Of the various kinds of debt that an individual might seek bankruptcy relief from, federal student loans can be among the most difficult to get out from under. Even if you were not able to complete your degree, or were not able to find work in the same field as your...
Month: July 2014
Ohio homeowner sues mortgage company over foreclosure filing
An Ohio homeowner may be among the first individuals to use a provision of the Dodd-Frank law to file a lawsuit against a mortgage servicing company. Although the Dodd-Frank law may be thought of by many as a law dealing largely with securities regulation, one...
The basics of foreclosure
Since the housing market hit a downturn in 2008, many people in Cincinnati, Ohio, and across the country, have had difficulties paying mortgages due to fluctuating variable interest rates. These people are facing the threat of foreclosure, and the prospect of losing...
Fake debt collection calls reminders of real abuse by collectors
In recent years some Ohio residents have relied on credit cards and other forms of borrowing to get them through some decidedly tough times. While those debts may have been a source of stress and anxiety for many people, they have also become a means for swindlers to...
Senators seek bankruptcy forgiveness for private student loans
While bankruptcy can be a viable option for people who find themselves in financial trouble, some forms of debt cannot be erased through bankruptcy relief. One type of consumer debt that plagues many Americans has been the recent focus of debate in Congress and among...
