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Showing 4 posts from March 2014.
Fraud Risks High for Multi-Unit Property Mortgages
A recent report, published by Interthinx, an anti-fraud vendor for the financial services industry, revealed that loans associated with multi-unit properties have a much higher fraud risk than loans associated with other property types. Mortgage fraud occurs when an individual makes a material misstatement, misrepresentation, or omission which is relied upon by an underwriter or lender to fund, purchase, or insure a loan. More >
Beyond the Commercials: Understanding Reverse Mortgages
You have likely seen the commercials for reverse mortgages. While the advertisements urge viewers to “call now to secure you reverse mortgage today” and make them seem risk-free, obtaining a mortgage of this type is a serious decision that should not be made without fully understanding its pros and cons. More >
A Doggone Problem for Landlords
Whether to allow residential tenants to keep pets on property is a tough choice for landlords. On one hand, it can mean additional rental fees; on the other, it can result in damage to the units and, in Kentucky, increased exposure to legal liability. More >
“I’m Keeping It”: Kentucky Law on Residential Security Deposits
When a tenant moves out of a residential dwelling and leaves it worse for the wear, what recourse does a landlord have? Many landlords assert their “right” to keep the security deposit when such an instance arises, but in order to do so, a landlord must strictly adhere to the established statutory requirements set forth in KRS §383.580.[1] More >
