Tepid Foreclosure Prevention Efforts Continue to Undermine Economic Recovery

Permanent modifications disappoint, as cancellations trend substantially higher. Washington DC – July 21, 2010 – (RealEstateRama) — The Treasury Department and HUD released the latest numbers for the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP). Nearly 400,000 homeowners have been granted a permanent modification under the program, which compares to over 5.3 million foreclosure filings since the HAMP program began in March of 2009, according to numbers from Realty Trac. Trial modifications canceled exceeded permanent modifications by 122,793 in June, compared to May when 83,000 more trial modifications were canceled than made permanent.


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The National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) was formed in 1990 by national, regional, and local organizations to develop and harness the collective energies of community reinvestment organizations from across the country so as to increase the flow of private capital into traditionally underserved communities. 

NCRC has grown to an association of more than 600 community-based organizations that promote access to basic banking services including credit and savings, to create and sustain affordable housing, job development and vibrant communities for America's working families.

Contact:

NCRC
727 15th Street, Suite 900
Washington DC 20005

Phone: 202 628-8866
Fax: 202 628-9800

Media contact:
Jesse Van Tol
Phone: (202) 464-2709

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