Homeowners who lost their homes to foreclosure may be eligible for up to $2,000 in this latest settlement. Five of the nation’s largest banks have reached a settlement with 49 states regarding shoddy foreclosure practices and robosigning dating back to 2008.
The settlement is aimed at helping two different groups: those homeowners who lost their homes and underwater homeowners who owe more on their homes than the property is worth.
Here’s how the settlement breaks down:
- $17 billion to assist underwater homeowners
- $3 billion to refinance mortgages for homeowners who are up to date on their payments
- $5 billion to those who lost their homes in foreclosure
- $1 billion from Bank of America will be paid to the Federal Housing Authority regarding fraud charges stemming from its subsidiary, Countrywide Financial
The banks have also agreed to revise their procedures and follow all legal guidelines when going through the foreclosure procedure.
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The about reibrain section of your posts seems outdated because it references 2008. Just my opinion though.