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And The World’s Longest Trial Mod Is…

Some homeowners have waited nearly 10 months to learn whether their mortgage modifications will be permanent.

Homeowners Say Banks Not Following Rules for Loan Modifications

Homeowners have presented more cases where their loan modifications were denied, or their trials extended, and the reasons they

Desperate Scene in Detroit as Stimulus Comes to Crossroads

Fights and threats punctuate a gathering of 35,000 people looking for help with mortgage and utility bills.

How Are Those Loan Mods Coming? Sept. Edition

About 360,000 borrowers have begun the trial period of the mortgage modification program.

While Debt Mounts, Couple Chases BofA Loan Mod

The government has criticized some mortgage servicers for moving too slowly on the Making Home Affordable program. A California

Lawsuits Claiming Abuse Mount for Gov’t Mortgage Partners

Many loan servicers in the Making Home Affordable program have records of unfair business practices, a report says.

Why Isn’t the Gov’t Mortgage Program Working?

Some believe that loan servicers are overwhelmed by the modification effort, but others think they are just not interested.

More Money Allocated for Foreclosure Relief

Homeowners Seeking Gov’t Loan Mods Are Fed Up

As the number of foreclosures rises, banks are struggling to keep up with demands for mortgage breaks.

In Georgia, Budget Cuts Trim Mortgage Complaint Resources

A staff of 1 is all that is left to help homeowners concerned about foreclosures and scams.

$6.1 Billion More for Freddie Mac

Freddie says its efforts to reduce foreclosures will hurt its financial results.

Big Banks Ramp Up Mortgage Mod Program

More than $13 billion has been committed so far in Making Home Affordable, Obama's program to avoid foreclosures.

Loan Modification Update

Help Us Report on Obama’s Mortgage Mod Program