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 …
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Alternatives to Foreclosure
It can be very stressful to face a home foreclosure. Homeowners and their families who cannot afford to make their mortgage payments may feel that there is no alternative to letting their mortgage holder foreclose on the property. However, foreclosure is not a foregone conclusion and there are options available that individual homeowners and their mortgage providers can consider. …
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Renters Lose in Foreclosures
If a homeowner defaults on their mortgage the lender usually forecloses on the home and the homeowner loses it. What happens to the renters who pay their rent every month but live in homes whose owner has not been paying the mortgage? If you are a renter in a home or apartment building that is being foreclosed upon you are likely to be evicted. Do you have the right to stay? …
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