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Are you the victim of predatory lending? Deceptive lending practices and abusive practices were common between 2001 and 2008 as www.ConsumerDebtAdvocate.net find attorneys in more than 90% of all loans we perform a forensic analysis on have multiple violations. If you took out a new mortgage loan during this time period is very likely that no violations of Truth in Lending, RESPA, Section 32, or Regulation Z. Even the most educated consumers may have been victims of predatory lending practices. Attorney CDA offer a full forensic analysis of the loan documents by a recognized expert in the field who has over 30 years of experience helping consumers. CDA uses the results as leverage to force your lender to restructure the loan terms, or as an alternative, suing to challenge the validity of the loan itself. If you win a predatory lending case in court, often receive your home free and clear writing, rather than to repay all payments and fees you have done since the moment he took the loan.

Common Predatory Lending Practices:

- Predatory lenders use deceptive or aggressive practices to sell their loans, often targeting certain neighborhoods

- Predatory lenders strip equity form homes through excessive fees without considering the borrower’s ability to repay the loan, sometimes resulting in foreclosure

- Predatory lenders use prepayment penalties and adjustable loans that increase without regard to market conditions.

- Predatory lenders offer a rate and fee structure, but changing the terms of the loan in the last minute without adequate disclosure.

- Predatory lenders who speak Spanish can be used to gain the confidence and trust of Hispanic homeowners.

- Predatory lenders charge excessive fees, points and interest rates.

- If you did a “stated income” or “stated asset” loan, you probably were victims of mortgage fraud.

- If you are elderly (over 65) can also be a victim of elder abuse.

Common indicators of predatory lending:

Excessive Points, late charges and prepayment penalties: Loan origination fees and other charges can cost many thousands of dollars, although he promised a “No Fee” or “No” loan burden. Prepayment penalties can make it expensive to refinance or sell their home.

High Rate of Interest: Victims of predatory lending pay a higher interest rate than the national average or pay an interest rate that does not conform with their credit score.

Asset-Based Lending: Instead of receiving a loan based on your ability to repay the loan, was given a loan based on the amount of capital they had and were able to take or pay fees. You may have been encouraged to “inflate” your income or was made without their knowledge so that he could “afford” the loan. Can you give more than they could afford to pay, the lender may obtain the total amount of equity if they foreclosed on his property even if the loan was small.

Misrepresentations: The loan officer can offer a range of terms (including tax and fees) and then change them at closing. They may also misrepresent the terms you signed.

Balloon Payment: A large sum of money owed at the end of the loan that is often beyond their ability to repay, often causing you to lose the house. It is also illegal in the sub-prime loans under HOEPA regulations.

Discrimination: The lender charges a woman, elderly, or minority consumer more than a similar consumer is not a member of that group.

What can you do?

There are several important documents that you should have received as part of the loan process to help you better understand your loan. Three days before signing the loan documents to your lender should always have a good faith estimate that should outline your rate and fees. In the end, compare this with the settlement statement or HUD-1. He said that all the money you borrow will be. If there is any difference between the Good Faith Estimate and HUD-1, make sure you agree with them before signing.

You should also study the Truth in Lending disclosures detailing how much they are paying for your loan, what percent rate and April is, and what you have to pay at the end of the loan. Also check the contract to determine if there are prepayment penalties it locks in the loan for a predetermined period of time. If you feel you are a victim of predatory lending is crucial to obtain a forensic examination of these documents before the statute of limitations runs out. Some violations can restart the rescission clock and have a maximum of three years from the time they discover the violations to cope.

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