The deal prevents the state from suing the banks, but does not prevent homeowners from suing mortgage providers who improperly foreclosed on them.

The settlement also does not protect the banks from criminal liability.

Oklahoma was the only state that did not agree to the deal.

For more information on the settlement and how you can get your share if you were improperly foreclosed on, go to the AS SEEN ON section of this website or to http://www.nationalmortgagesettlement.com.