Paying a mortgage without a job

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When unemployment rises, so do mortgage defaults. The Obama administration’s plan to help borrowers modify mortgages has had mixed results and lawmakers are calling for a second look. To explain, we speak to finance reporter Louise Story from our partner, The New York Times.

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