May 22, 2012

New HAMP Guidelines Include Borrowers in Bankruptcy

A new opportunity to assist consumer bankruptcy clients facing foreclosure opened up yesterday, when Treasury Department Supplemental Directive 10-02 took effect. Among other things, the directive requires servicers to consider borrowers in bankruptcy for modification upon request of the borrower,...

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Consumer Debt Rose $21 Billion Last Month Thanks to Credit Card Use

The total amount of consumer credit circulating in the United States rose by more than $21 billion last month, raising concerns that more people … [Read More...]

ResCap Files For Bankruptcy, Eyes Paying Back Taxpayer Bailout Money

Ally Financial Inc’s mortgage unit, named Residential Capital (ResCap for short), filed for bankruptcy on Monday, according to Reuters. Ally … [Read More...]