Tag Archives: save your home
What is lien stripping and how can it help save my home?
When you are trying to save your home, lowering the amount you owe on the property is one of the best things you can do. Depending on the circumstances of the situation, this can be a very accessible option for people who have taken out home-equity loans or other types of second or third… Read More »
What chapter should I file under if I am facing foreclosure?
If you determine that bankruptcy is the best path for you to save your home. The next step is to figure out which Chapter makes the most sense for your needs. Every homeowner’s circumstances are so unique. It really is a conversation that needs to be had with a qualified Florida bankruptcy lawyer. As… Read More »
The importance of having a qualified bankruptcy lawyer handling your foreclosure case.
Seven people were recently indicted in Texas for abusing federal bankruptcy protection laws as a way to stop foreclosure actions on their homes. They filed bankruptcy without any intention of attempting to repay their debts. The filings were only intended to suspend the foreclosure process. While the actions by these individuals were deliberate acts… Read More »
The bank says I’m not eligible for a loan modification. Now what?
In the previous post in this series, we discussed your right under Florida law to attempt to modify your loan as a way to avoid foreclosure and save your home. There have been numerous cases, however, where lenders will attempt to keep the terms of the current loan by telling you that you are… Read More »
How bankruptcy can help you keep your home
If you are facing the possibility of losing your home to foreclosure, it is important that you understand that you have the right to fight back and that you have options to save your home. While there can be a number of different approaches to dealing with mortgage debt, filing for bankruptcy has a… Read More »
How can I stop the bank from foreclosing on my home?
In a previous post in this series, we discussed the foreclosure process and the steps lenders must take before initiating a foreclosure on your property. In that same post, we also mentioned that there may be steps you can take to stop the foreclosure and keep your home. Today we want to get into… Read More »
Don’t be scared of losing everything in a Florida bankruptcy
Being in debt is scary, and you might be doing everything in your power to avoid dealing with the situation. However, you don’t have to let fear drive your decisions and control your financial life. Instead, you can educate yourself to take the mystery out of your situation and regain control. For instance, if… Read More »