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How to handle mortgage arrears

While the taxpayer-funed $700- billion bailout of financial firms does not include retroactive mortgage loan relief to help stave off foreclosures, there are actions homeowners can take to handle mortgage arrears and the legal action that can follow.

The most important step consumers can take is to talk with their mortgage servicers early in the process and get assistance from a low- or no-cost...

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