Subprime: Bankruptcy bill faces roadblocks

Story date: 2007-10-30 04:10:00
Added on: 2007-10-30 18:00:40

CNN Money - ... introduced a bill last month that would allow bankruptcy judges to change some mortgage terms on a borrower's primary residence, potentially changing the interest ... bankruptcy judges the authority to modify mortgages by treating them as secured only ...


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