March 30, 2007 — -- It has been all over the news -- foreclosures are on the rise. According to the Mortgage Bankers Association, more than 2.1 million Americans missed at least one mortgage ...

Foreclosure occurs when a homeowner stops paying their mortgage for an extended period — typically 120 days following the first missed payment. If you’re facing financial hardship, contact your lender ...

Mortgage delinquencies are on the rise in nearly half of U.S. states due to rising costs of homeownership, and many people—especially those who bought when interest rates were high or have recently ...

Here’s one painful truth: At some point in life, each of us will need help. No one is exempt—not because we are weak, but because life is unpredictable. Whether it’s a health crisis, job loss, divorce ...

CHICAGO -- You may be one of about 3.5 million Americans already in a forbearance on your mortgage, but what if you need an extension? Or what if you want to start paying again? "This is home, Villa ...

Veterans who are struggling to keep up with their mortgage payments can now be reassured that they’ll receive the help they need. A new law will allow the Department of Veterans Affairs to ease the ...

With more than 3,000,000 foreclosure filings in 2008 and no end in site, people are desperate. Sadly, it turns out those people are prime targets for financial predators. Consumer Reports tells you ...

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