Black & LoBello on AM720 KDWN
Listen to the Legal Hour on AM720 KDWN from October 2nd, 2013 in which in which Steven Mack, Esq., discusses road rage and motorcycle helmet laws (1:40)(14:05), illegally recorded property deeds (9:15), statute of limitations for debt (20:00), HOA super priority liens (23:05), HOA foreclosed properties (30:35) and Home Means Nevada’s Home Retention Program (32:00). Click here to […]
Black & LoBello on AM720 KDWN
Listen to the Legal Hour on KDWN AM720 from February 22nd, 2012 in which Managing Partner, Tisha Black Chernine, Esq., discusses the Multi-State Settlement (2:00), how mortgage modifications work (5:12), tips for dealing with banks (12:00), escrow impound accounts (18:30), what happens to a property and the mortgage after death (23:00), what happens to debt after death (25:20), how […]
FHA Extends Waiver of Anti-Flipping Regulations Through 2012
In an effort to continue stabilizing home values and improve conditions in communities experiencing high foreclosure activity, Acting Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Commissioner Carol J. Galante will extend FHA’s temporary waiver of the anti-flipping regulations. With certain exceptions, FHA regulations prohibit insuring a mortgage on a home owned by the seller for less than 90 […]
Two Federal Housing Programs on the Chopping Block
On Thursday, March 3, 2011, the House Financial Services Committee voted to end two Federal Housing programs. The two seemingly unmanageable programs sought to be eliminated include the FHA (Federal Housing Administration) Short Refi Program and the program initiated through the Dodd-Frank Reform Act last summer which provided a “bridge loan” for those who lost […]
Obama Administration’s White Paper Proposes Phasing Out Fannie and Freddie
The Obama administration released its “white paper” outlining the winding down and replacement of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The goal of the proposals is to decrease the government’s involvement in the mortgage industry. The first proposal presented by the administration would create a government backstop under a federal reinsurance model. In the second proposal […]
Qualify for a mortgage with bankruptcy
Contrary to popular belief, acquiring a mortgage after filing for bankruptcy is not impossible. The Federal Housing Administration insures mortgages despite bankruptcy, with seasoning requirements. Time Frame Per the FHA Guidelines, a debtor must wait at least two years after a Chapter 7 or 13 is discharged before you can qualify for a mortgage. FHA […]
Change is coming to the Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternative Program
Pursuant to the new guidelines released December 28, 2010, servicers are expected to put into place the revised guidelines on or before February 1, 2011. As a part of the updated guidelines servicers are now required to complete and send a Short Sale Agreement (SSA) to the borrower within 30 calendar days from the date […]
Obama Administration Putting Pressure on Fannie and Freddie to Agree to Principal Reductions
The Obama administration is trying to convince Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to join a program run by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) that allows banks to hand over mortgages if the bank and investors agree to a write-down on the principal. The administration hopes that the participation of the mortgage giants would put additional […]
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 the program you must be current on your home loan, your credit score must be 500 or above, and the home must constitute your primary residence. Further, all lien holders […]
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 must owe more on the mortgage than the home is worth, be current on the mortgage, occupy the property as a primary residence, qualify for the new loan under standard […]