The Nation's Housing: President Obama's mortgage refinancing package examined

 
BY KENNETH R. HARNEY
Published: February 18, 2012

WASHINGTON — Though it was pronounced dead-before-arrival by opponents on Capitol Hill , President Barack Obama 's new mortgage refinancing package contained far more than legislative proposals.

In fact, significant portions of it that have received little media coverage require no prior approval from a hyperpartisan Congress, and could begin affecting consumers within weeks. Here's a quick rundown on key s...


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