April 27,2011

As the foreclosure wave continues, California legislators are seeking to pass new laws to further protect home owners from lenders.

A proposed law facing a key vote in Sacramento on Wednesday would require lenders in California to make a decision on mortgage modifications for delinquent homeowners before beginning the repossession process, in effect ending “dual track” foreclosures in the state. (see entire story here)

Some California lawmakers have an idea to help stem the flow of foreclosures:  they propose charging banks $20,000 every time they want to foreclose on a home. Is this a good idea…or government getting in the way of legal foreclosures in California?  (see the entire story here)

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The Bank of America foreclosure deal, struck with the state of California in December 2010, continues to make waves. Law experts say  that the case may wind up becoming a Class Action Lawsuit for affected homeowners.

THE BANKRUPTCY BLOG: California Mortgage Foreclosure

California Mortgage Foreclosure Case May Become Class Action Lawsuit: Hearing January 25, 2011 Los Angeles Superior Court. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: The Wroan Law Firm, Inc.  News date: 01/06/2011 13:17

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California Rolls Out Foreclosure Aid

Starting today, unemployed California homeowners can apply for up to $3000 a month in mortgage assistance to tide them over for up to six [click to continue…]

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California Refinance or Loan Modification?

Getting approval for California refinance mortage in 2010 is very difficult, even with good credit. If you are a struggling homeowner in California, there is news that Wells Fargo Bank has agreed to modify approximately 2.4 billion dollars worth of home mortgage loans. According to Attorney General Jerry Brown’s office, Wells Fargo will also pay [...]

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California Refinance – Still Possible?

By some estimates, as much as 25% of California homeowners are underwater on their mortgage.  Is it still possible to refinance a home in California in 2011?  It is certainly difficult to find willing and cooperative lenders but not impossible.  While the federal government rolled out several programs to help the situation in 2009, they [...]

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