Mortgage and Home Loans
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Mortgage and Home Loans
Unlocking the Equity Wealth in Your Home
Overview
With real estate values soaring, many Americans have become "equity rich," possessing significant home equity without much cash on hand. Unfortunately, this wealth has also attracted scams targeting homeowners' equity.
Home Equity Scams
One prevalent scam involves fraudulent companies promising to "eliminate" your mortgage. These scammers offer a clear home title for a few thousand dollars, claiming you won't need to repay the remaining debt.
How the Scam Works
The scam is more intricate than typical identity theft. Here’s how it unfolds:
1. Trust Arrangement: The homeowner places their home under a trust with the scam company as trustee.
2. Frivolous Complaint: The trustee files an extensive, frivolous complaint with the mortgage company, demanding a response in 10 days.
3. Incorrect Assumption: If the mortgage company doesn’t respond, the trustee wrongly claims the loan is nullified.
4. Filing False Documents: Using dubious methods, the trustee files for a release of the home title, falsely appearing to clear mortgage obligations.
Consequences and Prevention
These scams can lead to severe consequences, leaving homeowners with lawsuits, visits from authorities, and dual mortgages.
To protect yourself, always remember:
- You cannot legally eliminate a mortgage without repaying it.
- If something sounds too good to be true, it likely is.
Stay vigilant and informed to safeguard your home equity.
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