A recent decision by the California Court of Appeal held that the practice called “dual tracking” – when a lender forecloses on a property while the borrower’s application for a loan modification is ...

Expect to fill this form out—twice—when you go for a mortgage Ebony Howard is a certified public accountant and a QuickBooks ProAdvisor tax expert. She has been in the accounting, audit, and tax ...

If you're seeking more affordable mortgage payments, a loan modification or refinance can help bring relief. Loan modifications cater to homeowners experiencing financial hardship who are unable to ...

Q: I modified my home loan last year following my divorce at the end of 2011. My first new payment on the modified loan was at 3.1 percent, down from a 9 percent rate. My house payment went from ...

Ever seen how much paperwork is involved in buying a home? And if you find yourself unable to make mortgage payments, things can become even more complicated and confusing. But it’s no easy task to ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Lea Uradu, J.D., is a Maryland state registered tax preparer, state-certified notary public, ...