Chase says it is expanding its mortgage modification program by undertaking multiple initiatives designed to keep more families in their homes, including extending its modification programs to WaMu and EMC customers.
The company will open regional counseling centers, hire additional loan counselors, introduce new financing alternatives, proactively reach out to borrowers to offer pre-qualified modifications and commence a new process to independently review each loan before moving it into the foreclosure process. Chase expects to implement these changes within the next 90 days.
While implementing the enhancements, Chase will not put any additional loans into the foreclosure process. Doing so will give affected homeowners an opportunity to take advantage of the enhancements, and applies only to owner-occupied properties with mortgages owned by Chase, WaMu or EMC, or with investor approval.
Source: Chase
