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Banks Facing $100B More in Costs to Settle Mortgage-Related Cases: S&P

The largest U.S. banks may need to pay out up to an additional $105 billion to settle legacy mortgage-related issues, but have a capital cushion that would help them absorb these losses, according to a report by ratings agency Standard …

U.S. to Seek Court Approval for $25 Billion Mortgage Deal with Big Banks

A previously announced $25 billion settlement between five major banks accused of abusive mortgage practices and government officials will be filed in federal court on Monday, people familiar with the matter said late Friday. The pact unveiled Feb. 9 is …