Public Law 111-22 — Division A—Preventing Mortgage ForeclosuresTitle II—Foreclosure Mitigation and…
“ In order to reduce the number of foreclosures and to stabilize property values, local economies, and the national economy, servicers must be given— (A) authorization to— (i) modify mortgage loans and engage in other loss mitigation activities consistent with applicable guidelines issued by the Secretary of the Treasury or his designee under the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008; and (ii) refinance mortgage loans under the Hope for Homeowners program; and (B) a safe harbor to enable such servicers to exercise these authorities. ”
