The Chicago Federal Home Loan Bank, which is in the midst of a restatement, has declared a 5.5% dividend for the fourth quarter.The FHLBank paid a 6% dividend in the third quarter, but a 5.5% dividend is the maximum the bank can pay under its supervisory agreement with the Federal Housing Finance Board. The Chicago bank is still weeks away from filing its third-quarter financial statement and a restatement of 2003 earnings, according to spokesman David Feldhaus. The bank is also behind in reporting origination data for its Mortgage Partnership Finance program. The last report showed $7.6 billion in total MPF loan production for the second quarter.
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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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