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Saving Homes - Summer 2012 E-Newsletter |
As our economy recovers, stabilizing our housing market and getting homeowners the support they need is vital. Earlier this year, you may recall that the CA state Attorney General and the nation’s five largest banks agreed to a $25 billion settlement for mortgage loan servicing and foreclosure abuses. These funds should provide important assistance for the struggling housing market and homeowners whose loans are owned or serviced by one of the five largest mortgage lenders may qualify for assistance. Bank of America Corporation In addition to forcing these lenders to work with struggling homeowners, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac must be part of the solution. The California Democratic Congressional Delegation has been actively involved in trying to address the foreclosure crisis and resuscitate the housing market by repeatedly calling for action to help homeowners in California, and across the nation. For example, we sent a letter in February signed by 116 Members of Congress urging acting Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Ed DeMarco, to allow Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to engage in principal forgiveness. |