Forensic Loan Audits Still a Waste…

As this site has reported in the past, forensic loan audits are still usually a waste of money.  Forensic loan audits are a part of the modification fad but has gained more strength since pure “loan modifications” have been restricted from charging advance fees.  Many of these same companies are now trying to usurp the law by calling their services audits where they will negotiate for free.  As Attorney General Read More…

Scammed by Real Estate Broker? Complaint and Recovery Info here

Information regarding real estate broker related fraud and other violations can be found through the Department of Real Estate.  To look up a licensee go to their license search.  You will be able to search by the broker name, company name, or dba.  To file a complaint go the complaint page.

Scammed by CA Attorney? State bar complaint and recovery fund info

This is just a quick summary of what you need to do to file a claim with state bar and possibly with the recovery fund to get your money back.

Information about lawyer discipline and complaints are located at the state bar website.  There you will find information on how to file a complaint including the complaint form as well as information on the Client Security Fund Read More…

State Bar Loan Modification Task Force Strikes Again

Press Released today by the State Bar Association:

San Francisco, November 10, 2009 — The State Bar of California announced today that action has been taken against five more lawyers under investigation for loan modification misconduct, bringing to 14 the number of attorneys who have resigned or been placed on involuntary inactive enrollment since creation of the bar’s Loan Modification Task Force in April.

“I am very pleased with the results being Read More…

AG Orders Mortgage Foreclosure Consultants Crackdown Part Two

AG announced this week that he will be cracking down on foreclosure consultants.  AG Brown also describes over 300 letters that were sent out to “mortgage foreclosures consultants” demanding they register with the office within 10 days and post the required bond; however, these 300+ letters are merely a blanket mass mailing to recipients, many of whom, do not qualify as a mortgage foreclosure consultant.  My guess, they are fishing Read More…