boise short sales: FTC aims to stop Idaho short sale and loan modificaton scams - 05/16/11 02:32 AM
A new rule created by the FTC to protect Idaho homeowners from mortgage debt relief scams may have an impact on real estate professionals helping clients with short sales.
In a nutshell the rule bans all upfront fees for renegotiating mortgage terms and mandates some disclosures are made to consumers if a short sale is negotiated with a lender for Idaho homeowners or when advertising short sale experience.
Companies or real estate agents advertising help with short sales are now required to include the following...Read more about the new short sales rule.
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