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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Victor J. Lance, President/Owner

President at Lance Surety Bond Associates

Victor Lance is the founder and president of Lance Surety Bond Associates, Inc. He began his career as an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps, serving two combat tours. As president of Lance Surety, he now focuses on educating and assisting small businesses throughout the country with various license and bond requirements. Victor graduated from Villanova University with a degree in Business Administration and holds a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business.