The Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007
In December 2007, the federal government enacted the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act. The Act was meant to provide tax relief to taxpayers who had debt forgiven on their primary residence and to help struggling homeowners. The Purpose of the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act The idea behind the law was to help homeowners avoid foreclosures by not taxing them …
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How Can a Creditor Repossess Property?
Many Americans experience a time when their financial obligations become overwhelming and they are unable to pay all of their outstanding obligations on time. A debtor who defaults on a secured loan may face the threat of property repossession. A creditor can repossess property only if the creditor has a valid security interest in that property and if the creditor follows the proper …
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