Foreclosure Defense

Texas law allows lenders to pursue deficiency judgments after foreclosure A deficiency judgment arises when the proceeds from a foreclosure sale fail to satisfy the outstanding mortgage balance, and a lender wins a lawsuit seeking payment of the difference. The practice has become much more common in today’s troubled housing market, where many Americans find [...]

Good lawyers will not recommend filing bankruptcy if the benefit is not clear.  If you are giving up your house with only one mortgage and no other significant debt, many of us will typically advise against it.  But in Missouri that could change if the banks start getting too greedy.

I get calls on a regular basis from Montana homeowners who need foreclosure help. Like many Americans, Montanans who have fallen on hard times and lost their jobs have not been able to keep up with mortgage payments, as a result, they are in foreclosure. I’ve also chatted with quite a few folks who were [...]

Over 40 states have already signed on to the sellout deal the corrupt politicians negotiated, so they could run for office beating their chests bragging about their tremendous accomplishment, with their mortgage company liege lords, who should have already started their prison terms, to get them off the hook for the greatest financial crimes in our history.

Just in case you wonder where I stand.

If you are overwhelmed with debt, filing for chapter 13 bankruptcy may provide some relief. Chapter 13 provides debtors with an opportunity to restructure their outstanding debt and restore their financial health. Furthermore, in some situations chapter 13 can help prevent a debtor’s home from being foreclosed. However, bankruptcy may not be viable option for [...]