Fed proposes new restrictions on subprime, alt-A loans 
Sen. Dodd says legislation still needed to rein in abusive practices
By Matt Carter, Tuesday, December 18, 2007.The Federal Reserve proposes imposing some restrictions that currently apply only to very costly loans -- including a ban on most prepayment penalties -- to subprime and some Alt-A loans.
The product of a series of hearings, the proposed changes in how the Fed implements the Truth In Lending Act, or TILA, are intended to protect consumers from unfair or deceptive home mortgage lending and advertising practices.
While the proposed regulations drew a mixed reaction from lenders, Connecticut Democrat Sen.
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