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Will a Loan Modification Stop Foreclosure?

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There are few life events as stressful as a foreclosure. However, there are ways to prevent foreclosure, even if you can’t afford your mortgage payments. One of those methods is through a loan modification. What is foreclosure? Your lender will then notify you that you are in default and begin foreclosure proceedings.

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CFPB Issues NPRM Seeking to Halt Foreclosures Until 2022

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau yesterday issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that would prohibit mortgage servicers from starting foreclosure proceedings until 2022 while also providing servicers with the ability to offer streamlined loan modification options to homeowners who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Massachusetts AG Settles Improper Collection Case Against Mortgage Servicer

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The company was accused of violating consumer protection laws by attempting to collect on old debts tied to second-lien mortgages without proper communication or adherence to foreclosure-prevention measures. The company allegedly waited until borrowers were financially incapable of modifying their loans before attempting to collect.

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Bankruptcy vs. Foreclosure

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When you are struggling to pay your bills, there may come a point where you are faced with deciding between bankruptcy vs foreclosure. If you are facing foreclosure or bankruptcy, the best way to determine which choice is right for you is to speak with an experienced bankruptcy attorney. Bankruptcy vs. Foreclosure: Which is Worse?

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How Long Does Foreclosure Take?

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MA non-judicial mortgage foreclosure can take about 120 days, or four months, to complete. Judicial foreclosures vary depending on your state. A nonjudicial mortgage foreclosure can take about 120 days, or four months, to complete. Judicial foreclosures vary depending on your state. What Is Foreclosure?

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Foreclosures in Indiana on the Rise

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With the COVID-19 foreclosure moratoriums over, housing foreclosures are once again on the rise nationally. In fact, in September of 2023, we saw home foreclosures on the rise by a whopping 18.4% Foreclosures in Indianapolis have also been increasingly more common. from this time last year.

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Understanding Indiana Foreclosure Laws

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When an Indiana homeowner is unable to make their mortgage payments, the lender eventually starts a foreclosure. The foreclosure process, if left to proceed, ultimately results in the house being sold off to settle all or part of the debt. Here are the important things you should know about Indiana’s foreclosure laws.