Obama administration announces new assistance for underwater and unemployed homeowners

Anticipation loans offer fast tax refunds, but at a cost (Franklin Park Herald-Journal)

New initiatives keep families in their homes through foreclosure and beyond

HAMP modifications on the rise, but slowing every month: February

Affluent neighborhood is no defense against foreclosures, falling prices (Medill News Service)

Don’t Be Quick to Blame the Borrower (National Housing Institute Rooflines)

Momentum For Payday Loan Reform Growing (Progress Illinois)

Urgent: Tell Your Senator to Stop the Cycle of Debt

As Foreclosures Spread, Bankers Say: “We’re Doing Our Best” (Progress Illinois)

18 Former Fed Consumer Advisory Council Members Want An Independent CFPA (Campaign for America’s Future)

Its Own Advisers Oppose Consumer Role for the Fed (New York Times)

Village foreclosures remain on increase (Franklin Park Herald-Journal)

Guest blog: Refund Anticipation Loans: Just say no!

Educate your communities about the dangers of refund anticipation loans

What’s New On The Housing Front (Progress Illinois)

Regulating the Refund Anticipation Loan Industry (The Shriver Brief)

Tax refund loans targeted (Community Media Workshop Newstips)

2009 foreclosure numbers up (Norridge/Harwood Heights News)

HAMP Loan Modifications Not Making Serious Dent: January

Local 2009 foreclosure stats reflect region (River Forest Leaves)