Yesterday we heard the recession is coming to an end. Now that things are getting better, the government steps up and does what they promised to do six months ago.
Sphere: Related ContentThe U.S. Treasury Department will on Tuesday tap a $50 billion housing rescue fund to pay off mortgage investors and reduce monthly payments for millions of borrowers, said a senior administration official.
Mortgage servicers that own a small stake in costly loans will receive a cash payment to either erase the debt or agree to accept a reduced return on their investment.




