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Los Angeles is suing Deutsche Bank for neglecting foreclosed homes, joining other cities trying to get banks to pay for neighborhood blight.

The proposed Consumer Financial Protection Agency got another vote of support on Friday, but it probably wouldn't cover the full range of financial products and still faces significant hurdles to winning final approval.

Gay couples who want to dissolve their legal unions face a host of hurdles and extra costs.

A controversial $3.9 billion federal program aimed at saving neighborhoods blighted by foreclosure is hitting hurdles that could threaten its effectiveness.

Loan servicers are overwhelmed by the flood of applications. Mortgage investors are angry about a congressional bill prohibiting them from suing servicers that modify loans.

Foreclosures are rising as unemployment soars.

Borrowers looking for rate guarantees face more hurdles and higher fees, especially if they need to lock in a rate for more than a month.