Lawmakers, Lenders Target Subprime-Loan Issue Efforts are under way on several fronts to forestall a wave of home foreclosures due to problems in the mortgage market. Legislative solutions are one option, but non-profits and many smaller lenders are also stepping up efforts to help borrowers.

Lawmakers, Lenders Target Subprime-Loan Issue

Lawmakers, Lenders Target Subprime-Loan Issue

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Efforts are under way on several fronts to forestall a wave of home foreclosures due to problems in the mortgage market. Legislative solutions are one option, but non-profits and many smaller lenders are also stepping up efforts to help borrowers.

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