In late April of 2017, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) sued Ocwen Financial Corporation over allegations of widespread misconduct in how it serviced borrowers' loans. Headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida, Ocwen is one of the nation's largest...
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The Hail Mary: Filing for Bankruptcy to Save Your Home
If you are in a serious financial crisis, it may seem like every part of your life has been affected in a negative way. Your options-as well as your future-may suddenly seem terribly constricted. You may feel very alone, and as if you can't talk to anyone about these...
Unable to Pay the Mortgage: What Happens if I just Walk Away?
The threat of foreclosure does not happen overnight. For most homeowners in distress, payments have been late for at least several months-and possibly more. A loss of income is usually the cause, due to a life event that was almost certainly unexpected and even...
CAN A LENDER FORECLOSE WHILE A LOAN MODIFICATION APPLICATION IS PENDING?
The home is where the heart is, often filled with many of our life's memories as well as offering a treasured place of comfort and security. When that becomes threatened, you may find yourself exploring and exhausting every option before giving in to foreclosure....
Forgiveness of Debt Income
Being in debt can cause terrible stress which unfortunately does not disappear overnight. This problem cannot be ignored - as tempting as it would be to take those bills and literally shove them under the rug or toss them out. While millions of other Americans may be...
THE NEW JERSEY FORECLOSURE SALE PROCESS
If you have been experiencing extreme financial distress, it was most likely caused by an unexpected event or series of life events such as illness or unemployment. Unsecured debt like credit cards may have spiraled out of control. Aggressive debt collectors may be...
Why Should I Hire a Foreclosure Defense Attorney?
If you are having trouble making mortgage payments, the threat of foreclosure is probably weighing heavily on your mind--and unfortunately, this is an issue that will only escalate if you do nothing. You are probably worrying about losing your home, finding another,...
Sheriff Sale Process in New Jersey
In New Jersey when a mortgage or other lien secured by real estate goes into default the foreclosure process begins. After a mortgage lender has obtained a final judgment in foreclosure, they can schedule a Sheriff Sale. If you are facing this situation, it is...
Charges Filed Against Foreclosure Rescue Fraud Duo
Many homeowners in crisis have turned to so-called foreclosure "rescue" firms. The owners of one such New Jersey foreclose rescue firm are being sued for allegedly violating state consumer fraud laws, as well as laws governing debt counseling and financial...
Stripping Liens from Your Home in a New Jersey Bankruptcy
For years, New Jersey homeowners saw their homes rise in value. During this time, many homeowners took out second or third mortgages or home equity loans. Even now, eight years after the beginning of the housing crisis, many homeowners are still underwater in their...
