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Author Archives: Seth Welborn

Seth Welborn is a Harding University graduate with a degree in English and a minor in writing. He is a contributing writer for MReport. An East Texas Native, he has studied abroad in Athens, Greece and works part-time as a photographer.

Lawmakers at Odds Over Dodd-Frank Act

Republicans have always been critical of the controversial Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, but lately they have turned up the heat with their criticism as the Obama Administration winds down.

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What’s Keeping Renters From Homeownership?

Seventy percent of renters still believe that renting is more affordable than owning a home and 55 percent of renters plan to continue renting for at least the next three years, according to a Freddie Mac survey.

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CFPB Director Defends Agency’s Decisions

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CFPB Director Richard Cordray faced intense criticism from the committee's Republicans, particularly Chairman Jeb Hensarling (R-Texas), who said that Congress has made the Director a “dictator” and given him power that is “amazing, frightening, and tragic.”

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The MReport Webcast: Wednesday 3/15/2016

Fifty-one percent of repeat homebuyers reported that they experienced unexpected costs, fees, or surprises in their most recent home buying experience, according to ClosingCorp's National TRID Impact on ...

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The MReport Webcast: Friday 3/11/2016

The economic and lending environments are changing. There are new segments of the population that are emerging that include millennials, minorities, immigrants, and rural dwellers, and the typical ...

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