Mortgage Mayhem
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Go behind the scenes with TheStreet for an exclusive look at the biggest capital markets drama of 2010.
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As banks get down in the trenches to help borrowers take mortgage debt down a notch, second liens still stand in the way of successful home-loan workouts for many.
8/20/10 7:00AM
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The banking industry has taken a great deal of time to help troubled homeowners, doing a poor job by some accounts.
8/20/10 7:00AM
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The government's ineffectual mortgage modification program has prompted individuals like Rosemary Lundgren to look for help elsewhere, often with disastrous results.
8/19/10 7:01AM
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While banks and regulators have frittered away precious time, others have sensed opportunity in the rubble of the housing market.
8/19/10 7:00AM
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Treasury Department spokeswoman Andrea Risotto responds to specific criticisms about the "Making Home Affordable" program.
8/18/10 7:02AM
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The government's Home Affordable Modification Program's mission is to offer mortgage modifications, but banks have found ways to work around it, leaving many borrowers vulnerable to scams.
8/18/10 7:01AM
Barack Obama Mortgage Plan
Obama announces $145 million plan to help foreclosure crisis in California
President Barack Obama has signed into law the most sweeping economic package in decades. On Wednesday he plans to unveil a plan to stem foreclosures.
Fannie Mae says February's refinancing volume grows threefold to $41 billion over January
In hard-hit Nevada, Obama urges Congress to act on behalf of stressed homeowners
Obama adviser: Gov't moving carefully on many fronts, not overwhelmed by economic turmoil
Mortgage executives acknowledge troubles in Obama foreclosure prevention program
Treasury approves $600M in housing aid to 5 states with high unemployment
Mortgage brokers spent nearly $1.1 million in second quarter lobbying federal government
Mortgage giant Fannie Mae says refinancing volume in March highest since 2003
Obama urges people to take advantage of low mortgage rates by refinancing their homes
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