Blog Posts in December, 2013

Florida Mortgage Modification: Dual Tracking as a Double-Cross

The foreclosure system is clogged, both in Florida and across country. There have already been huge numbers of foreclosures, and there are so many in the pipeline, that the pace has slowed in recent weeks. There are many factors involved here, however, besides the volume. In the 23 states, including Florida, where courts play a role in foreclosure, concerns about the integrity of the paperwork ...

Debt Settlement Companies Continue to Engage in Deceptive Practices

Debt settlement companies are not supposed to engage in deceptive practices. Detailed government rules are designed to stop them from doing things like charging up-front fees that often leave debtors worse off, not better, or pushing their services aggressively through telemarketing. But despite new rules from the Federal Trade Commission, many unscrupulous debt consolidation companies continue to ...