Aug 8, 2011 Bank fraud, California
60 Minutes discusses the ramifications of the foreclosure and mortgage fraud that homeowners have been subjected to, detailing how this mess affects all homeowners, not just those being foreclosed on. The report provides a path to what could be a foreclosure defense tactic where a homeowner could challenge the legality of a foreclosure based on questionable documents. Read More
Aug 7, 2011 California, Short sales
Senate Bill 458 was enacted in July to provide relief from deficiency judgments filed for shortfalls on second liens. It is now becoming apparent though that there are loopholes in the bill and furthermore the bill creates incentives for banks not to participate in a short sale, which would completely sidestep the good intentions of SB 458. Read More
May 24, 2011 California, HAMP, Loan modifications, Self-help
HUD and the U.S. Treasury Department have launched a new tool and calculator that allows homeowners to conduct a net present value (NPV) evaluation of their mortgage. This helps homeowners who have been denied a loan modification determine whether the denial is legitimate or unjust. The tool also helps homeowners who are applying for a loan modification by bringing transparency to the process. Read More
Apr 20, 2011 California, Loan modifications, Self-help, Short sales
This short video demonstrates how to use our quick 3 step guide that helps homeowners choose the right solution for stopping a foreclosure. Read More
Apr 2, 2011 Bank fraud
Oscar-winning documentary “Inside Job” provides a detailed analysis of the fraud and corruption that led to the 2008 global financial crisis. The movie is now available online to watch for free. Read More
Apr 2, 2011 California, Short sales
The California Association of Realtors is partnering with Fannie Mae to take advantage of it’s Short Sale Assistance Desk to speed up approvals on short sales. There are certain requirements the homeowner must meet, one of them being that the mortgage on the home must be owned by Fannie Mae. For convenience, Fannie Mae provides an online home loan lookup tool to check if a home loan is owned by them. Read More
Mar 21, 2011 Short sales
Banks may stand to make more money from foreclosing on your home and profiting from your misery rather than working with you on approving a legitimate and reasonable short sale offer. Read More
Mar 12, 2011 California, Short sales
It is in a homeowner’s best interest to monitor the progress of their real estate agent helping with a short sale. Typically, in California, it takes 60 days for a lender to provide an approval on a short sale. That is not a quick response. Foreclosures are very time sensitive, and for those choosing a short sale to prevent a foreclosure it is extremely important to expedite the short sale process. Homeowners can avoid delays by following these tips to keep your agent on track. Read More
Mar 10, 2011 Short sales
There are six general steps in the short sale process. Typically reserved as “insider” knowledge for those professionals working in the real estate industry, we uncover the secrets of the process to help homeowners set realistic expectations. Read More
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