California Foreclosure Consultant Bonds

Published: Jan 18, 2009

On 1 July 2009, California State Assembly Bill 180 will become operative, and will set forth tighter laws governing the state’s Foreclosure Consultants.

AB 180 allows homeowners the right to cancel on a contract up to 5 business days, as opposed to 3 business days, as was previously the case, and also makes delivery of a cancellation notice easier than before. Furthermore, the bill prevents foreclosure consultants from getting a power of attorney from the homeowner, regardless of the purpose.

In July 2009, upon becoming operative, the bill will require allCaliforniaforeclosure consultants to register with the Department of Justice, and also to purchase a $100,000 surety bond (commercial bond) in order to guarantee they all foreclosure consultants follow state law. The Department of Justice will then have proper oversight of the foreclosure consultants throughout the state of CA. The surety bond requirement was put in place to benefit/protect homeowners.

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Robin Kix is currently the Renewal Department Manager. Since joining Lance Surety in 2014, she has helped thousands of businesses throughout the nation remain compliant at the federal, state and local level. She has significant experience supporting commercial bond lines, particularly in the automobile, transportation and construction industries. Robin and her team work together to create a positive customer service experience at the time of every policy renewal, whether that be finding the best pricing or offering additional assistance.