tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2175221250397068442.post807759232562114343..comments2023-09-20T14:49:49.816+02:00Comments on fasesdelabolsa: Fed: Banks eased loan standards in second quarterBilliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10170799879562687416noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2175221250397068442.post-24604016261481219992013-08-06T11:05:02.994+02:002013-08-06T11:05:02.994+02:00WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- President Barack Obama...WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- President Barack Obama is calling on Congress to move forward with legislation to reform the country's housing-finance system by increasing the role of private capital, cutting taxpayers' risks, and winding down federally controlled mortgage buyers Fannie Mae /quotes/zigman/226360/quotes/nls/fnma FNMA +14.74% and Freddie Mac /quotes/zigman/226335/quotes/nls/fmcc FMCC +13.10% . On Tuesday Obama will speak in Phoenix, a city hit hard when the housing-bubble burst and where prices are 41% below a 2006 peak, despite recent price gains. The president's push echoes aspects of a bill that was recently introduced by a bipartisan group of senators. Obama is also calling for Congress to confirm Rep. Mel Watt, a Democrat from North Carolina, as leader of Fannie and Freddie's regulator. In addition, Obama supports expanding eligibility for a government refinancing program, increasing affordable rentals and improving clarity on mortgage rules, among other actions. On Wednesday, Obama will participate in a question-and-answer housing event, hosted by real estate site Zillow /quotes/zigman/5930210/quotes/nls/z Z +3.85% El Geniohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08742294875329795608noreply@blogger.com