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Housing Hub Articles
Foreclosures down but not out
A very large group of homeowners remains at constant risk of mortgage delinquency and foreclosure.
What your lender must do if you are facing foreclosure
A major frustration for homeowner’s facing foreclosure is attempting to contact their mortgage servicer.
Loneliness and housing
When a person does not have many connections or the resources to stay connected with people all the time, a roommate can assist with that connectedness with other people.
New CFPB rules should not hinder mortgage approval
If you want to be a homeowner and your employment status and financial house are in order, you can get approved for a mortgage if you can demonstrate that you can afford your new house payment, regardless of your income.
Leases, guardianship: Who is financially responsible?
When one becomes a guardian, certain rights are transferred from a person (ward) to the guardian.
Two biggest changes to Michigan foreclosure law
On January 10, 2014, Michigan’s foreclosure law was permanently changed. Two changes were of particular interest: 1) Previously in Michigan, homeowners could opt in to a 90-day negotiation timeframe that allowed the homeowner some breathing room to apply for assistance (such as a loan modification or cash assistance). The amended law removes this requirement for […]
Five highlights of new CFPB mortgage servicing rules
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rules went into effect on January 10, 2014, the same date as the changes to Michigan’s new foreclosure law.
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