Frank reportedly told the Wall Street Journal that he intends to eventually include a mortgage modification provision in legislation that will overhaul the financial system. He also stated that legislation should address the problem of mortgage service's claiming lack of authority due to securitization. Frank also argued that proposed bankruptcy mortgage modification will not affect the flow of credit as it will be limited to mortgages already in existence.
It is also reported this week that Michigan Congressman John Conyers told a House panel that it is time to reconsider the proposed bankruptcy mortgage modification bill - the Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act.Jordan E. Bublick, Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach, Florida, Attorney at Law, Practice Limited to Bankruptcy Law, Member of the Florida Bar since 1983