4 bills targeting foreclosure programs could see House vote
Nearly half of Nevadans facing foreclosure hadn't heard of federal loan mod program
Servicers get more flexibility to pay off second-lien holders
Robo-signing eases pressure on distressed owners -- for now
Most TARP funds for distressed owners won't be spent
HOPE LoanPort accepts applications from housing counselors
Critics: too few borrowers get permanent loan mods
Are home retention programs worth the small payback?
Many get other loan mod, 'self cure,' or engage in short sale
New approaches to expediting process
Administration's 'Housing Scorecard' sees price stabilization as a positive
First lender must agree to forgive 10% of loan principal
Total volume of delinquent loans holds steady
Broker price opinions will still be needed for pricing REOs, short sales
Borrowers continue to transition from trial to permanent loan mods