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Loan Modification Firms Begin Using Perceived "Attorney Defense" Loophole To Pocket Upfront Fees From Homeowners Facing Foreclosure

By r morris

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In Central Florida, The Tampa Tribune reports:[I]t's against the law in Florida to charge up-front fees for foreclosure help. [...] Federal and state authorities are investigating, prosecuting and shutting down companies that violate the law. But some have found what they think is a loophole in the law: Florida attorneys are exempt from the ban on charging up-front fees.When [homeowner Sandi]

Full post as published by The Home Equity Theft Reporter on April 20, 2009 (boomark / email).

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