I am writing requesting an investigation into the issues surrounding the series of delays and lack of cooperation regarding my appeal for a loan modification with my lender US Bank. I obtained a mortgage in 2009 with downpayment assistance from Tennessee Housing Authority. The property taxes increased XXXX % from what I was told from the closing attorney and title company. As a result of this, the payment increased drastically and I began to struggle making the payments. I sought help via a HUD counseling agency after a representative from US Bank said that I needed to be delinquent in making payments to initially qualify for a loan mod. I stopped making payments and took the advise of US Bank and engaged a housing counselor. After several months of working with the counselor and providing numerous documents as requested, I was told that US Bank could n't approve a loan modification SOLELY because Tennessee Housing Authority was refusing to cooperate due to their presence on the mortgage via the XXXX lien because of the down payment assistance. It has know been over 12 months and no one can tell me why I am being prevented from mortgage assistance that I clearly qualify for based on my sole income being retirement income. I need help and most recently was told over the phoe on XX/XX/XXXX that I no longer qualify because I 'm over 12 months delinquent. First of all, I became delinquent at the advise of US Bank! I believe the position that is being taken is gross negligence and I need immediate help. 
