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 payment, not the total amount due and owing. For most Las Vegans it does not make sense to keep paying on an asset that is completely upside-down. Therefore, many people […]
Will Filing for Bankruptcy Protection Affect My Job?
As Nevada continues to lead the country in per capita bankruptcy filings, many Las Vegans are concerned they might be fired or face other retaliation by their employers if they file bankruptcy. Nevada, like most states, considers employees “at will” which means that employees can be fired for any reason or even no reason as […]
REALITY CHECK: Loan Modifications Rarely Include A Principal Reduction
Las Vegans are subjected to a non-stop barrage of commercials and advertisements from people and companies promising principal reductions through loan modifications. However, the majority of loan modifications do not include a principal reduction. The majority of loan modifications come in three different forms: The lender reduces your interest rate to no lower than 2%; The […]
New HAMP Guidelines Take Effect June 1, 2010
The federal government provided new Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) outreach and communication guidelines for foreclosure actions while evaluating the borrower. These guidelines provide additional protection for delinquent borrowers who have filed bankruptcy but would otherwise be eligible for HAMP benefits. Some key highlights from the directive include: FORECLOSURE The servicer must evaluate the borrower’s […]
“Developers victimized by commercial real estate slump” Tisha Black Chernine quoted in the Las Vegas Business Press
A Las Vegas Business Press article discusses the growing trend of lenders coming after developers for their personal holdings Read the full story here
Credit and Its Problems – a free seminar
Credit and Its Problems – a free seminar, March 3rd @ 7 PM at Sahara West Public Library. RSVP Abe Geller 869-8801
Rebuilding Your Credit Score After Bankruptcy
Rebuilding your credit score after bankruptcy is not as difficult as one might imagine. Whether you file bankruptcy or not the most important factor in improving your credit score is the ability to demonstrate a positive-payment history which really comes down to common sense. With that in mind, below are some common sense ideas to […]
“Credit and its Problems” – A free seminar
Randy M. Creighton, Esq., will “Credit and its Problems,” a free seminar at the Sahara West Library Wednesday, March, 3rd at 7 p.m. Contact Abe Geller at 702.869.8801 or email ageller@blacklobello.com for additional information
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Four Questions To Ask A Bankruptcy Lawyer Before Signing
Should I file for bankruptcy or do I have other options? While this question might be broad, it allows your lawyer to discuss all of your options. Your lawyer can discuss the benefits of Chapter 7 and Chapter 13, as well as options other than bankruptcy that you may not have considered yourself. This overview […]