“Forensic loan auditors” prey on homeowners in debt. They promise to completely wipe out loans no matter what you’re situation by investigating your mortgage loan. If they promise to find legal issues with your loan that will allow you to sue your lender which they claim will speed the process to alter you loan. The [...]

It depends. If you are current on your mortgage and all of your other bills a short sale is probably the better option. It will drop your FICO (credit score) score 85- 160 points. You may be able to purchase a new home fairly soon after the sale – BUT it may be difficult to [...]

Beyond Guilt in the Housing Crisis: The Morality of Strategic Default
Brent T. White?
Abstract: Responding to those who argue that homeowners who strategically default on their mortgages are immoral and socially irresponsible, this article argues that breaching a mortgage contract is not only morally acceptable, it may be the most responsible course of action when necessary to fulfill more important obligations to one’s family.

How to Find the Owner of Your Mortgage posted by Katie Porter Concerns continue about parties filing foreclosures when they do not own the note. Florida recently enacted a rules requiring plaintiffs in foreclosure to verify ownership of the note. (Here’s a brief article on the rules, with the original subheading “Bankers Don’t Like It”). While these concerns [...]

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Aurora v. Riggs This case is from the Fourth District of Florida.  It requires the bank to be able to prove (with an audit trail) that it actually is the correct plaintiff. O. Max Gardner’s analysis is as follows : This decision is extremely important and should be utilized in all foreclosure matters whether in [...]

New Directives will make the HAMP (Home Affordable Mortgage Program) more accessible to those that need it.

Mortgage Principle Reduction Coming?

Modifying a loan can be difficult.