Too Big to Fail: The Role of the Banking Lobby on Consumer Protection Laws
Mar 08, 2012
The banking and insurance industries are clearly two of the most powerful industries in theUnited States.Both the banking and insurance industries employ lobbyists to influence the rule making process ...
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Dodd-Frank Conumer Protection Act Summary
Nov 09, 2011
In response to the nations economic crisis, Congress passed Dodd-Frank which contained sweeping reforms to protect consumers in banking and financial transactions.While the Act is complex and far reach...
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The Patriot Act: 9/11's Dubious Legacy
Sep 08, 2011
While most anniversaries are marked with celebration, this year marks an altogether different milestone. This September represents the ten year anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 200...
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Consumer Alert: Florida Fair Foreclosure Act of 2012
Aug 17, 2011
Banks, lenders and mortgage servicers have added a new weapon to their arsenal to defeat homeowners in the foreclosure crisis. . .legislation. Unhappy with crowded court dockets and the prying eyes of ...
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Lender Foreclosure Fraud
Aug 15, 2011
Foreclosure fraud on the part of the lender provides homeowners with defenses and affirmative claims against the lender/servicer.
Such fraud includes:
-Fraudulent foreclosure filings where the bank/s...
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Top 5 Borrower Mistakes in Foreclosure
Aug 15, 2011
The top five mistakes borrowers make in foreclosure:
1. Not hiring an attorney.
2. Ignoring the summons and lawsuit.
3. Agreeing to a final judgment of foreclosure
4. Filing a Motion without settin...
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Deficiency Judgments
Aug 03, 2011
What is a deficiency judgment?...
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Stratgic Default
Aug 03, 2011
Why to consider astratgic default....
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Foreclosure Property Inspections
Jul 28, 2011
Banks, lenders and servicers have become more creative in their collection practices with regard to mortgage defaults and foreclosure litigation. Almost all mortgages include a provision known as the p...
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Foreclosure Mediation
Jul 28, 2011
In Florida, homeowners are entitled to a mediation in connection with their foreclosure lawsuit. The Supreme Court of Florida issued an Administrative Order directing each circuit to begin residential ...
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