Gov. Ted Kulongoski signed two new consumer protection bills Thursday, including one aimed at reducing the number of home foreclosures in Oregon. The legislation, passed in the closing hours of the 2009 Legislature, requires lenders to notify homeowners… Sponsored Topics: Oregon - Ted Kulongoski - United States - Consumer protection - Foreclosure
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U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan announced Thursday that the Federal Housing Administration was bringing its mortgage modification program in line with the administration’s Making Home Affordable program.
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Oregon Gov. Ted Kulongoski signed two bills to help struggling homeowners on Thursday. This legislation requires lenders let homeowners facing foreclosure know that they can meet with the lender and would force lenders to see if the borrower is eligible for loan modification.
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A bankruptcy judge on Thursday approved Delphi Corp.’s plan to hand control of the big auto parts supplier to its lenders and soon end a nearly four-year stay under Chapter 11 protection.
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• Doorstep lender charges up to 545% APR on loans • Barnardo’s calls for investigation of lenders to the poor Doorstep lender Provident Financial today reported a rise in profits as the credit crunch continues to squeeze household budgets – but was attacked by children’s charity Barnardo’s for charging “extortionate” interest rates. The company, known as “the Provvy” to many, agreed some of its …
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Gov. Ted Kulongoski signed two new consumer protection bills Thursday, including one aimed at reducing the number of home foreclosures in Oregon.
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NEW YORK - Delphi Packard Electric salaried retirees “haven’t given up” after a bankruptcy judge denied their objection Thursday and approved Delphi Corp.’s plan to hand control of the auto parts supplier to its lenders, a spokesman for the local group sai.
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WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- As the U.S. Federal Reserve fights to hold on to its role as a consumer watchdog, the agency Wednesday released a tip sheet aimed at helping home buyers shop for mortgages.
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In the weekly feature called “e-views,” we invite readers to answer a question via e-mail. What is the best way to help stabilize home prices and re-establish the real estate market? Do you think the banks are doing enough to renegotiate loans and stem the tide of foreclosures?
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A freshman state senator said Wednesday he will lead the fight to repeal a bill on home foreclosures he crafted and pushed into law less than two months ago.
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