Congress Needs to Reduce, if Not Eliminate, Support of the Mortgage Market in Order to Encourage Private Capital to Enter the Market, Says Agency Head Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Acting Director Edward J. DeMarco said that Congress needs to take action to significantly reduce, if not eliminate, the government’s continued support of the mortgage market and make it more palatable for private capital to enter the market, Reuters reported March 19, and Appraiser News Online highlighted this week. DeMarco made his comments March 19 before the House Financial Services Committee. The Appraisers News Online explains:
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The recession is over and entrepreneurs are looking for cash, but are banks willing to lend? The answer is a resounding yes, according to reports at OPEN Forum. OPEN Forum’s Katie Morell talks to lending and credit experts to get the tips you need to get that loan application approved. Here’s what she found out: Bankers emphasize that borrowers need to present a solid picture of their business and themselves. Here’s what they’re looking for in potential lendees. Your Posse Come into a lending meeting with your accountant or lawyer in tow to immediately establish a degree of credibility.…