Category Archives: Foreclosure Defense
Who’s Afraid of Reverse Mortgages?
When you close on the purchase of a house, especially if you are a first-time homebuyer, you have high hopes about paying off the mortgage. You make a budget where you pay more than the minimum payment each month, thereby making a dent in the principal so that you pay less interest over time. … Read More »
Pennsylvania Homeowners Can Still Get Mortgage Assistance If They Are Still Struggling With The Fallout From the Pandemic
Amidst the turmoil, the pandemic brought glimpses of what life would be like if slightly more public funds were available to help struggling individuals and families afford necessities. Many states used federal funds to expand public benefit programs and offer rent relief. Several years later, millions of Americans continue to face economic uncertainty. In… Read More »
Will Requesting a Mortgage Forbearance Make Things Better or Worse?
Things are looking more hopeful with regard to the COVID-19 pandemic than they have since the fall. The rate of positive tests and new infections has been on the decline in Pennsylvania for well over a month, and healthcare workers are not the only people who have received at least one dose of a… Read More »
Essential Questions to Ask When Hiring a Philadelphia Foreclosure Defense Attorney
Choosing a Philadelphia foreclosure defense attorney requires careful consideration. You want to verify you hire the right attorney for your particular situation. One of the best ways to narrow down finding the right attorney for your case is to come prepared with a list of questions. You also want to watch for scams. Countless… Read More »
Can You Fight a Philadelphia Home Foreclosure?
Many Americans are still dealing with unstable work conditions as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to keep many businesses closed. Not surprisingly, these people are falling behind on all their bills, including a home mortgage. It’s estimated that over 8% of homeowners fell behind in their mortgage payments during the second quarter of 2020. Banks… Read More »
Forbearance and Foreclosure Moratorium Under the CARES Act
Last month, Congress enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, in an attempt to help homeowners by providing certain protections to those with qualifying loans. For help determining whether you are eligible for relief under the terms of the new law, please contact our experienced Philadelphia foreclosure defense attorneys today. Federally-Backed… Read More »
Stopping Mortgage Foreclosure and Keeping Your Home
There are a number of ways that homeowners can not only stop the mortgage foreclosure process, but that also allow them to keep their home. Unfortunately, many borrowers are not aware of these options and so lose their homes or find themselves struggling with a mountain of debt. To ensure that this doesn’t happen… Read More »
Pennsylvania’s Foreclosure Diversion Programs
In response to concerns over the fairness of the foreclosure process, many states, including Pennsylvania, have begun implementing foreclosure diversion programs that can help borrowers find ways to avoid foreclosure. To learn more about how these programs work and whether they could help with the impending foreclosure of your own property, please contact our… Read More »
The Pennsylvania Foreclosure Process
Lenders are required to follow a number of rules when foreclosing on a property. For instance, lenders must give property owners a certain amount of time to make any overdue mortgage payments before continuing with the foreclosure process. Similarly, lenders are required to send a few different notices before they can actually foreclose on… Read More »
Pennsylvania Foreclosure Laws
Pennsylvania homeowners who are facing foreclosure should know that they are not without legal protection, as state law requires lenders to follow a strict process when foreclosing on a property. To learn more about these protections and how they could apply in your own case, please contact an experienced Philadelphia foreclosure defense lawyer who… Read More »
