Some of us may not be able to
meet the requirements to file chapter 7 bankruptcy and in these instances Chapter 13 can be an extremely effective tool for recovering from financial
difficulty and regaining control over
debts and
obligations.
Other more general MAPs Rule requirements that also are important for reverse mortgage advertising include not making a material misrepresentation regarding: (i) the potential for default under the mortgage, including misrepresentations concerning the circumstances under which the consumer could default for nonpayment of taxes, insurance, or maintenance, or for failure to
meet other
obligations; (ii) the effectiveness of the mortgage in helping the consumer resolve
difficulties in paying
debts, including misrepresentations that any mortgage can reduce, eliminate, or restructure
debt or result in a waiver or forgiveness, in whole or in part, of a consumer's existing
obligations with any person, or (iii) that the mortgage is or relates to a government benefit, or is endorsed, sponsored by, or affiliated with any government or other program, including through the use of formats, symbols, or logos that resemble those of such entity, organization, or program.