Foreclosure

Legal Resources

• All about Home Equity Loans

  Answers frequently asked questions about home equity loans in Texas. Content Detail

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  Texas Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner

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• EVICTION PROTECTIONS FOR TENANTS AFTER FORECLOSURE

  If you are a tenant in a house that has been foreclosed, federal law (the "Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act") requires the new owner after a foreclosure sale to allow you to occupy the property until your lease expires. There are three exceptions to this rule. Read More

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  Texas RioGrande Legal Aid

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• Home Equity Loans: Borrowers Beware!

  Don't risk paying off unsecured loans (credit cards) with a loan secured by your home. If you really think you must borrow against your home, look out for these loan terms. Content Detail

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  Federal Trade Commission

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• How to Avoid Foreclosure

  This is a link to HUD's website that has some good information. It does NOT mention the borrower's right to file bankrutpcy. This is sometimes a good option to take in certain circumstances. There are other options not mentioned by HUD that borrowers might have. Additional information will be available soon, however, at present the best source of information about preventing a foreclosure is found with an attorney specializing in the area. Content Detail

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  US Department of Housing and Urban Development

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• Making Home Affordable Program

  The Obama Administration's Making Home Affordable Program includes opportunities to modify or refinance your mortgage to make your monthly payments more affordable. It also includes the Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives Program for homeowners who are interested in a short sale or deed-in-lieu of foreclosure. Content Detail

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• What Is Foreclosure?

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  Earl Carl Institute for Legal & Social Policy, Inc.

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