Rise in Deficiency Judgment Lawsuits Against Massachusetts Homeowners
The Boston Globe recently reported that Massachusetts former homeowners who have been foreclosed are facing deficiency more »
FAQ: I’ve Received a Notice about a Servicemembers’ Civil Relief Act Case Against Me. What Should I Do?
Question: I’ve received a notice about a Servicemembers’ Civil Relief Act against me. What should I do? more »
Extend the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act!
Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a much needed one-year extension to the Mortgage Forgiveness more »
Breaking News: Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac Agree to Sell Back Foreclosed Properties to Prior Owners
In a welcome turn of events, Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac have agreed to begin selling foreclosed properties more »
Defending Against Deficiency Judgments
A recent New York Times article reports that many loan servicers and lenders are increasingly pursuing more »
Breaking News: Ocwen Caught Playing Games with Loan Modification Applications
To the surprise of no one who is involved with the process of applying for loan modification, Ocwen–one more »
Breaking News: Federal Court Rules Against State in Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Case
Last week, Massachusetts U.S. District Judge Richard Stearns ruled against the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in its lawsuit against more »
A True Story From Reviewing a Loan Servicer’s Paperwork
Yesterday, I received a letter for one of my client’s regarding her loan modification. This client had more »
FAQ: Do I Need to Hire a Lawyer for a Landlord/Tenant Case?
Question: Do I need to hire a lawyer for a landlord/tenant case? Answer: As with all more »
Practice Pointers: Qualifed Written Requests (“QWRs”)
Homeowners who have questions about their mortgage loans or wish to dispute an error with their more »