Around election time, politicians like to talk-the-talk about the importance of small businesses to economic vitality. Often overlooked in the rhetoric is the contribution of new non-profit organizations to regional economies. Non-profits have the same ability to attract outside capital through donations and grant awards, increase employment, and produce a ripple effect of economic activity [...]
Read More →Freddie Mac and 13 national and local non-profit organizations today announced a pilot effort to convince discouraged delinquent borrowers to pursue mortgage workouts that can save their homes and steer clear of foreclosure. Freddie Mac’s new Borrower Help Centersin Chicago, Phoenix, San Bernardino and Washington, DC are designed to provide free, confidential one-on-one “holistic” mortgage [...]
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