Friday, June 29, 2007

UPDATE 1-U.S. regulators set new subprime loan standards

(Reuters) - WASHINGTON, June 29 - U.S. bank regulators issued
new standards for subprime mortgage lending on Friday that
includes several new consumer protections.




Subprime borrowers should not be penalized for refinancing
out of a mortgage before the interest rate resets to a higher
level, according to a statement of principles issued by the
regulators. The guidelines also call for lenders to warn
borrowers when a reset is coming and grant them at least 60
days to refinance.


Read more at Reuters.com Government Filings News

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