Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Arizona AG: Complaints About Loan Modification Firms On The Upswing

From the Office of the Arizona Attorney General:
  • The Attorney General’s Office has experienced a recent increase in complaints from consumers who have been contacted by individuals claiming to have "connections" and expertise in negotiating with mortgage lenders to reduce consumers’ monthly payments and/or prevent foreclosure. These individuals charge consumers high upfront fees and say they can modify mortgage terms to make them more affordable.

For more, see Terry Goddard Warns of Fraudulent Mortgage ‘Assistance’ Businesses.