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As Mortgage Refinancings Surge, Banks Struggle

Barely two weeks into a new government program that allows severely underwater borrowers with loans backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to refinance their loans to lower rates, the numbers are surging.

As Mortgage Refinancings Surge, Banks Are Struggling

Barely two weeks into a new government program that allows severely underwater borrowers with loans backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to refinance their loans to lower rates, the numbers are surging.

Analysis: Banks largely reserved for U.S. mortgage pact cost

(Reuters) - As the nation's five largest mortgage lenders edge close to a $25 billion settlement over foreclosure abuses, it's becoming clear that the deal will have little or no impact on their future bottom lines. After more than a year of negotiations, the banks already have set aside money to cover legal costs and have built up their reserves to cover losses from reducing how much borrowers ...

Is a cash-out home refinancing right for you?

Dear Dr. Don,I have a question of whether to refinance. We have been in our home for 21 years and are not close to retirement. Our ages are 49 and 51, and we have a first and second mortgage. The first ...

New York, California to sign mortgage settlement

California and New York have agreed to join a federal-state settlement involving alleged deceptive practices by five leading mortgage servicing companies that could reach $25 billion.New York and California were two of the most prominent holdouts from the settlement, which could be announced as soon as Thursday and has been under discussion for almost a year. As of Monday, more than 40 states ...