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Predatory Lending Attorney

Question: I need to find an attorney and government agency that will actually enforce the law on predatory lending?

this company took over my home illegally and threw everything we own in a dumpster then stole my car and refuse to disclose where it is even after court ordered and are trying to make me still owe my mortgage company when I owned majority of home

Answer: You need to go to your state's attorney/public defender's office..

Who do you do business with?? The Sopranos??

Orange County Attorneys: Why Is Southern California Hard Hit By Predatory Lending?

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Loan Modification Broward

Can a real estate agent effectively represent the homeowner in negotiations with the bank or review the paperwork with respect to deficiency and loan forgiveness?

The answer is NO. In today’s market of surging foreclosures, the need for an attorney that concentrates in foreclosure defense has become irrefutable. Many analysts have spent countless hours discussing why foreclosures have hit record numbers over the last few years, but the reasons are irrelevant. For consumers affected, it is imperative to begin to rebuild and repair, time better spent controlling the damage set forth. And, the important thing to remember is that this can be achieved; by hiring an attorney to fight foreclosure status and/or identifying potential alternatives, such as short sales or loan modifications on behalf of their clients.

Although each foreclosure situation is different, an attorney will begin any foreclosure procedure by researching any violations or discrepancies written in your mortgage contract; this will strengthen your defense in the foreclosure proceedings. Banks are much more likely to negotiate a deal after an attorney advises them of the violations to the law found within your mortgage contract. The information is used as leverage in defending your case and negotiating an apt settlement.

As mentioned above, there are options to just giving your home up in foreclosure. The term "short sale" has been tossed around quite a bit, but many are unfamiliar with its definition. In short, a short sale is nothing more than negotiating with lien holders a payoff for less than what they are owed, or rather a sale of a debt, generally on a piece of real estate that is ‘short’ of the full debt amount. It does not extinguish the remaining balance unless settlement is clearly indicated on the acceptance of offer. Payments for the remaining balance are negotiated and must be agreed upon by both the lender and borrower.

Loan modifications, on the other hand, do not require selling the home; and allows the bank to make loan payments more affordable for borrowers. They may change interest rates, loan terms, loan balances, or other parts of the loan agreement. The most common loan modifications are lowering the interest rate, reducing the principal balance, 'fixing' adjustable interest rates, forgiveness of payment defaults & fees, or any combination of these. A loan modification can help homeowners who can not refinance or afford their current mortgage payments.

There are several other alternatives that may also be appropriate, based on an individual’s situation. An experienced Foreclosure Defense Attorney will be able to advise their clients of these options.

KALIS & KLEIMAN is a Foreclosure Defense law firm serving clients in Davie, Ft. Lauderdale, Hollywood, Plantation, Weston, Lauderhill, Hallandale, Pembroke Pines and all of Broward and South Florida. Kalis & Kleiman also serves clients in Ocala, Gainesville and Central Florida. Together Neal and Scott have more than 50 years of combined experience and have participated in thousands of transactions, settlements and trials. Kalis & Kleiman have earned a reputation of legal excellence and a history of successfully managing Foreclosure Defense cases. Headquartered in Davie, Florida, at 7320 Griffin Road, Suite 109. Attorney Neal Kalis and M. Scott Kleiman can be contacted at (954) 791-0506. Additional information about the law Firm of KALIS & KLEIMAN may be obtained from the firm's website at www.kaliskleiman.com.

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Miami Loan Modification Help - Stop Foreclosure

Mortgage Help Unemployment

Question: How can I keep my current mortgage payment while on unemployment?

I have a 30 Year Conventional Jumbo ARM 5/25 Mortgage Loan with Countrywide. My first 5 years are up this April. Countrywide sent me a letter stating my monthly payment will increase by $700 at that time.

The problem is that I am on unemployment. I cannot afford to pay another $700, as I am just barely getting by now. And everyone is telling me there's no way I can qualify for a re-fi while on unemployment.

Does anyone have any advice on what I can do???

Any help or ideas are greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

Answer: how about getting a new job?

This is January. April is a long ways out, there is no reason in the world that you will not have a job by then, unless you are not looking for one.

Mortgage Unemployment Protection, the HELP Program