Saturday, August 01, 2009

Abrupt Shutdown For Purported Non-Profit, “Christ-Centered Foundation” Peddling Loan Modifications After Feeling Heat From Florida AG Probe

In Fort Myers, Florida, The News Press reports:
  • A Fort Myers foreclosure-relief business is a target in the state attorney general’s investigation of 81 mortgage help companies statewide. Foreclosure Help Center Inc., a nonprofit organization [...] faces allegations of collecting fees before completing services, according to the Office of the Attorney General. The Foreclosure Help office was closed and vacated Tuesday.

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  • The Florida Department of State Division of Corporations lists the business’ principal as Manny Romero. Romero could not be reached for comment Tuesday, and the business number was no longer in service. According to the business’ Web site, Foreclosure Help Center was aimed at providing information and counseling to people facing foreclosure. The site describes the organization as a “Christ-centered foundation.”

For more, see Fort Myers foreclosure-relief firm investigated for fraud.