Florida AG Bill McCollum has set his sights on an Orlando-area firm offering loan modifications:
A local firm offering loan modification services to homeowners facing foreclosure violated a state law that prohibits companies from charging an up-front fee for their services, according a lawsuit filed Feb. 13 by Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum.
Among other things, the lawsuit states that FMA:
…require homeowners to pay an up-front fee before the Defendants will render any loan modification and foreclosure-related rescue services. Upon Plaintiff’s information and belief, the up-front fee charged by Defendants can be as high as $2,500 (Two Thousand, Five Hundred Dollars).
So what do you get for that $2,500.00? Apparently, nothing:
Upon Plaintiff’s information and belief, Defendants are not providing homeowners with the contracted-for services.
FMA also stands accused of false and misleading advertising, including fake testimonials, false claims of affiliation with lending agencies, and false claims to having attorneys on staff.
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