As home values across the country continue to plummet, the authorities say a new breed of swindler is preying on the tens of thousands of homeowners desperate to avoid foreclosure.
Until recently, defrauders tried to bilk homeowners out of the equity in their homes. Now, with that equity often dried up, they are presenting themselves as [...]
NYT: Foreclosures Bring Out the Crooks
January 15th, 2009 · No Comments
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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Halt Foreclosures through Jan 9, 2009.
November 20th, 2008 · No Comments
Mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have directed their network of servicers to halt all foreclosure and eviction proceedings between Nov. 26 2008 and Jan. 9, 2009, meant to give a recently announced rescue plan time to work.
The Streamlined Modification Program, set to launch Dec. 15, enables delinquent borrowers to get a modified mortgage [...]
Tags: "mortgage modification" · Foreclosure Information · Government Bailout
Foreclosure Actors: Who You May Hear From When Facing Foreclosure
May 25th, 2008 · No Comments
As soon as word gets out that you’re facing foreclosure you may be contacted by a number of different players in the industry. Here is a breakdown of some of some of the type of folks you may hear from:
Your Lender. Especially if you have a government backed mortgage, you may be offered multiple ways [...]
Tags: Foreclosure Information · Foreclosure Statistics · Mortgage Scams