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Bank of America: The Untruth about Short Sales

admin | August 28, 2009

On August 18, 2009, Kimberly Dawson (Bank of America Home Loans Vice President-Group Operations Manager Short Sales) participated in an audio conference hosted by Campbell Communications. During the conference, Dawson gave an overview of Bank of America’s Short Sale Timeline. This overview suggests that a typical short sale with Bank of America shouldn’t [...]

Judicial vs. Non-Judicial Foreclosure

admin | August 21, 2009

In the state of Nevada, lenders may foreclose by using either a judicial or non-judicial foreclosure process.
Here are the differences:

Energy Consumption Evaluation requirements

admin | August 21, 2009

Effective January 1, 2011, sellers of residential properties will be required to provide buyers with an evaluation of energy consumption. SB 437 (2007 Session) added the following to the Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) which outlines this new requirement:

Foreclosure Prevention Options

admin | August 21, 2009

There are several options that may be available to homeowner who are in default, or about to be in default on their mortgage. These options include: Loan Modifications, Prepayment Plan, Making Home Affordable, Short Sale, Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure, and more.

HOPE for Homeowners

admin | August 21, 2009

Borrowers having difficulty paying their mortgage will be able to refinance into FHA-insured mortgages under the program. Under the HOPE for Homeowners, lenders will be required to “write down” the mortgage to a maximum of 90% of the homes appraised value.