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U.S. seals mortgage settlement with top banks

The U.S. government said on Thursday that the biggest U.S. banks will provide $25 billion in relief to distressed homeowners and states, as officials hold lenders responsible for taking illegal shortcuts during foreclosures and other mortgage paperwork.

California to get $18 billion under mortgage deal

California's attorney general said on Thursday her state will receive up to $18 billion in benefits under a federal-state mortgage settlement to be announced later today.

Analysis: Mortgage probe may open new path for housing relief

Five major banks could be required to commit roughly $15 billion to reduce principal balances for struggling homeowners and modify loans in other ways under a proposed deal to settle allegations linked to the "robo-signing" scandal... Five major banks could be required to commit roughly $15 billion to reduce principal balances for struggling homeowners and modify loans in other ways under a proposed deal to settle allegations linked to the "robo-signing" scandal.

Senh: Principal reduction and refinancing for underwater mortgages would be a two steps in the right direction. The only problem what happens to homeowners who have already done loan mods? Would they still qualify for principal reduction and/or refinance? It also sucks that certain programs are only available from one bank, but not another.

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U.S. seals mortgage settlement with top banks

California to get $18 billion under mortgage deal

Analysis: Mortgage probe may open new path for housing relief