Speeches & Opinions

Remarks at United Way Financial Stability Leadership Summit, Chicago, IL

- Jun 05, 2008

Before I discuss our view of the current mortgage crisis, I’d like to introduce you to the work of the organization I oversee through the voice of one of our clients facing foreclosure. While we read almost daily about the rising number of foreclosures in every corner of our country, not many of us get much closer to the problem than that.

Op-Ed in Mortgage Origination News: Avoiding Past Subprime Woes When Going in Reverse

- May 07, 2008

Before I discuss our view of the current mortgage crisis, I’d like to introduce you to the work of the organization I oversee through the voice of one of our clients facing foreclosure. While we read almost daily about the rising number of foreclosures in every corner of our country, not many of us get much closer to the problem than that.

Remarks at Foreclosure Prevention Panel hosted by Cong. John Lewis, Atlanta, GA

- Apr 26, 2008

If a homeowner is looking at keeping their home and avoiding foreclosure, there are two common plans that CCCS counselors typically explore with their lenders.

Op-Ed in American Banker: Software to Ease Foreclosures Showing Promise

- Jan 18, 2008

Since last month’s announcement by President Bush to help homeowners with subprime, adjustable-rate mortgages stave off foreclosure, many mortgage servicers have been working overtime to keep people in their homes.

Remarks to the Ga. Consortium for Personal Financial Literacy on the HOPE campaign

- Nov 30, 2007
It has been 10 months, almost to the day, since our Atlanta HOPE foreclosure prevention campaign was launched. Suzanne Boas, president of Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Greater Atlanta provides an  update on results, as well as to comment on the challenges that lie ahead.