Buying a home is one of the most significant purchases in a Louisiana consumer’s life. Most people do not have the savings to buy a home outright, and it’s quite common for one to take on mortgage debt. In most cases, the amount of the mortgage is significant, and...

Making the decision to file for bankruptcy is not easy. It is a process that allows you to deal with your debt in an organized manner without the pressure and constant contact from debt collectors. However, deciding you need to move forward with this process is only...

A Louisiana homeowner who is facing difficult financial circumstances may not be able to keep up with the mortgage payment each month. Even just one missed payment can lead to threats of foreclosure from the lender, which can place the homeowner under even more...

Families in Louisiana and elsewhere are struggling with their finances. They may be unable to pay their bills, and they may be falling behind on making their mortgage payments each month. A look at the number of homeowners in the state who are late on their house...

Louisiana homeowners may fall on hard financial times, and it may become difficult to keep up with house payments each month. After even one missed or late payment, the lender may reach out to the homeowner or there may be a penalty. After a few missed payments, the...

If you are feeling overwhelmed by debt and find yourself late on your payments each month, you know how stressful that can be. It’s especially stressful when you are getting phone calls from creditors and dealing with the threat of repossession or foreclosure. You may...

With many in Louisiana and across the country facing financial hardship because of the recent economic downturn, some homeowners are taking out home equity loans. This option can provide much-needed relief for certain expenses, such as paying monthly bills, but it can...

Consumers who find themselves overwhelmed by debt may be in that position due to factors beyond their control. Job loss or a medical emergency are only two of the  most common reasons that a Louisiana adult may fall behind on certain types of monthly payments....

Louisiana consumers may find themselves overwhelmed by debt for many different reasons. One of the consequences of owing a significant amount of debt is the possibility of losing personal property, such as a home, as a result of the efforts of debt collectors. Those...

One of the most complicated aspects of owing a significant amount of debt is the efforts made by debt collectors and creditors to collect payment. If a person is behind on house payments, one of the things a creditor may do is initiate the foreclosure process. This is...