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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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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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 …
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