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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.
$3.8 trillion budget released
David Brancaccio Feb 13, 2012
President Obama has published his multi-trillion-dollar budget. Despite it being an election year, Karen Shaw Petrou thinks we should take it seriously.
Do you qualify for help from the foreclosure settlement?
Adriene Hill Feb 10, 2012
The details of the settlement between the states and the banks are still being hashed out. But, if you want to know if you might qualify, we’ve got some information to get you started.
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.
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.
How do Americans feel about the banks?
Frank Newport Feb 9, 2012
Americans' feelings on the foreclosure deal, banks and whether they should worry about the European debt crisis. Gallup's Frank Newport offers up the latest data.
States, banks reach $25 billion mortgage settlement
Stacey Vanek Smith Feb 13, 2012
State and federal authorities unveil a $25 billion deal with big banks to address foreclosure abuses and to aid underwater homeowners.
Cleaning up the mortgage mess
Heidi N. Moore Feb 13, 2012
Today's $26 billion settlement between the government and five of the nation's biggest banks could free up the billions in mortgage securities they possess. But the settlement will also change many of the ways banks deal with foreclosures.
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.
Will the settlement money be enough?
David Brancaccio Feb 13, 2012
As states close in a settlement with big banks over alleged abusive home foreclosure practices, we break down how much each family will really get.
