Pennsylvania Banking and Finance Lawyers

Legal Articles

• 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 … more
• What happens if my bank fails?
  In today’s economy, you might wonder what will happen to your money if your bank fails, or if a federal or state banking regulatory agency closes down your bank. Although bank failures are unlikely, they can occur when a bank does not have enough money to meet its obligations to all of its customers. Therefore, placing your money in a bank insured by the Federal Deposit … more

Legal Guides

• Money Tips for All Ages - Your Finances at Different Stages of Life (Spring 2008 Special Edition)
• Reverse Mortgages: Information to Consider on Benefits and Risks (Department of Treasurry / Office of Thrift publication)
• The FDIC at 75: Protecting America's Consumers from Generation to Generation
  This publication by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation provides practical guidance on how … more
• How To Avoid Foreclosure
  This guide, by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, provides valuable … more

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