In an April 16 unpublished opinion, the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel’s earlier decision finding that a mortgage lender not licensed in California ...

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A question we’ve received from clients with increased frequency is whether they can forgo recording their loan modification agreement in certain circumstances or jurisdictions without jeopardizing ...

Loan modifications are a long-term mortgage relief option for borrowers experiencing financial hardship, such as loss of income due to illness. A modification typically changes the loan’s rate, term ...

In their Financing column, Jeffrey B. Steiner and Jason R. Goldstein of DLA Piper, explore effective methods for obtaining the requisite guarantor consents. Even well-drafted loan documents papering ...

A mortgage loan modification can offer an opportunity for borrowers to get their monthly payment on their mortgage reduced to an amount they can afford. A mortgage loan modification may extend the ...

If you’re looking for better mortgage terms, loan modification and refinance can be viable options to improve your financial health. Financial struggles can happen to anyone, but homeowners have ...

Inheriting a house with a mortgage makes an already difficult time more stressful. Unfortunately, it usually happens when you ...