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California SB 94 “No Advance Fee” FAQ

California SB 94 is a bill that was passed to protect homeowners in need of a loan modification in the state of California. The following answers to Frequently Asked Questions do not constitute any qualified legal interpretation of SB 94 … Continue reading

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California DRE Says Advance Fee Agreements No Longer Valid

Real estate licensees in California who have Advance Fee agreements on file with the Department of Real Estate can no longer can count on that as a source of government approval according to the DRE’s website (requires Adober Reader). “If … Continue reading

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Fraud Crackdown Focusing on Advance Fee Charges

The FTC has announced that they are looking at the possibility of banning up front – or advance – fees with regards to home rescue programs. It’s a good move. Advance fees represent too much opportunity for fraud as it … Continue reading

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Looking for Help? Avoid These Companies

Anyone searching for loan modification help has to be careful about who they choose to do business with. There are bad companies out there doing things the wrong way. While there are many methods to sniff these companies out – … Continue reading

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