http://nwpr.org en http://nwpr.org/post/washington-ag-says-settlement-will-help-struggling-homeowners <p>OLYMPIA, Wash. -- After a year of negotiations, states, federal regulators and five of the biggest lenders have reached a $25 billion dollar settlement to change foreclosure practices. The goal of the settlement is to impose new restrictions on banks, and to fund loan modifications for homeowners. Backers hope the agreement will also help stabilize the housing market. KUOW&rsquo;s Amy Radil reports. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:56:32 +0000 Amy Radil 2905 at http://nwpr.org Washington AG says settlement will help struggling homeowners