Loan servicers' pandemic-relief efforts 'a major success story'
Mortgage loan servicers collecting payments on loans guaranteed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac completed 2.36M 'home retention actions' during the COVID-19 pandemic
by Matt Carter Jun 26
With protections lifting, improvement in forbearance numbers slows
The numbers are headed in the wrong direction for loans that are backed by private lenders rather than the government, according to new survey by the Mortgage Bankers Association
by Matt Carter Aug 24
Wells Fargo blames 400 improper foreclosures on computer glitch
Scandal-prone bank foreclosed on hundreds of customers who could have used loan modifications to protect homes
by Patrick Kearns Aug 6
California judge certifies class in Wells Fargo loan modification cases
About 11,000 California plaintiffs allege that the mortgage lender failed to follow through on obligations
by Amy Tankersley Feb 4
Distressed homeowners are signing up for mortgage assistance plans
Although foreclosure rates remain high, many delinquent borrowers are taking advantage of home retention programs, says Black Knight
by Amy Tankersley Jun 8
California schemin’ leads to prison time for two San Diego men
Nationwide mortgage relief scam defrauded thousands of distressed homeowners out of more than $12 million
by Amy Tankersley Apr 29
Riding the loan modification merry-go-round
What it takes to climb out of a credit mess
by Bernice Ross Mar 7
Riding the loan modification merry-go-round
What it takes to climb out of a credit mess
by Bernice Ross Feb 16
6 years later and we still can't modify or refinance our mortgage
Predatory lending experience keeps getting worse
by Bernice Ross Dec 2
Accepting last-minute, bait-and-switch offer was the only way to close on time
Real estate professionals can extend helping hand to distressed homeowners
by Bernice Ross Oct 29
Study: Nearly 70 percent who sought counseling before becoming delinquent were current 18 months later
by Steve Bergsman Oct 26