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Jobless homeowners toget $3 billion
Pair of programs to assist those at risk of foreclosure with interest-free loans — The Obama administration announced Wednesday a $3 billion lifeline to jobless homeowners struggling to make mortgage payments. Tapping into resources from the $700 billion Wall Street bailout, the Treasury Department will add $2 billion to its existing Hardest Hit Fund, assisting the 17 states that have …

Consultant: Federal Aid Program Failing Homeowners
A consultant says she was fired from Fannie Mae after she revealed the troubled financial institution was hindering — not helping — homeowners in trouble. She says Fannie Mae put its own agenda ahead of an Obama administration initiative to help homeowners avoid foreclosure.

Bill would shield homeowners’ credit ratings
Struggling homeowners who get loan modifications to stave off foreclosure often discover that their credit score takes a big hit. A bill introduced on Thursday by U.S. Rep. Jackie Speier, D-Hillsborough, would shield homeowner credit ratings after a loan… United States – Jackie Speier – Credit score – Foreclosure – Business

‘Helping homeowners’ program set for Mich.
Lansing — About 17,000 Michiganians in danger of home foreclosure will get relief from a new program.

Money approved to help struggling homeowners
PHOENIX (AP) – Arizona has gotten the OK to begin spending $125 million in stimulus money to help struggling homeowners avoid foreclosures. The money was allocated by the Obama Administration in February to the five states hardest hit by the foreclosure crisis.

Las Vegas homeowners flustered while trying to ward off foreclosure
Jun. 6–Charles and Roberta Ferraris are trying to do the right thing — to pay their debts and meet their obligations like they were taught by their parents.

Scam Alert: Homeowners warned of dishonest foreclosure rescue companies
Don Richardson thought he was getting help. Instead, he came to believe he was getting scammed.

Bill seeks to protect homeowners from foreclosure
California homeowners seeking loan modifications would be better protected against foreclosures under a bill that passed the state Senate on Thursday.

Chicago homeowners find help at weekend fair
A free housing fair Saturday allowed homeowners to get help from experts on how to avoid foreclosure and other serious problems.

The Advertising Council and Neighborworks(R) America Launch New PSAs to Help Homeowners in Foreclosure Crisis
The Advertising Council, in partnership with NeighborWorks® America, announced today the launch of new national public service advertisements designed to educate homeowners about where they can turn for help if they are at risk of foreclosure.  The campaign encourages distressed homeowners to call the Homeowner’s HOPE Hotline, a free resource that helps homeowners facing foreclosure move …