Category Archives: Helping Families Save Homes

Bondholders Battle Back Over Servicer Safe Harbor

Posted on April 29, 2009 by Isaac Gradman

Back in early March, without much fanfare, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1106, entitled the “Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009”, which contained a “Servicer Safe Harbor” provision that would allow servicers to disregard bondholders’ contract … Continue reading →

Posted in BofA, Countrywide, Greenwich Financial Services, Helping Families Save Homes, irresponsible lending, legislation, loan modifications, lobbying, Servicer Safe Harbor, William Frey | 2 Comments

Senate to Consider Bill That Threatens to Obliterate Mortgage Bondholders’ Contract Rights

Posted on March 16, 2009 by Isaac Gradman

On March 5, 2009, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1106, also known as the “Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009,” which threatens to override the contract rights of bondholders who invested in mortgage-backed securities (MBS). A … Continue reading →

Posted in allocation of loss, bankruptcy, bankruptcy cramdown, Countrywide, Greenwich Financial Services, Helping Families Save Homes, legislation, litigation, loan modifications, Servicer Safe Harbor | 1 Comment