Stories tagged "homeowners" - Page 4

The government is preparing to unveil a plan as soon as Thursday guaranteeing around 3 million mortgages to troubled homeowners, sources briefed on the matter said.

Despite the Armageddon-esque financial turmoil of recent weeks, one thing about America hasn't changed: If you really want someone to do something, sue them. They lined up in droves: Cities, counties and states sued the pants off Countrywide

It’s a wonder that there are still two guys in the presidential race, pulling out all the stops to be chosen as the one to face this economic nightmare.

We can only grow our way out of this crisis — with more innovation and entrepreneurship, which create new businesses and better jobs.

Congress should give the plan proposed by F.D.I.C. chairwoman Sheila Bair its full backing, and pursue other anti-foreclosure efforts.

As foreclosures continue to rise, the government said it would do more to help homeowners by insuring against losses on some modified loans.

Earthquake insurance is a form of property insurance that pays the policyholder in the event of an earthquake that causes damage to the property.

Earthquake insurance is a form of property insurance that pays the policyholder in the event of an earthquake that causes damage to the property. Most ordinary homeowners insurance policies do not cover earthquake damage.

With the government pulling all strings to save the financial industry, many distressed homeowners are wondering if they would receive real help.

The federal government's new $300 billion Hope for Homeowners program opened for business today with the intent of staving off foreclosure for 400,000 homeowners in trouble. But we just have to wonder how effective it will be.