The Monitor of the National Mortgage Settlement recently detailed progress on the $20 billion obligation of the nation's five largest mortgage servicers, under their agreement with 49 state Attorneys General and the Administration. This report, Ongoing Implementation, reported on efforts made over a 10-month period, March 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012, towards home retention, loan modifications, and other assistance.
In this policy brief, CRL offers an independent analysis of the Monitor's findings and also poses remaining questions on issues not yet addressed.