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Archive for August, 2009

California cracks down on foreclosure consultants

August 13th, 2009 by admin

Atty. Gen. Jerry Brown orders nearly 400 companies to post $100,000 bonds and register with his office or risk prosecution. More than two dozen firms are told to defend their loan modification ads.

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Calming the Storm with Loan Modifications

August 13th, 2009 by admin

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Homeowners across the U.S. are engaged in the “perfect storm”. Thrashed about by declining home values, hit with increasing adjustable rates, losing financial balance via changes in employment and devalued investments, homeowners today could easily feel there’s nowhere to turn. How do they steer a boat that is totally out of control? Many believe Loan Modification is the answer to the storm: today’s onslaught of economic hardship.

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How to get a loan modification and tips to avoid foreclosure

August 6th, 2009 by admin

I received a very welcome comment to my post
on Loan Modifications and the HOPE program. The commenter agreed that banks are not moving fast enough, but he/she also included a link to a website that has some great information, and suggestions about how to push your bank to process your request for a modification. Did you know there is a schedule you should follow for the best results?

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Mortgage Modifications Can’t Catch Foreclosures

August 5th, 2009 by admin

Lenders have modified more than 235,000 mortgages under an Obama Administration program, but the first half of 2009 saw 1.8 million foreclosures

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