Loan modification and stop foreclosure services should be provided by a reputable attorney and NOT a loan modification company that boasts "in house attorneys" or "attorney based". Most so called Loan modification experts are misleading, giving home owners false promises and misrepresenting their services. We have seen many of these loan modification companies send home owners loan modification examples similar to the way they sold mortgages. Making statements and emailing examples with guaranteed or proposed principal reductions and charging up front fees as well as trying to collect monies at the close if they obtain a loan modification agreement. Honestly, these types of loan modification companies should be reported to the DRE and the Attorney General's Office.
We have reviewed several loan modification agreements from loss mitigation companies offering to help stop foreclosure and found they all highly recommend you have "your attorney" review ALL documents including their contract before signing. Why would a borrower hire an attorney just to review a loan modification company's agreement before signing? In addition, why would they then again hire an attorney to review the final loan modification agreement? The simple truth is, this is advised so you fully understand what you are signing. You must read the fine print and know how to interpret the agreement.
Why not just hire an attorney in the first place to negotiate with your lender and review ALL the documents as well as counsel you with a plan of action. Attorneys providing loan modification services and real estate negotiations are not as easy to find. The Feldman Law Center offers a flat fee for loan modification services that is much less than most loan modification companies. We have reviewed several loan modification service agreements from companies that charge up front fees and found them poor at best. DO NOT PAY UP FRONT FEES TO A LOAN MODIFICATION OR LOSS MITIGATION COMPANY THAT OFFERS STOP FORECLOSURE OR LOAN MODIFICATION SERVICES. THESE COMPANIES SEND THEIR FILES TO OUTSIDE LOAN PROCESSING COMPANIES PRAYING FOR A RESULT. OUR LOAN MODIFICATIONS TAKE 3 TO 6 WEEKS, NOT 3 TO 6 MONTHS!
Loan modification services should be provided from a Law Office that has experience negotiating with mortgage loan servicing companies for a multitude of reasons. The Feldman Law Center in California has long standing relationships and a sophisticated approach with all the major lenders and mortgage servicing companies and proven results. To see for yourself or for more information about loan modifications call us today or visit www.feldmanlawcenter.com .
The Feldman Law Center is owned and operated by Steven C. Feldman, attorney at law. Mr. Feldman has been a member of the California State Bar since 1983 and is well versed in federal loan modification law.
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