I do not think I am the only one who is alarmed at the significant costs associated with Afghanistan and Iraq that are not included in this ...
So it's good news. But in context, we've got such a long way to go to rebuild employment, that we're not over the hump yet by any stretch of...
Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman, for scheduling this hearing, and I want to thank Mr. Brickell.
The Rule is not perfect, far from perfect, but at least we are talking about a rule today.
One of the other concerns that we have heard, particularly from realtors, is that they often have relationships with service providers, whom...
The current system does not provide that transparency.
we have to go back to the first point, which is accurate transparent disclosure of the fees.
Well, one of the problems, Mr. Secretary, in trying to understand all the ramifications of the Rule, is that the damages are limited, I beli...
There is another issue here and that is, even with all these innovations, the question is what happens if the individual borrower discovers ...
There has been some concern that large companies will have an advantage in offering these GMP's.
A third way to get at, maybe not directly this problem, but to respond to some of the discussions.
the perception of most people looking for a loan, when they go to a broker, is that the broker is working to get the best deal for them.
We all agree that the disclosure now is inadequate and we have to do something.
The Rule that you are proposing would rectify this.
Secretary Mel Martinez should be commended for his effort to streamline the homebuying process.
I think that would have to go, not just in your disclosure form, but in your advertising.
I think if you are, as you are, quite sincerely proposing that this Rule go forward and it be enforced, then we also have the responsibility...
Secretary Martinez should be commended for his efforts and leadership to streamline the homebuying process.