Consumer Finance and Foreclosure Articles

• Facing Money Problems? How to Avoid Foreclosure
  Unfortunately, when facing unemployment, unexpected medical expenses, funding the care of a family member, or other financial strains, you may find yourself … More
• Ten Tips for Avoiding Foreclosure
  Are you having trouble keeping up with your mortgage payments? Have you received a notice from your lender asking you to contact them?  Don't ignore the letters … More
• The Foreclosure Timeline
  Though the foreclosure timeline varies by state, the U.S. Housing and Urban Development Department offers the following timeline of events involved in loosing your … More
• A Plain Language Explanation of Your Options for Avoiding Foreclosure
  Whether you're in foreclosure now or worried about it in the future, understand that there may be practical ways you can avoid foreclosure.  Today, lenders are … More
• Different Types of Foreclosure
  Foreclosure is an event that most homeowners want to avoid. In essence, all foreclosures involve a lender taking back property that secured a loan when the … More
• Understanding the Foreclosure Process
  There is no question that a foreclosure can be emotionally difficult and that the reality of a foreclosure can be difficult to face. However, in order to prepare … More
• A Homeowner’s Rights During Foreclosure
  Foreclosure can be an emotionally and financially difficult time in the life of a homeowner and it can affect not only the homeowner but also the homeowner’s … More
• Alternatives to Foreclosure
  It can be very stressful to face a home foreclosure. Homeowners and their families who cannot afford to make their mortgage payments may feel that there is no … More
• Bankruptcy or Foreclosure?
  Tough times require people to make difficult choices. The loss of a job, an economy that is in recession, rising fuel prices, an illness or an injury can all … More
• The Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007
  In December 2007, the federal government enacted the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act. The Act was meant to provide tax relief to taxpayers who had debt … More