Federal Reserve nears announcement on new mortgage-loan requirements

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US lenders are set to face new mortgage-loan requirements with the Federal Reserve nearing the release of a bank capital proposal associated with Basel III. This proposal is part of an ongoing effort by the Federal Reserve, which has been consulting with industry stakeholders, to enhance bank resilience against financial shocks. The proposal is expected to focus on standardizing risk-weighted assets for mortgages, aligning US practices with global Basel III norms.

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