Sep 8 Local News Fannie, Freddie Takeover Could Bolster Local Housing Market The president of the local mortgage bankers association thinks the government takeover of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will help the Louisville area more than some others. Mortgage Bankers Association of Louisville President Adam Hall says the takeover will be more beneficial for everyone in the short-term because it improves confidence in the country’s two […] By Stephanie Crosby Sep 8 Local News Fannie, Freddie Takeover Could Bolster Local Housing Market Stephanie Crosby
Jul 22 Local News Kentucky's Bunning Opposes Fannie/Freddie Rescue Plan As Congress works out details this week on a proposed credit plan for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, Kentucky’s junior senator says he’s wholly opposed to the idea. U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson has been pushing the legislation, which is expected to come to a vote this week. The proposal would allow the government to […] By Stephanie Crosby Jul 22 Local News Kentucky's Bunning Opposes Fannie/Freddie Rescue Plan Stephanie Crosby
Jul 15 Local News Bunning Opposes Fannie/Freddie Rescue U.S. Senator Jim Bunning of Kentucky says he’s opposed to the government safety net proposed for mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The Republican lawmaker says the federal government shouldn’t have to come to the rescue of shareholder-owned companies every time they get into trouble. Bunning says its a dangerous precedent that could compromise […] By Rick Howlett Jul 15 Local News Bunning Opposes Fannie/Freddie Rescue Rick Howlett