The six largest mortgage banks are involved in a battle with the highest court in New Jersey that may have implications for New Yorkers. Here is the latest story. The Court has ordered the banks to show why their foreclosure operations shouldn’t be suspended.

I previously blogged on a proposed bill that would significantly help some New York homeowners with an increased homestead exemption. Well, the bill is finally a law. It just went into effect on 1/22/11. Under the new law, Chapter 13 repayment plans become a much more viable option for many people to use to save […]

I could not believe that I just heard a radio commercial on 880 CBS am radio for Mortgage Restructuring Solutions where an out-of-state non-attorney company promises to handle your loan modification. They promise to tell you in advance if you will be approved for a loan modification if you can answer just 12 questions. So […]

Here is a good column just written by Ilyce Glink of Tribune Media Services about loan modification and other options. If you are looking for help with any of these issues in New York, please let me know. My firm may be able to help you.