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The Real Alternative To Walking Away Is A “Back Door Cram Down”

May 18th, 2008 · 8 Comments

The following post was contributed by Ken Andrews of the Doan Law Firm in California. Ken also runs a blog called “San Diego Predatory Lending”, where the original of this article is posted. The article discusses a bankruptcy defense based on existing law to dispense with second mortgages.

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Bush Administration Proposes New Foreclosure Plan

April 9th, 2008 · 4 Comments

The Bush Administration proposed a new foreclosure relief plan today in response to the mortgage crisis. The plan encourages lenders to write down loans and shift risk to the government-backed FHA program.

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Democrats and Republicans Compromise on Foreclosure Relief Bill

April 2nd, 2008 · No Comments

Under pressure from consumer groups and troubled homeowners to prevent further collapse in the housing market, Senate Democrats and Republicans are working together to create a foreclosure relief bill.

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Hillary Clinton Proposes New Mortgage Bailout Plans

March 25th, 2008 · 5 Comments

Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton unveiled a new four-part mortgage relief plan at a speech before 150 elected officials and students at the University of Pennsylvania yesterday. The plan calls for immediate action and direct government intervention.

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Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae to the Rescue

March 19th, 2008 · No Comments

Government regulators eased capital requirements for Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae on Wednesday. The move is meant to ease the housing crisis, but critics say it will cause the two overleveraged firms to hang themselves at the expense of taxpayers.

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Fed Chairman Urges Banks to Reduce the Amounts Borrowers Owe

March 5th, 2008 · 2 Comments

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke publicly urged lenders yesterday to forgive a portion of the principal owed on loans. Bernanke insists the time has come for banks to consider this tactic if they want to prevent foreclosures. 

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Project Lifeline: A Lifeline for You or a Lifeline for Banks?

February 25th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Project Lifeline is the new relief plan that grants a 30-day grace period to homeowners facing foreclosure proceedings. Critics say the plan is for banks, not homeowners.

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More Struggling Borrowers Decide to Quit Paying Mortgage

February 19th, 2008 · 1 Comment

As home prices drop and mortgage payments rise, an increasing number of borrowers are handing in the keys to lenders and walking away from their mortgage.

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Countrywide Announces Historic Subprime Relief Plan

February 11th, 2008 · No Comments

Countrywide Financial Corp. has teamed up with the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN) to help subprime borrowers avoid foreclosure. All of Countrywide’s borrowers with subprime loans will be eligible for relief, according to an announcement made earlier today.

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Home Equity Loan Defaults on the Rise

February 5th, 2008 · No Comments

Home equity loans and lines of credit are putting lenders in an even bigger pinch as the number of home equity defaults rises to record levels.

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