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6 Mistakes to Avoid On The Eve Of Bankruptcy
The months and days leading up to a bankruptcy filing can make or break your financial future, and possibly stop you from being able to
The Automatic Stay In Bankruptcy
The instant bankruptcy is filed, for either Chapter 7 or Chapter 13, a protective umbrella called the automatic stay is triggered which protects the debtor
Negative Equity Refinance Program
Starting September 7, 2010, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) will offer a new refinance program to qualifying underwater homeowners. To be able to participate in
Changes Ahead to FIRPTA
Before convening on its August break, the House of Representatives passed the Real Estate Jobs and Investment Act of 2010. The bill advances the real
What is the Meeting of Creditors?
Between thirty (30) and forty (40) days after filing your bankruptcy petition, the randomly assigned Chapter 7 Trustee will hold a meeting of creditors. During
The Chapter 7 Discharge
The goal of any bankruptcy proceeding is to obtain a discharge of debts. A discharge releases the debtor from personal liability from most debts and
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Or Loan Modification?
Rarely does a loan modification include a principal reduction. The typical loan modification only deals with the first mortgage and will only reduce the monthly
FHA Program for Underwater Homeowners
Beginning September 7th, the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) will offer FHA-insured mortgages to qualifying borrowers who have a non-FHA mortgage. To be eligible, the borrower
Prudential Americana features Tisha Black Chernine, Esq.
Prudential Americana hosts Tisha Black Chernine as a legal expert on the housing market in Las Vegas. Click here to watch the video.
Fannie Mae: Friend or Foe?
Fannie Mae has unleashed a new website purporting to give consumers a new opportunity to explore options regarding their home loans including, but not limited