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José Luís Cardoso's book, Money, Debt and Politics: The Bank of Lisbon and the Portuguese Liberal Revolution of 1820, provides a comprehensive look at the monetary history of Portugal and the establishment of the Bank of Lisbon. The book explores the political events that led to the Porto Liberal Revolution and the reorganization of the Portuguese monetary circulation. It also highlights the efforts of Portuguese economists to introduce the teachings of political economy to their country. The book delves into the history of Portuguese banking, the debates surrounding circulation and public debt, and the operations of the Bank of Lisbon. It situates these events within the unique political and economic context of Portugal and its major colony, Brazil. The book emphasizes the importance of understanding the historical and political environments in which monetary institutions operate and the influence of economic ideas in different national contexts. [Extracted from the article]

The article is a book review of "Busting the Bankers' Club" by Gerald Epstein. The book explores the incorporation of power and ethics into economics analysis, questions the efficiency of markets, and combines qualitative and quantitative methods. It discusses the history of financial regulations in the US and their impact on income distribution and racial inequalities. The review also highlights the influence of the finance sector on government policies and the need for financial reform to reduce crises, improve credit allocation, and reduce inequalities. However, it suggests that broader transformations outside the financial sector are necessary to address the limitations of financial reforms. [Extracted from the article]

The book "The Birth of Banking in Latin America: Finance and Politics in the 19th Century" by Carlos Marichal analyzes the relationship between finance and politics in the development of the banking system in Latin America during the 19th century. The author uses a comparative approach and examines case studies to understand common patterns and differences in the financial history of the region. The book also addresses the colonial origins of the financial system and the effects of national independence in Latin America. It highlights the emergence of commercial and mortgage banks in countries such as Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Cuba, and Mexico, and discusses the relationship between financial and economic development, as well as the influence of liberal reforms in this process. The organization of the financial system in different countries, such as Brazil and Argentina through emission privileges, and Chile and Colombia with a "free banking" system, is also analyzed. The book addresses the first banking crises in the region and concludes with a synthesis of the chapters and an invitation to delve deeper into the financial history of Latin America. [Extracted from the article]

This article reviews the book "Commercial Bank Activities in Urban Mortgage Financing," by Carl F. Behrens.

The article reviews the book "Discriminating Risk: The U.S. Mortgage Lending Industry in the Twentieth Century," by Guy Stuart.

A review of the book "Mortgage Banking," edited by Robert H. Pease and Homer V. Cherrington, is presented.

Reports the launching of the i Group Mortgage by real estate agency Impression Group in Salt Lake City, Utah. Impact of the mortgage division on facility and employee expansion; Strategy for the mortgage company; Importance of the mortgage company for real estate agents and industry.

Reviews the book "Die Geschichte der Immobelienverkehrsbank und ihre Lehren," by B. Budde.