We’ve written some incredibly sad stories about homeowners trapped in the mortgage meltdown maze, and this one certainly ranks up there among the most depressing. Not just because a man is dead, but because it could have all been prevented more than three years ago. Back in 2000, the man and his wife purchased a home together in Southern California. They made a 30% down payment and spent the next several years making their payments to the bank on-time and in-person. They also spent several years dodging suggestions from Wachovia to refinance their mortgage. But five years ago, a Wachovia…   Original post on consumerist.com →   Comments on reddit.com →