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Government

Jul. 4, 2012

Lenders worry about mortgage relief

As California becomes the first state to implement legislation similar to much of the national mortgage settlement reached this year with major banks, all eyes will be on the courts to see whether the new laws spur litigation.


By Paul Jones


Daily Journal Staff Writer


As California becomes the first state to implement legislation similar to much of the national mortgage settlement reached this year with major banks, all eyes will be on the courts to see whether the new laws spur litigation.


Consumer advocates point out that the versions of two pieces of legislation approved Monday include a compromise that limits when homeowners can sue to stay in their homes. But th...

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