Should I Get An Attorney For Pre-Foreclosure Mediation?
In Florida banks and mortgage companies will soon be requesting more and more pre-foreclosure mediations. While on the face of things, it may appear that Florida banks and mortgage companies are seeking to work with homeowners as to loan revisions, mortgage modifications and other relief. Florida consumer advocates are concerned that homeowners will unknowingly and in advertently waive important legal rights during the mediation process and sign documents that, in turn, make the defense of a subsequent foreclosure action more difficult for the homeowner. While pre-foreclosure mediation can be helpful in some instances, it is important for the homeowner to understand his or her legal rights and have legal representation at such proceedings. Florida Banks and mortgage companies have their own attorney and homeowners should be adequately represented in pre foreclosure mediation matters as well. Homeowners have a right to representation and should protect their rights of homeowership accordingly. For more on this topic see pre-foreclosure mediation.
Greg Gilbert
Keith Maynard
