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Non-bank lenders and the Consumer Financial Protection Agency

We hear a lot of terms that refer to players in the money lending industry.  Banks, mortgage lenders, credit card companies, subprime lenders, mortgage brokers, etc. One distinction we don’t hear a lot about, though, is the one between banks and non-bank lenders.  The difference is that banks are subject to much more regulation and …

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Annie Leibovitz avoids mandatory credit counseling in New York

ABC News reports that Annie Leibovitz reached an agreement with her creditors that, at least for now, staves off the need for a bankruptcy filing. What if Annie Leibovitz had filed for bankruptcy in New York? Would she have to go through mandatory credit counseling (cost:  $50) as required by the 2005 Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention …

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Basic Bankruptcy Law – CLE course Sept 23

A quick FYI to let everyone know that I’ll be serving as one of the faculty members for the Wednesday, September 23 “Bridge the Gap-Session C:  Basic Bankruptcy Law” for the New York County Lawyers Association (NYCLA). Full information is below.  Click here for the sign-up form. Bridge the Gap-Session C: Basic Bankruptcy Law* Wednesday, …

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Can I rebuild my credit after bankruptcy in New York?

Yes, you can rebuild your credit within a few years if you’re careful about your finances and pay your bills on time after you’re done with your bankruptcy case. A lot of people worry about their credit history when they consider filing for bankruptcy in New York.  It’s a legitimate concern and a healthy impulse …

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BAPCPA Man #7 – BAPCPA Man vs. Mortgantua

Another great cartoon from BAPCPA Man as he takes on the evil Mortgantua.  Really seems to sum up what homeowners must bee feeling if they’re facing foreclosure in New York.  To learn more on the topic you can read some of my my previous posts on the topic of Brooklyn NY Foreclosure Attorneys. Note: This …

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Lenny Dykstra learns more about Chapter 11 as trustee appointed in the case

Previously, I posted about Lenny Dykstra and why someone like him would file for Chapter 11, which is more typically used for business bankruptcies, rather than Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 which are for individual bankruptcies. Regardless of whether it was the right path strategically speaking, things don’t seem to be going so well for …

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Brooklyn Judge gives New York homeowners a fighting chance against foreclosure

For New York homeowners facing foreclosure, they may feel like the deck is stacked against them.  The economy is in the tank.  Credit has dried up.  Trying to call your mortgage company and negotiate a loan modification feels like an exercise in futility.  And mortgage companies are probably profiting off the delays in the foreclosure …

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Who Are Your New York Chapter 13 Trustees?

A lot of New York readers may not know who their own Congressional representatives are in Washington, D.C.  And perhaps as few know the state legislator from their district.  But I’m willing to bet that almost no readers know who the Chapter 13 trustees are for their district in New York.  So I’ve listed them …

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