Posts Tagged ‘MARS rule’

GUEST POST: Runaway Train: Civil Code Section 2944.7 and the CA State Bar

Written on 25 Jan, 2013 at 6:38

So here we are a year later. Like a runaway train, the State Bar is moving full speed toward a unstated goal that is inconsistent with the public interest: no lawyers available for borrowers who need assistance.... (Continue reading)

FTC Shuts Down Forensic Audit Scam that claims: 95% of mortgages may be legally unenforceable. (Where have I heard that before?)

Written on 18 Jun, 2012 at 7:28

So, I'm certainly not going to say that the FTC shutting down a forensic loan audit scam in LA is anything but a terrific thing... one less scam is one less scam... regardless of what others are still around. ... (Continue reading)

FTC Moves to Protect Homeowners With New MARS Rule – Regulates Loan Modifications Nationwide

Written on 20 Nov, 2010 at 6:53

In fact, in California specifically, where there is already a state law governing advance fees, known as SB 94, lawyers will see very little change when the new FTC rule takes effect at the end of this calendar year. ... (Continue reading)

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