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 Issue of June 23, 2008 
   
HOPE NOW Denies Shift to Broader Guidelines, Procedures
By Amy Wyeth
National mortgage servicer coalition HOPE NOW seemingly changed its tune last week and announced its members have adopted a “uniform set of procedures and guidelines” they will use to help mortgage borrowers facing foreclosure.

Seeking Foreclosure Help, Owners Got Brokers Instead
By Amy Wyeth
Organizers of a foreclosure-prevention workshop in Brockton last Saturday were shocked to learn that a loan servicer invited to a similar workshop in Springfield on June 7 sent sales staff instead.

Bank Prices Low, Advisors High on Stock Conversion Timing
By Amy Wyeth
If your bank has been thinking about converting to stock-owned, you’re in good company and your timing couldn’t be better.



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