The Director shall conduct an extensive study of the root causes of default and foreclosure of home loans, using as much empirical data as is available.

Not later than 6 months after July 30, 2008, the Director shall submit to Congress a preliminary report regarding the study required by this section.

Not later than 12 months after July 30, 2008, the Director shall submit to Congress a final report regarding the results of the study required by this section, which shall include any recommended legislation relating to the study, and recommendations for best practices and for a process to provide targeted assistance to populations with the highest risk of potential default or foreclosure.

(Pub. L. 110–289, div. A, title V, § 1517, July 30, 2008, 122 Stat. 2824; Pub. L. 111–203, title X, § 1100(3), July 21, 2010, 124 Stat. 2106.)