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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsBank of America is a hot mess
(Bloomberg) Bank of America Corp., struggling to handle mortgage refinancing after a U.S. program boosted demand, is telling some customers to wait 90 days before starting an application, said two people with knowledge of the policy.
The firm began a reservation system last week that asks those who call during high-volume times if they wish to be contacted again in 60 to 90 days, said two people who requested anonymity because the measure hasnt been announced. Wells Fargo & Co. (WFC) and New York-based JPMorgan Chase & Co., the biggest U.S. mortgage lenders, said they arent stalling customers.
The delays may push borrowers to other lenders or discourage them from taking advantage of record low interest rates. The governments Home Affordable Refinance Program, which helps homeowners lower payments, has increased refinance applications and strained capacity at Bank of America, which exited some mortgage lines last year. The U.S. program, now dubbed HARP 2, was broadened in 2011 so more people qualify.
The HARP 2 program is a much bigger deal than people thought, and Bank of America is dysfunctional to begin with, Paul Miller, an analyst at FBR Capital Markets Corp., said in an interview. This is a result of getting out of the business at the exact time they should be getting into the business. ..............(more)
The complete piece is at: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-02-07/bofa-said-to-put-off-loan-refinancing-clients-as-u-s-relief-spurs-demand.html
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Bank of America is a hot mess (Original Post)
marmar
Feb 2012
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xchrom
(108,903 posts)1. Du rec. Nt
Curmudgeoness
(18,219 posts)2. Delaying applications in the hopes of interest rates going up
has been a tactic for years. I had that same problem in the 80's, and I am sure that it has not gotten better.
whathappened
(1,525 posts)3. something stinks in the pile of chit
they just sold my motrage to green tree llc , whats this mean , saudi's have picked up my mortage , crooked to the core , the whole mess of them
aquart
(69,014 posts)4. I hope to attend the auction of their office equipment.
I'm sure there will be a few bargains at the liquidation.
NOT too big to sell off in numbered lots.