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FHA Asks Treasury for $1.7 Billion Bailout 

Sep 27, 2013By

The Federal Housing Administration has officially requested a $1.7 billion taxpayer-funded bailout from the U.S. Treasury—the first in its nearly 80-year history. While the agency says its current books are cash flow positive, the bailout is required to address past losses. “Losses from the 2007 to 2009 legacy books and  Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program […]