WASHINGTON -- The Senate is currently debating housing legislation, with several amendments to the base package under discussion. Senator Durbin's (D-Il.) amendment to allow bankruptcy judges to amend mortgage terms was introduced and four Republicans, including Sam Brownback of Kansas spoke against it.

WASHINGTON--A housing bill with provisions to assist troubled homeowners facing foreclosure is expected to reach the Senate floor soon, said NAFCU's director of legislative affairs, Brad Thaler.

WASHINGTON--A housing bill with provisions to assist troubled homeowners facing foreclosure is expected to reach the Senate floor soon, said NAFCU's director of legislative affairs, Brad Thaler.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- Stepping into new territory, Alaska USA Trust Company has added conduit lending services to its lineup after nearly 20 years of offering securities lending to custodial agent services for fixed income securities.