Tag: Bank regulation
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What New Bank Rules Could Mean for Your Home Loan
What the changes mean for borrowers Major changes to bank capital rules are on the way, and many home buyers are wondering how these reforms will affect mortgage rates, loan approvals, and monthly payments. While economists expect the impact on interest rates to be modest, the changes could improve lending capacity and slightly lower borrowing…
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What New Bank Rules Mean for Home Loans: A Practical Guide
Overview: Why the Rules Matter Regulators are tightening capital requirements for banks, a move designed to make lenders safer and more resilient. In practice, this can influence the cost of money and the availability of mortgages. While the changes are technical, they can ripple through the economy by affecting how banks price home loans and…
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Trump v Fed: Supreme Court Halts Lisa Cook Dismissal
Overview The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily blocked an effort by former President Donald Trump to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook from the central bank’s board. In a brief, unsigned order, the Court said it would hear arguments in January on Trump’s attempt to force Cook out, allowing her to remain in office in…