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Mortgage Fraud Threatens Housing Rebound

By | 11.30.09 | 3:28 pm

With home prices continuing to fall and more foreclosures yet to come, it’s clear that tough times remain for a housing market recovery. And to add to the troubles, another threat to any rebound is emerging: mortgage fraud.

The risk of mortgage fraud in More…

Only Forceful Action Can Change Foreclosure Crisis Tide

By | 07.13.09 | 6:00 am

The time may be ripe for a shift in strategy as the foreclosure machine grinds on, and new foreclosure notices reach the troubling milestone of 10,000 per day.

A weak economy has added job losses and falling home values to the mix of toxic loans that prompted More…