Despite Program, No Hope For Homeowners

by Tamara Keith, NPR

Two months after a federal program called Hope for Homeowners went into effect, it is coming up short. Created by Congress in July as part of the same bill that led to the takeover of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the program was expected to be able to help up to 400,000 people.

Broadcast Dates

• All Things Considered, December 17, 2008