortgage Portfolios

09/09/19

On Jun. 30, 2019. Dollars in thousands.

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Citi in laggard's role; EU bank CEOs have less skin in the game

07/29/19

Citigroup's made some strides after the battering its share price took last year, but it still trails JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America; chiefs at the top U.S. global banks own on average more than 15 times the amount of their own firm's stock than their European counterparts.

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Banks and Thrifts with the Largest Portfolios of First Mortgages

07/08/19

On Mar. 31, 2019. Dollars in thousands.

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