Regulation Z, also known as the Truth in Lending Act (TILA), is a federal law that requires lenders to disclose certain information to consumers before they enter into a credit agreement. The purpose of Regulation Z is to provide consumers with clear and accurate information about the terms of their credit agreements, so that they...Read More

Regulation X is a federal law that is designed to protect consumers from unfair and abusive practices in the mortgage servicing industry. It was enacted in 2013 by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), in response to widespread abuses in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis. The main purpose of Regulation X is to...Read More

Pitfalls of the Walkaway- Don’t Let A Bank Control Your Future Zombie mortgages are a little-known phenomenon in the world of real estate that can have serious consequences for homeowners. These mortgages, also known as “zombie foreclosures,” occur when a homeowner defaults on their mortgage and the lender initiates foreclosure proceedings, but then the foreclosure...Read More

Hopefully you have read our prior blog discussing the various benefits of filing a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case. This blog will focus on the advantages of a Chapter 13 bankruptcy. In most instances, filing a Chapter 13 provides you more flexibility in restructuring your debt and the following benefits: Automatic stay. As soon as you...Read More

Hopefully you have read our blog titled “How Chapter 7 is Better than Chapter 13,” to learn more about the advantages of a Chapter 7 filing. This blog will focus on the many benefits of a Chapter 13 bankruptcy case. Debt Consolidation in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy A Chapter 13 filing is a reorganization process which...Read More

If you are past due on your mortgage payments and you want to avoid a foreclosure action, you may want to consider filing a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Another option to consider is a short sale. Either choice has its advantages, but deciding which is more beneficial for you depends on your unique...Read More

  If you are struggling to make your house payments, you are probably investigating all of your debt relief options. There are several options that may be available to you, but this blog focuses on the pros and cons of foreclosure versus a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure. Some mortgage-holders offer a deed-in-lieu to their borrower as...Read More

There was a time when homeowners had few defenses available when it came to foreclosure actions. However, times have changed and now there are numerous defenses that allow a homeowner to successfully defend a foreclosure lawsuit. Below are a few examples: Unfair mortgage terms. If a provision of your mortgage loan “shocks the conscience” of...Read More

If you are a homeowner struggling to pay your mortgage, it is important to consider all of your debt relief options. Two options you should educate yourself about are filing for bankruptcy and short sales. What is a short sale? A short sale is the process that permits you to sell your house for a...Read More

The thought of losing your home can be devastating. If you are facing a foreclosure action, it is important to seek legal assistance and learn what your options are for dealing with it. One option you may want to consider is filing a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Many bankruptcies are filed by homeowners...Read More