Mortgages

A foreclosure sign hangs on a fence in front of a foreclosed home on April 6, 2011. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Foreclosure Crisis Prompts Oakland Bank Demonstrations

Members of a coalition aimed at making mortgage relief a key issue this election demonstrated at major banks in Oakland Thursday

2012/06/01

The exterior of an Oakland Wells Fargo Bank branch. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

ConsumerWatch: Wells Fargo Holds Richmond Loan Modification Event

Wells Fargo is holding a loan modification event in Richmond on Wednesday and Thursday intended to save hundreds of homeowners from losing their homes.

2012/03/07

AG Harris Sues Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Demanding Answers

California’s attorney general is suing mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, demanding that the government-backed companies respond to questions in a state investigation.

2011/12/20

ConsumerWatch: Loan Modification Takes Years For East Bay Woman

Despite a drop in foreclosures, getting a loan modification is still a challenge. For a Brentwood woman, no one seemed to pay attention to her case until she turned to CBS 5 ConsumerWatch.

KPIX 5–2011/08/15

Wells Fargo Reaches $590 Million Wachovia Settlement

The settlement would end a 2008 suit that charges Wachovia misled investors in its bonds and preferred securities by understating losses associated with risky mortgages. Wells bought Wachovia that year.

CBS San Francisco–2011/08/05

ConsumerWatch: New Consumer Protection Agency Opens SF Office

The new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau opened for business on Thursday, with a branch office located in San Francisco.

KPIX 5–2011/07/21

Agency Receives Grant, Helps California Homeowners Facing Foreclosure

The California Housing Finance Agency has received a $3.2 million federal grant to provide financial counseling for homeowners who face possible foreclosure.

KCBS–2011/07/07

ConsumerWatch: Calif. Homeowners Warned About Lender Lawsuits

The California Department of Real Estate is warning homeowners to be wary of solicitations asking them to join so-called “Mass Joinder” lawsuits against their lenders.

KPIX 5–2011/03/23