CASH Program (Free tax prep)
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CASH Program (Free tax prep)
Join us for our Celebration of Leadership event on November 19. Learn More!
Part two of this two-part training offers an in-depth review of the new legislation signed in June of 2016. Part two dives into the substantial amendments to NY residential foreclosure law, concentrating on the amendments to CPLR 3408 and predicate notices and the new Consumer Bill of Rights (RPAPL 1303-1304). Webinar Resources: PowerPoint Amendments […]
...Part one of this two-part training offers an in-depth review of the new legislation signed in June of 2016. Part 1 focuses on the three components of the legislation addressing vacant and abandoned properties (RPAPL 1308-1310). Webinar Resources: PowerPoint
...Learn about HOPP updates to CounselorMax, effective October 2016, presented by NeighborWorks America. This can also serve as a refresher course for those newer to CounselorMax.
...Like renters, homeowners have an array of public benefit programs available to them to supplement their income and maintain housing stability. In this webinar, Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc. (LawNY) and Empire Justice Center provide an overview of benefits available to homeowners, as well as how to qualify for these benefits.The presenters cover […]
...Settlement conferences have ended without a resolution, and plaintiff either moves for summary judgment or for a default judgment and order of reference. What happens next? This training covers the process from the application for an order of reference to compute, the proceedings before the referee, how the referee’s determination becomes a judgment of foreclosure […]
...Lena Horne said, “It’s not the load that breaks you down, it’s the way you carry it.” This webinar explores how to carry the load of foreclosure intervention counseling without letting it seep into your personal life or create burnout. The webinar includes a self evaluation to help pinpoint where you need to focus attention. […]
...The federal government’s Making Home Affordable (MHA) program was launched in February 2009 as a way to stabilize the housing market and help struggling homeowners avoid foreclosure. Now, more than seven years later, MHA will officially terminate at the end of this year (2016). This webinar provides details on the most up-to-date guidance issued by […]
...Through its Distressed Asset Stabilization Program (DASP), HUD has auctioned over 100,000 FHA-insured mortgages, and private equity firms have purchased the vast majority of these loans. Unfortunately, it is extremely challenging for homeowner advocates to identify loans sold through DASP because HUD requires no notice to homeowners prior to the sale. Advocates must be prepared […]
...“Divergent Paths: The need for more uniform standards and practices in New York State’s residential foreclosure conference process” reveals wide variations in the implementation of foreclosure settlement conference rules. The wide variations in implementation have the potential to leave tens of thousands of New Yorkers at heightened risk of losing their homes. This report analyzes […]
...Part 2 of a 2-part series. Experienced bankruptcy attorneys Paula Barbaruolo and Justin Myers will guide you through the intersections of bankruptcy and Loss Mitigation strategies. This program will develop skills to identify when the multiple Chapters under the Bankruptcy Code can be useful to distressed homeowners. The presenters discuss Lien stripping, cramdowns, reorganizing debt, […]
...Learn how advocates can identify scams within their client base, how various scams affect homeowners, and what the NYS Office of the Attorney General and legal services organizations are doing to combat these predatory scams. Case examples are included, as well as guidance on reporting these scams. Webinar Resources: PowerPoint
...Part 2 of this webinar series guides you toward gaining self-awareness, provides tips to broaden your cultural competency and resources to continue your growth. In our multi-cultural world, this is a critical competence to build trust and best serve all your clients. Webinar Resources: PowerPoint Cultural Compentency Learning Matrix
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