Pioneering Consumer Information Center Restores Shattered Confidence in Real Estate & Lending Industries

SEATTLE, Aug. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- "The real estate and lending industries have lost tremendous credibility amongst consumers in recent years," states Consumer Advocate and International Mortgage Reduction Expert Harj Gill.

"This Consumer Information Center is the only one of its kind providing the combination of knowledge, resources and consumer protection that homeowners need to feel safe again when making the biggest financial decision of their lives," he added.

Through the Consumer Information Center, the brainchild of Consumer Advocate Gill, who is also the Founder, President, and CEO of American Mortgage Educators, Inc., the organization's sole mission is to promote the agenda of Educating, Empowering, and Protecting homeowners, homebuyers, sellers and borrowers.

Gill has gathered an impressive nationwide list of individuals serving as Lobbyists and Management and Advisory Boards Members of the organization to help fulfill his mission.

Dr. Lisa Rosenberger, the organization's Executive VP and a former researcher and college professor, answered the call to begin investigating the inner workings of the mortgage industry.

Mr. Bruce Santy brings a wealth of knowledge about the mechanics of Government at the local, state and federal levels. His work with the State of Washington led him to take action as an advocate for workers' rights where he currently represents over 30,000 employees. He serves as Chairman of the Advisory Board which includes doctors, professionals, schoolteachers, and homeowners.

Ms. Marie McDonnell, a Mortgage Finance Analyst who has served as Expert Witness for Criminal Defense and Civil Litigation Firms on such issues as the Truth In Lending Act, Foreclosure Prevention, and Mortgage Auditing, is available to answer questions about violations of loan contracts.

The ever-expanding list of Lobbyists includes attorneys, industry professionals, and community leaders all intent on serving consumers through Gill's agenda.

This is precisely the all-encompassing platform that Gill had in mind when putting together the center, the educational components of which include everything from buying a home, to different mortgage types and their advantages and disadvantages, credit score information, Federal Law, Consumer Alerts, and Critical Consumer Reports prepared by Gill himself.

There is also a section devoted to the Speed Equity(R) System, a breakthrough accelerated mortgage reduction program pioneered by Gill that has already helped over 500,000 homeowners to slash years off their home loans.

The software program associated with this System, along with the Critical Consumer Report on Piggyback (80/20) Mortgages, is helping prevent homeowners from going into default.

Other resource components include Breaking News about the lending and mortgage industries, a Library on Predatory Lending Practices, a Consumer Complaints section where homebuyers, borrowers and sellers can request to have their grievances investigated, as well as Unethical Real Estate Agents and Mortgage Broker sections, an industry first that exposes individuals and companies that have engaged in unethical behavior and taken advantage of consumers.

In addition, the Approved Mortgage Brokers and Real Estate Agents sections contain a list of individuals that have agreed to abide by the consumer protection guidelines laid down by Gill. Here, consumers can feel secure that they can contact and do business with credible and ethical industry professionals.

Meanwhile, as with any community service, feedback from users is imperative. The center's Chat Forum provides such a medium where consumers can ask questions of one another, request more information from the center, and share their personal experiences.

"We have visitors that spend hours on the center because we provide them with everything they need," said Gill.

One thing that is sure to prove popular is the recent addition of a Marketplace.

This is where sellers and real estate agents can submit their listings for any type of property and make contact with a national audience. At the same time, homebuyers will be able to freely access these listings and submit specifications for the type of property they're looking for.

This is also an opportunity for the center's Approved Real Estate Agents and Mortgage Brokers to pick up more business.

All these services are provided to consumer and industry professionals at absolutely no charge.

This abundance of features is fast making the Consumer Information Center a powerhouse in the real estate and mortgage industries.

"I expect anyone thinking of buying or selling a home, or looking for a mortgage to first look to this center to get the right education. They can then find reputable, ethical professionals to do business with and feel good knowing that we'll be their watch dog," declares Consumer Advocate Gill.

If you would like to list your property in the Marketplace or want to be included on the center as an Approved Real Estate Agent or Mortgage Broker, review the guidelines and submit an application through the appropriate section on the center at http://www.mortgagefreeusa.com/. There is no charge for any of these community services.