Written by attorney Margery Golant, almost 3 years ago. STAFF PICK
The Foreclosure Process. Foreclosure is the process by which the lender takes control of the property which was pledged as collateral for the mortgage debt and sells the property to raise money to... more
Written by attorney Margery Golant, almost 3 years ago. STAFF PICK
Foreclosure is the process by which the lender takes control of the property which was pledged as collateral for the mortgage debt and sells the property to raise money to pay on the debt created by... more
Written by attorney Teisha Powell, over 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
Know your monthly budget. The Federal Government recently designed a program to specifically help troubled borrowers save their homes from foreclosure. That program is called “Hope Now.” The program... more
Written by attorney Margery Golant, over 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
Is Your Mortgage a Purchase Money Mortgage or a Refinance ?. A purchase money mortgage means a loan that was made specifically so that you could buy the house. These normally "close" at the same... more
Written by attorney Margery Golant, over 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
Determine Your Objective. Are you looking for a solution that will allow you to keep your home, or for something else? When people come to me for help with mortgage and foreclosure problems, the... more
Written by attorney Margery Golant, almost 3 years ago. STAFF PICK
What is a mortgage ? A mortgage is a debt agreement that is made between a person who wants to borrow money and a lender. The major difference between mortgages and other sorts of debts is that the... more
Written by attorney Margery Golant, about 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
What is a Loan Modification ?. Technically, anything that makes ANY change to the terms of a loan can be called a "loan modification". This creates a serious problem for borrowers, since consumers... more
Written by attorney Margery Golant, almost 3 years ago. STAFF PICK
In the mortgage crisis gripping this country, there is a great deal of attention focused on foreclosure and the damage it is doing to families, neighborhoods and the broader economy. Many people in... more
Written by attorney James McNeilly, over 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
Avoid Mortgage Scams. You may be contacted by people who will tell you that they can save your house. Be very careful about these plans, as most are scams and frauds. Avoid them.
Written by attorney Margery Golant, almost 3 years ago. STAFF PICK
Since the onset of the foreclosure crisis, we are all bombarded daily with TV and radio ads, billboards, signs on top of taxi-cabs, internet spam email, direct mail and even phone calls offering "... more
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