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North Carolina Acts to Fight Foreclosure



Currently having the 18th highest foreclosures rate in the United States, North Carolina already has 9,563 homes in some stage of foreclosure for the first quarter of 2007. With 1 out of 368 homes in foreclosures, it is not surprising that many financial experts are urging local officials to stop the increase of North Carolina foreclosures rate.

New laws are being discussed to stop predatory lending practices as well as prosecute these law breakers. In 2006, there were over 45,500 foreclosure filings in the state and more than half will most likely foreclose. One law is aimed to prohibit lenders from approving loans taken out by borrowers who are not in a good position to fulfill their obligations. For owners, another bill would make it easier for them to keep their homes that are being threatened with foreclosure.

Local officials have realized that most of these owners were victims of aggressive lenders and were not provided with sufficient information when they took out these loans. With enticing offers that include interest-only payment options and no down payment schemes, these owners ended up with too much debt on their hands.

On the other hand, buyers are having a field day with the many North Carolina foreclosures. Because of the thousands of available foreclosure properties for sale, sellers are slashing prices and offering great deals for these properties in order to reduce their inventory. You can purchase homes with as much as 50 percent price reduction from their average market prices.

To find the best bargains, look for reputable real estate brokers like ForeclosureConnections. These realtors can provide you access to their database that contain thousands of foreclosed properties available for sale. Aside from this, you may benefit from their expertise and skills obtained from their many years in the business.


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