One 'Nightmare' Mortgage: Problems From Origination Through Foreclosure
A look at one case that shows common indicators of fraud and the challenges of fighting it.
New York State Foreclosure Mediation Shows Glimmers of Hope in Helping Homeowners
New York is requiring banks to sit down with homeowners before foreclosing. And it’s slowly starting to pay off.
Who's on Treasury Sec. Geithner’s Calendar? Search for Yourself
A searchable, easy-to-browse look at the Treasury Secretary’s calendar during the height of financial reform.
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.
The Government's Incredible Shrinking Mortgage Mod Program
The U.S. government's effort to help struggling homeowners from defaulting on their mortgages is approaching a standstill, and the number of homeowners in ongoing mortgage modifications could start shrinking.
Wells Fargo Case Belies Claim It Always Verifies Mortgage Paperwork
Wells Fargo says it has avoided much of the foreclosure paperwork problem because employees verify every mortgage document they sign, but a bankruptcy case shows that's not always the case.
Mortgage Investors Join Outcry Against Banks
The investors who own mortgages are starting to threaten legal action over the way banks and mortgage servicers operate, saying the servicers are looking out for themselves, not their clients.
Did the White House Meet its Stimulus Goal?
The White House says it met its goal of spending 70 percent of the $787 billion stimulus package, but final numbers aren't in and five agencies have spent less than a quarter of their funds.
The Bailout Yearbook: The Stars and the Slackers
With the bailout set to expire this weekend, here are the recipients that have shined -- and here are the ones that have flopped.