Are the Banksters about to get away with the biggest heist in U.S. history?

[marmar]

$25B nationwide mortgage deal goes to states
By DEREK KRAVITZ, AP Economics Writer – 1 hour ago


WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation's five largest mortgage lenders have agreed to overhaul their industry after deceptive foreclosure practices drove homeowners out of their homes, government officials said Monday.

A draft settlement between the banks and U.S. states has been sent to state officials for review.

Those who lost their homes to foreclosure are unlikely to get their homes back or benefit much financially from the settlement, which could be as high as $25 billion. About 750,000 Americans — about half of the households who might be eligible for assistance under the deal — will likely receive checks for about $1,800.

But the agreement could reshape long-standing mortgage lending guidelines and make it easier for those at risk of foreclosure to restructure their loans. And roughly 1 million homeowners could see the size of the mortgage reduced. ................(more)

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[leftofcool]

1. yes n/t

[Joe Shlabotnik]

2. Jail time is the only deterrent to stop these psychopaths. Time is only thing they can't buy. n/t