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Ruling throws into uncertainty RI foreclosures

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:29:57 -0400

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island - A federal appeals court threw more than 700 Rhode Island foreclosure cases into uncertainty by concluding that there are problems with how a judge set up a program designed to force homeowners and banks into mediation.

Colorado foreclosures drop 50 percent in May

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:13:48 -0400

DENVER - Colorado foreclosure filings dropped 50 percent in metro counties in May compared with the same period last year.

Nevada foreclosure rate drops to No. 2 in nation

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:08:20 -0400

LAS VEGAS - The number of Nevada homes entering foreclosure is up 81 percent over last year, although the number that ultimately go up for auction is down.

RealtyTrac: Home repossessions rose in May

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:23:10 -0400

LOS ANGELES - Lenders stepped up action last month against homeowners who had fallen behind on their mortgage payments, taking possession of more homes and initiating the foreclosure countdown clock on many others.

Ore. high court foreclosure ruling favors lenders

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 18:25:08 -0400

SALEM, Oregon - An Oregon Supreme Court ruling Thursday appears to pave the way for mortgage lenders to resume foreclosures outside the court system.

NY attorney general sues HSBC over foreclosures

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 15:22:15 -0400

ALBANY, New York - HSBC Bank USA and HSBC Mortgage Corp. failed to set timely foreclosure settlement conferences required by New York law, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday by the state attorney general.

Conn. foreclosure reform bill heads to governor

Fri, 31 May 2013 19:57:37 -0400

HARTFORD, Connecticut - A bill that aims to protect Connecticut homeowners facing foreclosure is heading to Gov. Dannel P. Malloy.

Law provides more protection in foreclosures

Fri, 24 May 2013 07:22:26 -0400

ST. PAUL, Minnesota - Minnesota homeowners facing foreclosure would have additional protection under a bill Gov. Mark Dayton is expected to sign.

Oregon House votes to extend foreclosure mediation

Wed, 22 May 2013 19:47:13 -0400

SALEM, Oregon - The Oregon House has voted to extend a requirement that some mortgage lenders meet with struggling borrowers and a professional mediator before initiating foreclosure proceedings.