Sentences with phrase «vulnerable homeowners»

Unfortunately, you may come across individuals that try to take advantage of vulnerable homeowners.

The bill also protects vulnerable homeowners by prohibiting brokers who offer distressed property consulting services from accepting any payment upfront, in order to avoid fraud.

Secretary Donovan said that it is the Obama administration's position that Congress needs to act to «add... a long - term affordability provision» for «lower income and more vulnerable homeowners» to the NFIP.

They fought hard to buy and keep their homes, so I am glad the income eligibility for SCHE and DHE will soon increase, which will help some of our most vulnerable homeowners,» said Senator Jose Peralta (D - Queens).

A Syracuse couple is accused of tricking vulnerable homeowners into signing over deeds to their homes while leaving victims stuck with the mortgage, according to a lawsuit filed by the state Attorney General's Office.

Recent statistics suggest that escalating foreclosures provide criminals with the opportunity to exploit and defraud vulnerable homeowners seeking financial guidance.

In its Reason for Order, Robert D. Holmes of the Discipline Hearing Committee writes, «The gist of the allegations here is that Mr. Bratch targeted vulnerable homeowners, namely, people experiencing financial distress, whose homes were subject to foreclosure proceedings, and who were not represented or advised by another licensee or by legal counsel.

Support, with resources, organizations that are defending the rights of tenants and vulnerable homeowners.

The rise in household arrears could force some vulnerable homeowners to sell their homes or eventually default on their mortgages and other consumer debt.18 If defaults rose quickly or if many households were forced to sell their homes, house prices could drop sharply across Canada, particularly in Vancouver and Toronto, which have recently experienced exceptionally strong price growth.