My name is Cheryl Thomas and I live in Temple Hills, Maryland. I am currently at risk of losing my home and am working two full time jobs to make my mortgage payments. When I refinanced my mortgage, my broker convinced me to take out a risky-high rate loan even though my credit was in good standing. She said if made on time payments she would help me refinance at a better rate. I made my payments on time she never helped me refinance. Now I am locked into a loan that I cannot afford. I know I am not alone in this situation. If elected president how will you protect borrowers from brokers who will say whatever they have to to sell a loan?
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July 13th, 2010 at 12:14 pm
you couldn’t afford …
you couldn’t afford it to begin with unless you put 20% down for a thirty year fixed mortgage.
July 13th, 2010 at 12:14 pm
amen!
amen!
July 13th, 2010 at 12:14 pm
that is your fault …
that is your fault that you didn’t take the 30 year fixed rate mortgage. you didn’t do a 30 year because you couldn’t afford it. you shouldn’t have a home if you can’t afford it
July 13th, 2010 at 12:14 pm
On one hand, I feel …
On one hand, I feel sorry for people like this. Realtors and mortgage brokers are the biggest (and most unregulated) liars on earth. On the other hand people like this affected me personally. Becuase of this women and millions like her, prices were pushed to bubble levels making homes unaffordable to responsible people like me, newlyweds, college grads,ETC. We were forced to rent. If I could ask this women a question I guess it would be: “why did you not hire an attorney to read the documents?”
July 13th, 2010 at 12:14 pm
I’m sure it’s the …
I’m sure it’s the lenders fault she can’t refinance the loan. Maybe it had something to do with the lower value due to investors flooding the real estate market and then walking away from their investments. Stop blaming the lenders and take control of your finances. I’m sure there was a realtor involved in the deal. Was it their fault, too or did they return the commission?
July 13th, 2010 at 12:14 pm
She really didn’t …
She really didn’t need to own a house with 2 jobs and iffy credit. Did she need a tax deduction??? It’s her job to control her finances!!!
July 13th, 2010 at 12:14 pm
You are so RIGHT! …
You are so RIGHT! We have started a site to try and help all those in need.
July 13th, 2010 at 12:14 pm
Please have cameras …
Please have cameras rolling during dramatic occurances of your foreclosure process. Review the tapes and upload anything that is dramatic or informative (that you are willing to have public). The people need to be entertaineed and educated at the same time. It is the ony way to get to them. They are lost in a dream.
The people thank you in advance.
July 13th, 2010 at 12:14 pm
Hi Cheryl,
I have …
Hi Cheryl,
I have over 20 years experience in the industry and during the last 4 yeasrs I have become conpletely disgusted by the illegal lending activities. I have recently filed a lawsuit against many of the unconscionable lenders and other market participants. These people are no better than drug dealers and the law should treat them accordingly. Who is your lender? Like drug dealers we need to go after the king pins to really make a difference!
July 13th, 2010 at 12:14 pm
Cheryl, as an Ca. …
Cheryl, as an Ca. real estate agent for 20 years. My recommendation for you is to keep your good credit, do not make another payment on your current home, do a “short sale” or let them foreclose. It will take many months for this process–save your $. Your home has no value, and you could probably buy it back yourself in 2 yrs. for 40% less—good luck!!!!
July 13th, 2010 at 12:14 pm
McCridley, if you …
McCridley, if you need help with your situation, call the National Anti-Predatory Consumer Rescue Fund. (202) 628-8866. We work with victims of predatory lenders so their mortgage payment becomes more affordable and foreclosure can be avoided.
July 13th, 2010 at 12:14 pm
Word for word I’m …
Word for word I’m going though the same thing good luck
July 13th, 2010 at 12:14 pm
Cheryl, I so …
Cheryl, I so appreciate your video and have encouraged friends to check it out. I hope you keep on sharing your story with others. I am sorry you had to go through such a challenging journey. The legal system that put you in that position is the antithesis of the American way. God Bless and good luck.