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Jeff Chiu/2010 AP file photoSan Francisco and Richmond were planning on signing a joint powers agreement regarding the protection of homeowners from underwater mortgages.

Negotiations with Richmond on seizing underwater mortgages postponed

Supervisors have acknowledged that San Francisco homeowners at risk of losing their…

 

Jeff Chiu/AP file photoThe Board of Supervisors is considering a joint powers agreement with Richmond that would empower the cities to use eminent domain in an effort to reduce home mortgages.

SF considers plan to use eminent domain to lower mortgages

San Francisco may become the first city to partner with nearby Richmond…

 

CX Matiash/AP file photoThe federal government reached a $5 million settlement with Wells Fargo to resolve allegations it discriminated against pregnant women.

Wells Fargo to lay off 1,800 mortgage employees

Wells Fargo plans to lay off an additional 1,800 employees from its…

 

Feds charge 14 in $58 million NY mortgage-fraud ring

WHAT: Federal prosecutors in Manhattan announced they had dismantled a $58 million…

Family losing home even though mortgage payments made

WHAT: Kendra and Todd Parker of Little Rock, Ark., are being foreclosed…

Daily Outrage: Federal investigators blast defunct WaMu

WHAT: “Fraud,” “negligence” and “recklessness” are some of the words thrown around…