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Question: We recently (7/29/14) lost our home to foreclosure, the question I have is that when we initially bought our home in Oct. 2004 the purchase price was $125,500.00 with a 3 yr arm. we then refinanced to get a fixed interest rate and got some cash to pay off debt, the refi amt was $171,000.00 that was about 5 or 6 yrs ago and now fast forward to 2014 I get a statement from the bank saying we owe $224,600+ thousand dollars on the home, how does my debt increase to that amount and is this legal?

Answer: There are many factors that can increase a person's loan and would require the reviewing of loan documents to make an appropriate determination of any illegality. However, legal aid is currently assisting people who are facing foreclosure and foreclosure related issues. Please contact them by using this online interview to see if they can assist you in determining if you actually owe the money and if that is the correct amount.