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Quick Answer: Debtors should have rights to fair loan modifications and responsive communication from lenders, as demonstrated by Bank of America’s program that only emerged after state lawsuits over predatory lending. Most lenders remain unresponsive to consumers seeking sustainable payment plans to avoid foreclosure and bankruptcy.This weeks brain trust question was:Question:Bank of America is proudly …
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