Source: CNNMoney.com NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) — Foreclosure activity skyrocketed in March and the first quarter of 2009 to their highest levels on record as banks lifted moratoria on filings. Total foreclosure filings – which include default papers, auction sale notices and repossessions – reached 803,489 in the first quarter, according to a report released Thursday…
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Find Out What you need to know about The New Loan Modification Plan from Obama
At the heart of the President Barack Obama’s ambitious plan to rescue the housing market is the conviction that restructuring distressed mortgages will keep struggling borrowers in their homes and help insert a floor beneath plummeting property values. With $75 billion dedicated to reworking troubled loans , that’s a big bet-especially considering that a top…
Where to Get Foreclosure Help
With all the dubious assistance programs and out-right scams preying on home owners facing foreclosure, it can be difficult to find legitimate help. Here’s a list of programs that are either operated by the U.S. government or have its seal of approval: * To find a counselor, contact the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban…
Not Impossible to get a Loan|Loan Myths
RISMEDIA, February 19, 2009-(MCT)-The freewheeling days of doling out cars and homes to just anyone are over. With the nation facing a deepening financial crisis, banks have tightened their credit standards. Yet, lenders say it’s still possible for the average person to qualify. Here’s how to get that loan. Car loans A consumer’s down payment,…