Originations

The real-world impact of Dodd-Frank, stress tests and other regs

04/04/17

In his annual letter to shareholders, M&T Bank chief Robert Wilmers laid out in compelling detail how government policies intended to protect American families have ultimately stymied economic growth.

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Dimon calls for overhaul of FHA, mortgage lending rules

04/04/17

Speaking at a town hall event in Washington, D.C., JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said that post-crisis regulations have made mortgages too costly for consumers — and made homeownership unattainable for borrowers with low incomes or blemished credit histories.

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Four myths in the battle over Dodd-Frank

03/10/17

Republicans repeatedly claim that the Dodd-Frank Act has hurt consumers by raising costs and hampering credit availability. But the data doesn't back that up.

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Wells Fargo's 10-year goal: $60B in loans to black homeowners

02/28/17

The bank says it will push the rest of the industry to follow its lead and step up lobbying for policies that increase minority homeownership.

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