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Just as the housing market in Florida was starting to recover from the 2008 recession, the pandemic hit, leaving many people furloughed and laid off from their jobs. Sadly, this means that thousands of people are unable to pay their mortgages and, even though certain lenders are offering different options,…

Credit cards are a large part of a person’s financial life, and they can help individuals take control of their credit. Unfortunately, too many people do not use them properly and soon find themselves suffocating in debt. To avoid falling into financial hardship, anyone who owns and uses a credit…

Most people understand that when they file for bankruptcy, they will have their debts discharged and will no longer be responsible for them. Although being free of debt is one impact that bankruptcy will have–and the reason why most people file–there are others as well. It is important to understand…

Learning that your lender has started the foreclosure process is extremely scary. You may think that you are out of options and that, inevitably, you are going to lose your home. It is at this point that many people give up and simply go through the motions of the foreclosure…

There has been a large uptick in the number of commercial foreclosures that are in default.  Many office buildings, residential buildings, and shopping centers are at risk of being sold at a public foreclosure auction.  Many commercial mortgages are designed to bury the borrower with default interest, costs, special servicing…

We have been inundated with homeowners contacting us regarding their expiring forbearance plan.  Many loan mortgage servicers are requiring homeowners to pay back all of the missed payments during the forbearance period all in one shot or face the consequences, which include foreclosure. Don’t think it cannot happen to you. …

We have had many homeowners in forbearance plans that have contacted our office about what their next steps are.  There is not a one-size-fits-all response to these questions.  First, for those who got their forbearance plans in writing, the document will most likely dictate what steps you need to take…

There are many different scenarios and circumstances that can land an individual in debt. When that individual is no longer able to make the necessary monthly payments, it is critical that he or she reaches out to a law firm that specializes in bankruptcy and debt relief. It is important…

Loan Lawyers, a Fort Lauderdale-based debt defense and bankruptcy law firm, recently launched a new website to help people who need assistance ridding themselves of suffocating debt and moving on to a better, brighter future. The firm’s sole focus is fighting for the rights of individuals negatively impacted by economic…