When Mortgage Mediation Is a Gamble

Here is a NY Times article in today's paper discussing mediation…

FTC Cracks Down On Loan Mod Deception

Here is an FTC press release about their crack down on non-attorney…

FTC Bans Upfront Fees For Debt Settlement Firms

File this one under credit card scams. FTC bans upfront fees…

A Downside of Short Sales

Today's NY Times has an article about short sales.

Is Florida Speeding Up The Foreclosure Process?

Foreclosures in New York can take a long time. Maybe 6 to 12…

New Loans At Low Rates Are Harder To Get As DTI Rises

DTI is a concept that often comes up in the area of loan modification.…

Intro to Chapter 13, Loan Mods and Lien Stripping

Here is a post I did 3 years ago that may be of interest to homeowners…

Credit Card Activity Can Derail A New Mortgage

Here is an article from bankrate.com that discusses how credit…

You’ll Likely Owe Income Tax On Deals You Make With Creditors

Here is a NY Daily News article that explains that there may…

The Short Sale Rollercoaster Ride

Here is an article in the NY Times about the problems with short…