Why Am I Locked Out Of Refinancing?

Jul. 11, 2012 / By
Tags: banks, Housing, Refinancing

Shaun Donovan, United States Secretary for Housing and Urban Development, answers your questions on President Obama’s homeowner refinancing proposal that aims to make it simpler for millions of homeowners around the country to refinance their mortgages and save hundreds of dollars each month...

Vandalized, Abandoned Homes a Common Sight

Feb. 15, 2012 / By Coachella Unincorporated
Tags: banks, community, foreclosures, Vandalism

By Rogelio Montaño
Coachella Unincorporated

Graffiti. You see it everywhere. Though it at times can be used as a creative outlet for expression, it is mostly considered outright vandalism — especially if sprayed on abandoned or homes that are for sale...

HUD Secretary Details Homeowner Help in $25 Billion Settlement

Feb. 14, 2012 / By New America Media
Tags: banks, community, Government, Housing, mortgage

New America Media, News Report, Khalil Abdullah, Posted: Feb 11, 2012

WASHINGTON, D.C.–The $25 billion home mortgage settlement announced this week will be especially important for ethnic families, said Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan, in a call-in press briefing Friday...

Kamala Harris Wins $18 Billion for CA in Foreclosure Deal

Feb. 12, 2012 / By New America Media
Tags: banks, California, foreclosure, homeowners, homes

New America Media, News Report, Ngoc Nguyen and Zaineb Mohammed, Posted: Feb 09, 2012

SAN FRANCISCO — California Attorney General Kamala Harris today announced she had secured $18 billion to help the state’s foreclosure victims, as part of a national multi-state settlement with the nation’s
five biggest banks...

California Atty. General’s Office Pulls out of Settlement with Banks

Oct. 6, 2011 / By New America Media
Tags: accountability, banks, california attorney general, finance, policy