Foreclosure Lawyers

Foreclosure is the legal procedure used by a lender to sell real estate in order to pay off the mortgage when the homeowner has defaulted on the loan obligation. Receiving a notice that your home is about to be foreclosed upon is often an incredibly overwhelming and stressful situation. Homeowners fear losing their homes and often don't believe anything can be done. However, there are ways a homeowner may be able to avoid foreclosure. You may be able to remedy the default by working with your lender on a solution, including loan modification and affordable refinancing . A foreclosure attorney can advise you what options are available, given your particular situation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan?
Congress recently passed the Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan (“the Plan”), which provides various options for homeowners who are feeling the pressure of their monthly … more
How do creditors get paid when foreclosing on a house to satisfy unpaid debts?
A foreclosure is where the creditor collects its lien by forcing a sale of the debtor's real property. The creditor receives the amount of the proceeds from the sale equal to the unpaid debt plus … more
What is a loan modification, and how will it help me with my mortgage?
A loan modification occurs when a homeowner enters into an agreement with his or her mortgage loan servicer to change the terms of the mortgage. The goal of a loan modification is to … more
When and why does foreclosure begin?
Lenders will initiate foreclosure proceedings when homeowners become delinquent in their mortgage obligations, usually after three payments are missed. The lender will then notify the buyer in … more
How long does it take to get a loan modification?
The length of time that it takes to get a loan modification depends greatly on how long it takes your mortgage holder to process your loan modification, as well as how long it takes you to … more

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
A Homeowner’s Rights During Foreclosure
Foreclosure can be an emotionally and financially difficult time in the life of a homeowner and it can affect not only the homeowner but also the homeowner’s spouse and children who live in the home being foreclosed. Therefore, it is important to be aware of your rights as a homeowner during every stage of the foreclosure procedure. State laws vary about the time frame and … more

Foreclosure Lawyers