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Profiles: Shoddy Bank Practices Continue Even After Mortgage Mods

Many homeowners have received a mortgage modification only to find themselves once again at risk of foreclosure because of errors by their mortgage company. ProPublica investigated six of these cases.

Despite Praise From Banks, Treasury, In-House Loan Mods Provide Less Help to Homeowners

Banks’ own modifications typically reduce monthly payments by half as much as those made in the government program, making homeowners twice as likely to fall behind again after a modification.

Biggest Banks Ensnared as Foreclosure Paperwork Problem Broadens

Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and others have joined GMAC and JPMorgan under the microscope as bank regulators order major servicers to review their foreclosure procedures for robo-signing and flawed documents.

Chase Leaves Thousands Stuck in Loan Mod Limbo

Chase has the most homeowners who have spent more than six months in a trial mortgage modification.

Disorganization at Banks Causing Mistaken Foreclosures

Communication problems have caused some to lose their homes even while trying for mortgage modifications.

Other Major Banks Did Deals Similar to Goldman’s

The SEC accuses Goldman Sachs of actions similar to those of banks that dealt with the hedge fund Magnetar.

Investigations You Need to Read: Wednesday

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

Treasury Launches Shame Offensive Against Mortgage Servicers

The administration, trying to quicken the pace of loan modifications, releases information that shows which servicers are laggin

Mortgage Aid Program Continues to Move Slowly, As Homeowners Try to Hang On

Confusion, frustration and delays mark the government's initiative to have home loans modified.

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.

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

Bailout for Breakfast

Banks to Use Bailout Bucks for Mergers