Foreclosure Defense: What Are You Entitled to in Pennsylvania
Most Americans dream of owning a home. Most of those who realize that dream do so with a mortgage loan. It is not uncommon for homeowners to borrow as much as the bank will allow in order to buy the largest or nicest home they can afford. Unfortunately, that large loan is a burden for […]
What Do I Bring to a Consultation With a Pittsburgh Bankruptcy Lawyer?
The prospect of sharing all your financial information with a stranger is unsettling for many reasons. However, if you need the services of a Pittsburgh bankruptcy lawyer, you should provide the documents requested. Having all the facts about your financial situation helps the attorney make an informed recommendation about which type of bankruptcy is best […]
How Will My Life Change?: Pros and Cons of Bankruptcy
To file for bankruptcy, or not file for bankruptcy? Circumstances that lead to bankruptcy are often unpleasant, usually caused by the loss of employment, medical injury, overwhelming debt, or some other – financially devastating – hardship. Let’s take a further look at the pros and cons of bankruptcy. The Good Bankruptcy is a term for […]
Home Retention Options: What Happens in a Partial Claim?
For families struggling to repay their mortgage, any and all options that offer relief are on the table. We understand that filing for a partial claim, otherwise known as Partial Claim & Notification, or PPC, is a worthwhile home retention choice. If you’re thinking about filing but aren’t sure what the process looks like, what […]
Top 4 Ways to Improve Your Chances of Being Approved for Loan Modification
Most homeowners, when facing foreclosure, would prefer to keep their home. Loan modification is often the first choice because it modifies the terms of the current loan. It lowers the monthly payments due and in some cases even lowers the interest rate and stops foreclosure, breathing new life into your home ownership. A Few Basic […]
How an Attorney Can Prevent Foreclosure
Although the housing crisis has abated, there are still millions of homeowners in the midst of foreclosure in 2018. For many homeowners facing foreclosure, the process can be stressful, confusing and utterly overwhelming. Much of the stress stems from the fact that most homeowners are unfamiliar with foreclosure proceedings. Nor are they aware of the […]
