Articles Tagged With 'Federal Housing Administration'

Overview of the Government’s Programs to Reduce Principal on Underwater Mortgages

by Karen Weise
ProPublica, Dec. 17, 2010, 9:44 a.m.

Amid Foreclosure Questions, Govt Loan Mod Program Continues Struggles

by Paul Kiel
ProPublica, Oct. 26, 2010, 10:07 a.m.

New numbers show the administration’s mortgage modification program (HAMP) continues to struggle, while government officials say the banks’ flawed foreclosure practices should draw even more attention to their poor record in the handling of homeowners seeking modifications.

Gov’t Agency Helps Risky Lenders Keep Lending

by Alexandra Andrews
ProPublica, Dec. 10, 2009, 12:32 p.m.

A report says that Ginnie Mae, little noticed during the financial crisis, has helped reckless mortgage companies.

FHA Faces Mounting Losses

by Paul Kiel
ProPublica, Sept. 4, 2009, 9:51 a.m.

The Federal Housing Administration has played a big role in preventing a complete housing collapse, but its reserves are dwindli

Foreclosure ‘Hope for Homeowners’ Program Still Hopeless

by Alexandra Andrews
ProPublica, Dec. 17, 2008, 4:29 p.m.