Discover the benefits and drawbacks of loan modification programs, eligibility requirements, and alternatives for struggling ...

A mortgage loan modification can offer an opportunity for borrowers to get their monthly payment on their mortgage reduced to an amount they can afford. A mortgage loan modification may extend the ...

For example, according to research from Freddie Mac, borrowers who approached different lenders and got two or more quotes ...

If you’re struggling to make your monthly mortgage payment, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have a new loan modification program so your home stays out of foreclosure — and you stay put. The program, ...

The C.F.P.B. had kept a close eye on mortgage lenders. But with the bureau hobbled, consumers should take several steps, starting with shopping for the best mortgage rates. By Ann Carrns The Consumer ...

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau suggests that lenders may be overzealous in repossessing cars. By Ann Carrns Black homeownership has declined in the city and nationally in the last 20 years, ...