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The New Subprime Lender

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:25:09 GMT

David Gardner called it. He’s up 1,334%! See what David’s recommending that you buy NEXT. If you haven't heard of the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), you probably will soon.
Source: Motley Fool

Mayors Examine Issues Associated With Hunger, Homelessness in 27 Cities

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:06:50 GMT

WHO: Gastonia, NC Mayor Jennifer Stultz, USCM Hunger & Homelessness Task Force Co-Chair Sacramento, CA Mayor Kevin Johnson, USCM Hunger & Homelessness Task Force U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan Tom Cochran, USCM CEO...
Source: PR Newswire

More cash down proposed for FHA loans

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:58:17 GMT

build up the FHA's insurance fund as a hedge against economic uncertainty.
Source: TwinCities.com

More cash down proposed for FHA-backed loans

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 01:31:07 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Homebuyers insured by the Federal Housing Administration would have to provide more cash up front and meet higher credit scores under an Obama administration plan to protect the financially stretched agency.
Source: ReadingEagle.com

Statement: White House Announces Recovery Through Retrofit - The Page by Mark Halperin - TIME.com

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 01:27:30 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Vice President Biden today unveiled Recovery Through Retrofit, a report that builds on the foundation laid in the Recovery Act to expand green job opportunities and boost energy savings by making homes more energy efficient.
Source: Time Magazine

Federal Housing Agency Ups Loan Standards

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 22:56:31 GMT

(CBS) Housing Secretary Shaun Donovan announced reforms on Wednesday to reverse the tide of defaults on home loans backed by the federal government.
Source: CBS News

FHA to Require Homebuyers to Put Up More Cash, HUD Secretary Donovan Says

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 21:10:56 GMT

Dec. 2 (Bloomberg) -- Homebuyers seeking to take advantage of a government mortgage-guarantee program will have to put up more cash in some situations as officials look for ways to shore up finances at the Federal Housing Administration.
Source: Bloomberg.com

FHA to Tighten Lending Standards as Defaults Rise

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:27:03 GMT

On the heels of our report detailing short-sale flipping and other kinds of mortgage fraud that are on the rise, the Federal Housing Administration plans to announce it will tighten lending standards to try to stem rising defaults.
Source: The Washington Independent

Quoted in 'Long Term Disaster Recovery Working Group Holds Inaugural Stakeholder Forum'

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:32:12 GMT

Shaun Donovan said in Department of Homeland Security:

It is vital to our success that disaster recovery professionals and stakeholders provide their input as we move forward to improve disaster recovery efforts across the country ... No communities have more to share on disaster recovery than the people of New Orleans and the Gulf Coast so it is fitting that our first Stakeholder Forum engages leaders from these communities. These forums aim to give everyone involved in disaster recovery a voice in shaping how we respond, and then rebuild and revitalize communities in the wake of disaster.

Quoted in '10-19-09 EUR ALL ON ONE PAGE'

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 07:15:55 GMT

said in EURweb:

I want to be able to show these guys look at me. I changed my image, I changed my life and I had to grow up ... I’m honored to be a part of the ground breaking alongside President Obama’s right hand man Secretary Shaun Donovan who shares the same goal as me, which is to help B.W. Cooper residents get back into their new homes.

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Thu, 17 Sep 2009 19:27:19 GMT

(Back row) US Attorney General Eric Holder (2nd R) speaks as FTC Chairman Jon Leibowitz (L), Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner (2nd L), and HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan (R) look on following a meeting on coordinated federal and state actions to combat frau...

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Thu, 17 Sep 2009 19:27:00 GMT

(Back row) FTC Chairman Jon Leibowitz (L) as speaks as Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner (2nd L), US Attorney General Eric Holder (2nd R) and HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan (R) look on following a meeting on coordinated federal and state actions to combat fr...

Shaun Donovan Trying to Make a Cabinet Meeting

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:45:52 GMT