Subprime lenders return as loan fixers

Courtesy Marketplace  Mon, 07/20/2009 - 12:25

Companies that made millions in subprime loans are now selling loan modifications to some of the same borrowers, who are now at risk of losing their homes.

Kai Ryssdal talks with The New York Times' Peter S. Goodman about how the brokers are doing business.


 

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