New GSE Mortgage Relief Program for Superstorm Sandy Victims

Para leer en español   Homeowners that didn’t qualify for the Making Home Affordable (HAMP) program because of the GSE Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac mortgage now have an option. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced a new relief program for home owning victims of Sandy. According to a release issued by the governor’s office, [...]

Prevent Foreclosure: Attorney General Launches Free Homeowner Protection Program

Five years into the foreclosure crisis, the fight against allowing banks to foreclose on these properties in our communities continues. New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman continues to be a fervent leader towards this end with the launch of his public service campaign “Signs” to prevent foreclosure. As a result of the National Mortgage [...]

CONSUMER DEBT AND BANKRUPTCY – Free Event in Brooklyn Tonight

Are you struggling to keep your head above water? Are collections agents calling you at all hours? Is your home in risk of foreclosure? If you’re struggling with any or all of these, tonight’s event on Consumer Debt and Bankruptcy presented by the Foundation Law Committee is a must! Light Refreshments will be served. When: [...]

Are you a homeowner in Monroe county with foreclosure? Don’t miss out on free foreclosure legal help coming up October-December

Many homeowners struggling with foreclosure in New York are not aware of the free legal resources that are available in their area.  An organization working to help homeowners better understand the foreclosure process is Empire Justice Center.  Empire Justice Center offers two free legal clinics every month for anyone who wants to better understand the [...]

Be aware: foreclosure scams target people struggling with their mortgages

At 8.5%, New York has one of the highest unemployment rates in the nation.  One of the effects of unemployment is that homeowners throughout NY may also be struggling to pay their home mortgages and may even be facing foreclosure.  Unfortunately, there are many fraudulent companies out there that are keeping a close look at [...]

The Struggle Against Fraudulent Foreclosure Rescue Companies

Two recent decisions by Long Island Judges are finally slowing down the scam operations of so-called foreclosure rescue companies. Two companies, Express Home Solutions (aka Home Preserve Law Group) and Homesafe America have been issued restraining orders to stop them from, according to one judge, using  “fast-talking salespeople and masterfully deceptive websites”  to defraud more [...]

Beware of Mortgage Rescue Scams!

Many people, desperate to save their homes, are being victimized by foreclosure rescue companies. Many of these companies promise to negotiate with mortgage banks for lower rates, get payment forgiveness and other benefits in exchange for illegal upfront fees —promises they won’t or can’t actually fulfill. As a result, consumers may find themselves further in [...]