Pending Bill Would Require Personal Service When Attempting To Collect Judgments
According to the Illinois Bar Journal, there is legislation pending in Springfield that would change how judgment creditors give notice to […]
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How Many Chicago Homes Are Part of Fannie Mae’s New Foreclosure to Rental Program?
The short answer to the above question: 99 properties. How many units are in those 99 properties? 120. How many
What Is The Big Deal About “Neither Admit Nor Deny” Settlements?
Last year, Judge Jed S. Rakoff blocked a settlement between the SEC and Citigroup. His reason? Citigroup was paying a
Can I Force My Lender To Respond To My Short Sale Offer?
Prior to January 13, 2012, the answer to that question would have been, “No.” However, a new provision of the
Did Your Refinance Truly Extinguish Your Previous Mortgage?
According to Reuters, your previous mortgage may not have been extinguished by your refinance loan. In a normal world, when
What Are The New Changes To HAMP?
On January 27, 2012, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced that it is rolling out new enhancements to HAMP.
Why Is It So Hard To Get A Loan Modification?
Anyone who has attempted to get a loan modification from their mortgage servicer has probably asked, “Why is it so hard to
FHFA Files Lawsuit Against Chicago Over Vacant Property Ordinance
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) – the regulator that oversees Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac – has filed a
Reuters: Loan Modification Hassles Slowing Housing Recovery
Anyone who has attempted to get a mortgage loan modification probably has a story to tell. Most of those stories will involve
Treasury Department and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau To Target Mortgage Modification Scams
The Treasury Department, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Special Inspector General for the Troubled Asset Relief Program