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Where Ally stands in the foreclosure settlement
David Brancaccio Feb 17, 2012
When the news hit the other day of the blockbuster settlement for abuses in the foreclosure process, there may have been one brand you didn’t immediately recognize. Ally has really only been around since 2009, but there are already rumors swirling about its status.
Nevadans scrutinize $25 billion foreclosure settlement
Adam Burke Feb 13, 2012
Banks will pay out billions over questionable foreclosure practices, like robo-signing. Will homeowners in hard-hit Nevada feel relief?
HUD chief: Settlement is one piece of broader puzzle
Kai Ryssdal Feb 13, 2012
The $25 billion foreclosure settlement is one of the biggest in history. But is it fair? Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan, one of the architects of the deal, responds.
Bank settlement to bail out some underwater homeowners
John Dimsdale Feb 13, 2012
Yesterday's $25 billion agreement between five big U.S. banks and state attorneys general could help some three million homeowners who owe more than their homes are currently worth.
Who benefits from the national mortgage settlement?
Adriene Hill Feb 13, 2012
The settlement between states and banks is worth $250 billion, but few homeowners benefit.
Weekly Wrap: The foreclosure settlement
Kai Ryssdal Feb 10, 2012
Reviewing the week's headlines on Wall Street. This week: The $25 billion foreclosure settlement agreement the government and five major banks agreed to yesterday.
States nearing mortgage settlement with big banks
David Gura Feb 13, 2012
The Obama administration and nearly every U.S. state are reportedly ready to settle for $26 billion with five of the country's largest banks over allegations of abusive foreclosure practices.
Americans worried about home value
Frank Newport Feb 9, 2012
As a potential deal between states and big banks nears over abusive foreclosure practices, we check in with Gallup to see how worried homeowners are about the future.
Maryland AG on $25 billion mortgage settlement
David Brancaccio Feb 13, 2012
Federal and state authorities have reached an agreement with big banks on abusive foreclosure practices. What does this mean for states like Maryland?
Deal reached over abusive foreclosure practices
Jeremy Hobson Feb 9, 2012
Nearly all the states and the federal government, and five of the nation's largest banks, have reportedly reached a $25 billion settlement over abusive foreclosure practices. Around 750,000 victims of foreclosure fraud will get checks for just about $1,800.
