Don't pay any money until the company delivers the results you want. The Mortgage Assistance Relief Services (MARS) Rule (also called Regulation O) makes it illegal for a company to charge you a penny unless it's given you a written offer for a loan modification or other relief from your lender or servicer — and you accept the offer. Before you sign with them, the company must tell you they’re not associated with the government or your lender...
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