Foreclosure Crisis

Oct. 23, 2012, 3:33 p.m. EDT

Where Are the Foreclosure Deal Millions Going in Your State?

by Paul Kiel, Cora Currier and Lena V. Groeger,

Oct. 23, 2012, 3:27 p.m. EDT

Doubts About Independent Foreclosure Review Spread

by Paul Kiel,

Oct. 19, 2012, 8:59 a.m. EDT

Is BofA’s Foreclosure Review Really Independent? You Be the Judge

by Paul Kiel,

Oct. 11, 2012, 7:56 a.m. EDT

Foreclosure Fail: Study Pins Blame on Big Banks

by Paul Kiel,

Sept. 11, 2012, 12:35 p.m. EDT

Big Foreclosure Compensation, But Only for the Right Wrongs

by Paul Kiel,

July 3, 2012, 1:01 p.m. EDT

Guiding You Through the Govt's Foreclosure Compensation Maze

by Paul Kiel,

June 6, 2012, 10:55 a.m. EDT

Billion Dollar Bait & Switch: States Divert Foreclosure Deal Funds

by Paul Kiel and Cora Currier,

May 22, 2012, 11:26 a.m. EDT

Big Banks Slack on Maintaining Foreclosed Homes in Minority Areas, Complaint Charges

April 16, 2012, 4:10 p.m. EDT

Excerpt: At Goldman Sachs Servicer, 'Total Disaster'

by Paul Kiel,

April 11, 2012, 12:53 p.m. EDT

Ask Paul Kiel Your Questions on the Foreclosure Crisis

by ProPublica,

April 10, 2012, 1:30 p.m. EDT

The Great American Foreclosure Story: The Struggle for Justice and a Place to Call Home

by Paul Kiel,

April 10, 2012, 4 a.m. EDT

Video: The Great American Foreclosure Song

by ProPublica,

April 9, 2012, 8:45 a.m. EDT

Lack of Competition Stifles Refinance Program for Underwater Homeowners

April 5, 2012, 2:10 p.m. EDT

Breaking Down the Mortgage Settlement: How Far Does $26 Billion Go?

March 19, 2012, 10:52 a.m. EDT

Four Whistleblowers Who Sounded the Alarm on Banks' Mortgage Shenanigans

March 15, 2012, 3:46 p.m. EDT

What Do Republican Presidential Candidates Say on Foreclosure Crisis? Not Much.

Feb. 27, 2012, 2:13 p.m. EST

Homeowners Who Negotiate Debt Relief Could Soon Face Massive Tax Bill

Feb. 23, 2012, 1:11 p.m. EST

The Best, Most Revealing Reporting on the Foreclosure Crisis

by Blair Hickman,

Feb. 17, 2012, 1:24 p.m. EST

How Citibank Dumped Lousy Mortgages on the Government

Feb. 16, 2012, 5:34 p.m. EST

Obama Housing Plans vs. Reality

Feb. 14, 2012, 2:36 p.m. EST

Will Mortgage Settlement Avoid Repeating Obama’s Foreclosure Failures?

by Paul Kiel,

Feb. 10, 2012, 10:55 a.m. EST

Why Millions Won't Get Help From Big Mortgage Settlement

Feb. 9, 2012, 5:25 p.m. EST

Underwater Homeowners May Swim Freely

by Lena V. Groeger,

Jan. 11, 2012, 10:41 a.m. EST

Still Waiting for Cleanup in Foreclosure Mess

Dec. 27, 2011, 10:56 a.m. EST

Foreclosure Crisis: The Story So Far

by ProPublica,

Dec. 13, 2011, 11 a.m. EST

Flaws Jeopardize New Attempt to Help Homeowners

by Paul Kiel,

Nov. 4, 2011, 9:41 a.m. EDT

Our FAQ on The National Foreclosure Settlement and Independent Foreclosure Review

by Paul Kiel,

Nov. 4, 2011, 9:37 a.m. EDT

Surprise on Refi Revamp: Key Regulator Agrees to Major Program Reforms

by Paul Kiel,

Oct. 24, 2011, 5:51 p.m. EDT

Our Guide to Obama’s Floundering Foreclosure Programs

Oct. 7, 2011, 12:19 p.m. EDT

Secret Docs Show Foreclosure Watchdog Doesn’t Bark or Bite

by Paul Kiel,

Oct. 4, 2011, 10:25 a.m. EDT

One Obstacle to Obama's New Plan to Help Homeowners: A Gov't Regulator

by Paul Kiel,

Sept. 9, 2011, 9:28 a.m. EDT

Nevada Wallops Bank of America With Sweeping Suit; Nationwide Foreclosure Settlement in Peril

by Paul Kiel,

Aug. 30, 2011, 11:46 a.m. EDT

Billions Meant for Struggling Homeowners May Pay Down Deficit Instead

Aug. 25, 2011, 2:28 p.m. EDT

Internal Doc Reveals GMAC Filed False Document in Bid to Foreclose

by Paul Kiel,

July 27, 2011, 12:07 p.m. EDT

FDIC Chairwoman: Mortgage Industry 'Didn't Think Borrowers Were Worth Helping'

July 13, 2011, 8:50 a.m. EDT

Bank Errors Continue to Cause Wrongful Foreclosures

by Paul Kiel,

June 24, 2011, 12:45 p.m. EDT

Better Late Than Never? Gov’t Finally Penalizes Major Banks for Mortgage Mod Failures

by Paul Kiel,

June 10, 2011, 9:22 a.m. EDT

Profiles: Shoddy Bank Practices Continue Even After Mortgage Mods

by Paul Kiel,

June 2, 2011, 8:48 a.m. EDT

Even After Mortgage Modification, Shoddy Bank Practices Hurt Homeowners

by Paul Kiel,

June 2, 2011, 8:48 a.m. EDT

In Fine Print, Banks Require Struggling Homeowners to Waive Rights

by Paul Kiel,

May 9, 2011, 6 a.m. EDT

Were You Forced to Waive Your Rights to Get Help?

by Paul Kiel,

May 9, 2011, 5:59 a.m. EDT

As Regulators and Banks Review Foreclosures, We’ll Be Watching

by Paul Kiel,

April 21, 2011, 9:19 a.m. EDT

Amidst Foreclosure Crisis, Proposed Budget Would Slash Housing Counseling

by Paul Kiel,

April 13, 2011, 7:53 a.m. EDT

Homeowner Wins Reprieve After ProPublica Story

by Paul Kiel,

April 1, 2011, 1:44 p.m. EDT

Lawsuit Reveals How a Middleman Is Blocking Mortgage Modifications for Homeowners

by Paul Kiel,

March 31, 2011, 12:43 p.m. EDT

Government Vows to Curb Banks' Foreclosure Practices, But Enforcement Still a Question Mark

by Paul Kiel,

March 11, 2011, 11:41 a.m. EST

By the Numbers: A Revealing Look at the Mortgage Mod Meltdown

by Olga Pierce and Paul Kiel,

March 8, 2011, 12:37 p.m. EST

Loan Mod Program Left Homeowners' Fate in Hands of Dysfunctional Industry

by Olga Pierce and Paul Kiel,

Feb. 17, 2011, 5:03 p.m. EST

Despite Finding Big Problems in Mortgage Industry, Regulators' Punishment Unclear

by Paul Kiel,

Feb. 17, 2011, 1:16 p.m. EST

Dems: Obama Broke Pledge to Force Banks to Help Homeowners

by Paul Kiel and Olga Pierce,

Feb. 4, 2011, 8:48 a.m. EST

Govt's Loan Mod Program Crippled by Lax Oversight and Deference to Banks

by Paul Kiel and Olga Pierce,

Jan. 27, 2011, 10:41 a.m. EST

Homeowners Trying To Get Loan Mods: Where They Stand Now

Jan. 6, 2011, 2:32 p.m. EST

Where Things Stand: Foreclosure Paperwork Scandal

Dec. 27, 2010, 3:11 p.m. EST

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

Dec. 17, 2010, 9:44 a.m. EST

Oversight Panel Slams Loan Modification Program, but Highlights an Opportunity

Dec. 14, 2010, 10:53 a.m. EST

One 'Nightmare' Mortgage: Problems From Origination Through Foreclosure

Nov. 22, 2010, 12:22 p.m. EST

Banks Modifying Tiny Percentage of Mortgages in Need

by Paul Kiel,

Nov. 22, 2010, 8:17 a.m. EST

New York State Foreclosure Mediation Shows Glimmers of Hope in Helping Homeowners

Nov. 19, 2010, 12:48 p.m. EST

At Hearing, Lawmakers Ask Experts for Foreclosure Crisis Solutions

Nov. 17, 2010, 4:07 p.m. EST

BofA Blames Investors for Lack of Loan Modifications, But Evidence Points Elsewhere

Nov. 16, 2010, 2:55 p.m. EST

Gov’t Has Spent Small Fraction of $50 Billion Pledged for Loan Mods

by Paul Kiel,

Nov. 11, 2010, 11:47 a.m. EST

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

Nov. 4, 2010, 11:24 a.m. EDT

The Government's Incredible Shrinking Mortgage Mod Program

Oct. 27, 2010, 11:10 a.m. EDT

Amid Foreclosure Questions, Govt Loan Mod Program Continues Struggles

by Paul Kiel,

Oct. 26, 2010, 10:07 a.m. EDT

Read: The Depositions That Sparked the Foreclosure Scandal

Oct. 22, 2010, 9:01 a.m. EDT

Mortgage Investors Join Outcry Against Banks

Oct. 18, 2010, 5:18 p.m. EDT

Q&A: Putting the Foreclosure Paperwork Scandal in Perspective

Oct. 7, 2010, 10:16 a.m. EDT

Mod Program Falling Short of Govt’s Vague Goals

by Paul Kiel,

Sept. 23, 2010, 10:11 a.m. EDT

Homeowner Tips for Getting Loan Modifications

by Srinivas Rao,

Sept. 15, 2010, 10:48 a.m. EDT

Loan Mod Profiles: For Some, a Modification

Sept. 8, 2010, 12:46 p.m. EDT

Loan Mod Profiles: In Trial Limbo

Sept. 1, 2010, 9:23 a.m. EDT

Profiled Homeowner Gets a Mortgage Modification

Aug. 25, 2010, 8:09 a.m. EDT

Loan Mod Profiles: Fed Up, Giving Up

Aug. 24, 2010, 7:53 a.m. EDT

For Gov't Mortgage Mod Program, New Numbers Show Old Problems

by Paul Kiel,

Aug. 23, 2010, 10:33 a.m. EDT

Loan Mod Profiles: Delayed Then Denied, Often Mistakenly

Aug. 18, 2010, 9:09 a.m. EDT

Homeowner Questionnaire Shows Banks Violating Gov't Program Rules

by Paul Kiel and Olga Pierce,

Aug. 16, 2010, 8:02 a.m. EDT

Loan Mod Profiles: The Runaround

Aug. 16, 2010, 8:01 a.m. EDT

The Reporting Matchmaker Is Looking for More Loan Mod Stories

by Quadia Muhammad,

Aug. 11, 2010, 9:18 a.m. EDT

After Fannie Error, Treasury Issues Correction on Mod Program Default Numbers

by Paul Kiel,

Aug. 10, 2010, 2:17 p.m. EDT

New York Jumps Ahead of Feds With Law Holding Mortgage Companies Accountable on Mods

by Paul Kiel,

Aug. 10, 2010, 7:57 a.m. EDT

Resources for Investigating Investor Restrictions on Mortgage Modifications

July 23, 2010, 8:48 a.m. EDT

When Denying Loan Mods, Loan Servicers Often Wrongly Blame Investors

July 23, 2010, 6:50 a.m. EDT

Loan Mod Backlogs Continue Despite Servicers' Pledges to Improve

by Paul Kiel,

July 21, 2010, 3:14 p.m. EDT

In Financial Regulation Bill, Increased Transparency for Loan Mod Program

by Paul Kiel and Karen Weise,

July 21, 2010, 8:07 a.m. EDT

Survey: Homeowners Working With Servicers Often Blindsided by Foreclosures

by Paul Kiel,

July 7, 2010, 8:41 a.m. EDT

Loan Mod Program Still Sputtering, Despite Attempted Fixes

by Paul Kiel,

June 22, 2010, 10:15 a.m. EDT

No Penalties for Mortgage Company with Worst Loan Mod Backlog

by Paul Kiel,

May 28, 2010, 12:53 p.m. EDT

Chase Leaves Thousands Stuck in Loan Mod Limbo

by Paul Kiel,

May 18, 2010, 11:05 p.m. EDT

Loan Mod Logjam Continues for 265,000 Homeowners; Failures Jump

by Paul Kiel,

May 18, 2010, 9:35 a.m. EDT

Gov't Loan Mod Program Leaves Some Homeowners Worse Off

by Ryan Knutson,

May 14, 2010, 10:04 a.m. EDT

Only $242 Million Spent So Far on Gov't $75B Mortgage Mod Program

by Paul Kiel,

May 11, 2010, 11:06 a.m. EDT

Financial Reform Amendment Would Address Loan Mod Problems with 'Homeowner Advocate'

by Paul Kiel,

May 7, 2010, 11:37 a.m. EDT

Disorganization at Banks Causing Mistaken Foreclosures

by Paul Kiel,

May 5, 2010, 2:30 p.m. EDT

Have You Worked in Loss Mitigation?

by Olga Pierce,

May 4, 2010, 12:02 p.m. EDT

Geithner Talks Tough on Loan Mods, and Backs It Up With … More Data

by Paul Kiel,

April 30, 2010, 4:30 p.m. EDT

Update: Reporting Matchmaker a Success

by Srinivas Rao,

April 19, 2010, 9:55 a.m. EDT

New March Mortgage Mod Data: Cancellations Jump, Logjam Continues

by Paul Kiel,

April 16, 2010, 10:27 a.m. EDT

Reporting Matchmaker: Match.com's Got Nothing on Us

by Mike Webb,

April 1, 2010, 4:13 p.m. EDT

Treasury, Ahem, Clarifies Goals for the Mortgage Mod Program

by Paul Kiel,

March 25, 2010, 4:55 p.m. EDT

New Data Shows Loan Mod Logjam Continues; Servicers Must Double-check Denials

by Paul Kiel,

March 15, 2010, 1:06 p.m. EDT

Check Out Our New Loan Mod Page

by Paul Kiel,

March 8, 2010, 9:18 a.m. EST

The Story So Far on the Gov't Loan Mod Program

by Paul Kiel,

March 5, 2010, 10:28 a.m. EST

And The World’s Longest Trial Mod Is...

by Paul Kiel,

Feb. 25, 2010, 10:17 a.m. EST

Chase and Other Servicers Leave Many in Loan Mod Limbo; Treasury Threatens Penalties

by Paul Kiel,

Feb. 24, 2010, 5:30 p.m. EST

New Data: See the Mortgage Mod Logjam for Each Servicer

by Paul Kiel,

Feb. 18, 2010, 1:41 p.m. EST

Help ProPublica Find the Homeowner Who’s Been in Loan-Mod Limbo the Longest

by Paul Kiel,

Feb. 11, 2010, 11:58 a.m. EST

Chase Denied Loan Mods for Now Forbidden Reason -- Homeowners in Limbo

by Paul Kiel,

Feb. 4, 2010, 11:57 a.m. EST

Logjam Continues for Loan Mods; Big Banks Fare Poorly, Data Show

by Paul Kiel,

Jan. 19, 2010, 8:59 a.m. EST

Homeowners Say Banks Not Following Rules for Loan Modifications

by Paul Kiel,

Jan. 14, 2010, 10 a.m. EST

Loan Mod Program Delays Even Worse for Those Struggling Not to Fall Behind

by Paul Kiel,

Dec. 21, 2009, 10:44 a.m. EST

Interactive Chart Shows Breakdown of Slow-Moving Loan Mod Program

by Paul Kiel,

Dec. 11, 2009, 12:01 a.m. EST

Homeowners Getting Blame for Lack of Loan Mods, but Evidence Points to Banks and Servicers, Too

by Paul Kiel,

Dec. 9, 2009, 1:12 p.m. EST

Treasury Still Vague on Penalties for Loan Mod Laggards

by Paul Kiel,

Nov. 30, 2009, 4:28 p.m. EST

Govt’s Attempt to Push Transparency for Mortgage Mods Falls Short

by Paul Kiel,

Nov. 13, 2009, 9:49 a.m. EST

Freddie Mac, Given Oversight of Mortgage Mod Program, Falls Down on Job

by Paul Kiel,

Oct. 22, 2009, 10:38 a.m. EDT

KNBC TV Examines Sketchy Mortgage Rescue Company

by Mike Webb,

Oct. 9, 2009, 3:30 p.m. EDT

Watchdog Report Throws Cold Water on Treasury Loan Mod Celebration

by Paul Kiel,

Oct. 9, 2009, 1:25 p.m. EDT

Frustrated Homeowners Turn to Media, Courts

Oct. 1, 2009, 1:05 p.m. EDT

The Foreclosure ‘Rescue’ Boom on Marketplace

by Paul Kiel,

Sept. 28, 2009, 11:06 a.m. EDT

Why Authorities Haven’t Stopped the Foreclosure ‘Rescue’ Boom

by Paul Kiel,

Sept. 24, 2009, 3:58 p.m. EDT

The Secret Test That Ensures Lenders Win on Loan Mods

by Alexandra Andrews and Emily Witt,

Sept. 15, 2009, 2:18 p.m. EDT

How Are Those Loan Mods Coming? Sept. Edition

Sept. 9, 2009, 3:24 p.m. EDT

Subprime Companies Line Up for Gov't Mortgage Plan

by Paul Kiel,

Aug. 26, 2009, 10:47 a.m. EDT

While Debt Mounts, Couple Chases BofA Loan Mod

Aug. 20, 2009, 8:25 a.m. EDT

Bankruptcy Judges, Justice Dept. Rip Mortgage Companies

Aug. 11, 2009, 10:54 a.m. EDT

Bundled Mortgages Pose Problems for Housing Program

Aug. 6, 2009, 4:18 p.m. EDT

Lawsuits Claiming Abuse Mount for Gov't Mortgage Partners

Aug. 6, 2009, 10:26 a.m. EDT

Treasury's Loan Mod Progress Report: Read the Fine Print

by Karen Weise and Alexandra Andrews, ProPublica,

Aug. 4, 2009, 4:40 p.m. EDT

How Many Modifications Has Your Mortgage Servicer Started?

by Paul Kiel,

Aug. 4, 2009, 2:54 p.m. EDT

Treasury Launches Shame Offensive Against Mortgage Servicers

by Paul Kiel,

Aug. 4, 2009, 10:55 a.m. EDT

Do Loan Servicers Profit From Not Modifying?

by Paul Kiel,

July 30, 2009, 9:31 a.m. EDT

At Meeting, Servicers Agree to Boost Mortgage Mods

by Paul Kiel,

July 29, 2009, 9:01 a.m. EDT

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

by Paul Kiel,

July 28, 2009, 2:06 p.m. EDT

Large Bailed-Out Bank Struggles to Survive

by Paul Kiel,

July 13, 2009, 9:09 a.m. EDT

Gov't Foreclosure Program: Who Are The Holdouts?

by Emily Witt,

July 10, 2009, 10:33 a.m. EDT

Obama Admin to Mortgage Servicers: Do More (Please)

by Paul Kiel,

July 10, 2009, 9:16 a.m. EDT

Mortgage Aid Targeted Most-Delinquent Borrowers First, Leaving Others Waiting

by Karen Weise and Alexandra Andrews,

July 2, 2009, 8:11 a.m. EDT

Lobby Clash Begins Over Consumer Finance Watchdog

by Paul Kiel,

July 1, 2009, 8:36 a.m. EDT

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

June 30, 2009, 9:25 a.m. EDT

Admin Considers Fix to Mortgage Program

by Paul Kiel,

June 26, 2009, 1:57 p.m. EDT

More Money Allocated for Foreclosure Relief

June 17, 2009, 2:41 p.m. EDT

Dodd: More Info about Loan Mods, Please

June 4, 2009, 4:54 p.m. EDT

Homeowners Seeking Gov't Loan Mods Are Fed Up

June 4, 2009, 12:16 p.m. EDT

Analysts: Tweaks May Not Save Congress' Failed Foreclosure Fix

May 22, 2009, 7:50 a.m. EDT

Struggling Homeowners, Tell Us Your Story

by Paul Kiel,

May 15, 2009, 10:21 a.m. EDT

Treasury Boasts of Mortgage Plan's Progress, But Gives Little Info

May 14, 2009, 4:43 p.m. EDT

Foreclosure Crisis: The Gov’t Response, Decoded

April 29, 2009, 2:02 p.m. EDT

Obama Housing Plan Broadens to 2nd Mortgages

April 28, 2009, 4:12 p.m. EDT

Mortgage Mod Update: Readers Help Us Report

April 24, 2009, 3:50 p.m. EDT

Big Banks Ramp Up Mortgage Mod Program

April 22, 2009, 3:44 p.m. EDT

Loan Modification Update

April 21, 2009, 2:09 p.m. EDT

Help Us Report on Obama’s Mortgage Mod Program