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November 15, 2016

Predatory Lending

Predatory lending is a term used to describe the process by which one party imposes unfair and abusive loan terms on borrowers. […]
November 15, 2016

How Are Loans Securitized?

Before the securitization process, a bank would issue a loan to a borrower. The same issuing bank collects the loan payments for […]
November 8, 2016

Do Laws Protect Borrowers?

Over the years, the federal government instituted many laws to protect the residential consumer. Lenders tend to follow the necessary guidelines; however, […]
November 8, 2016

The FHA 203(k) Loan Program

Under normal circumstances, lenders will not provide mortgages for homes that are not habitable. Buying a home and fixing it up, often […]
November 7, 2016

Underwater Properties

A property is considered to be “underwater” where the loan used to secure the purchase of a property has a balance that […]
November 6, 2016

Strategic Default Consequences

Strategic Default May Be a Risky Option for Many Borrowers Two recent reports by the Office of the Inspector General of the […]