Homeowners threatened with foreclosure can face serious tax problems if they do not understand the consequences of foreclosure, according to Andrew Housser, co-founder and co-chief executive officer of Bills.com, San Mateo, Calif.Mr. Housser said a former homeowner may be required to pay tax on "cancellation of debt income," which is accrued when a lender agrees to waive part or all of the so-called deficiency balance. The deficiency balance is the amount remaining due after the proceeds of a foreclosure sale are subtracted from the mortgage balance plus the fees associated with the foreclosure and sale. "If you think you may face a CODI tax liability, start talking to a tax professional now," Mr. Housser advised. The company, an online personal finance portal, can be found on the Web at http://www.bills.com.
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A federal judge in Texas dismissed the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's medical debt rule and prohibited states from passing their own laws prohibiting medical debt on credit reports.
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Dr. Mark Calabria takes on the additional role of chief statistician of the United States; retired Ally Bank executive Diane Morais has joined First Citizens Bancshares' board of directors; MainStreet Bank has promoted Alex Vari to chief financial officer; and more in this week's banking news roundup.
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While refinances are behind the latest increases, the pace of purchase activity may be a stronger indicator of where the housing market sits.
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The share of economists expecting a September rate reduction grew in the July Wolters Kluwer survey, but the October or later percentage also increased.
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Rising home prices and softening sales offer a mixed view of a market that some say is shifting to favor buyers.
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The notes are backed by home improvement installment loans originated by approved dealers in Foundation Finance Company's network.
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