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…