Amy Loftsgordon

Attorney · University of Denver Sturm College of Law

Amy Loftsgordon is a legal editor at Nolo, focusing on foreclosure, debt management, and personal finance. She writes for Nolo.com and Lawyers.com and has been quoted by news outlets that include U.S. News & World Report and Bankrate.

Amy received a B.A. from the University of Southern California and a law degree from the University of Denver. She is licensed to practice law in Colorado.

Working at Nolo. In 2012, Amy started writing for Nolo as a freelancer. Since that time she has written hundreds of articles covering foreclosure, credit issues, consumer protection matters, and more. In 2017, Amy became a full-time legal editor with Nolo. Her favorite part of the job is researching and analyzing dry, complicated materials—like state statutes, federal regulations, and court cases—and then explaining that information in a way that makes it palatable and engaging for the everyday reader.

Early legal career. Amy began her writing career while still in law school, producing case summaries for Wickstrom Legal, a small publishing company. After graduating from law school in 2001, Amy started working in foreclosure and related areas, first in her own law practice and then at a law firm where she was responsible for ensuring compliance with foreclosure and collections laws.

Foreclosure experience. Amy has drafted foreclosure-related training programs and loan servicing compliance procedures for various law firms, as well as written training manuals for collections operations in Panama. (She takes pride in the fact that she drove to and from Panama—around 7,000 miles roundtrip.) Amy also performed compliance reviews of foreclosures in multiple states as part of the national Independent Foreclosure Review.

Bank litigation support. In 2016, Amy began working for Investors Consulting Group (ICG), a firm that provides subject matter expert services in fields such as loan origination, credit underwriting, securitization, and mortgage servicing. She was instrumental in the preparation and writing of expert reports that were used in several lawsuits against banks and servicers accused of mishandling preforeclosure, loss mitigation, foreclosure, and REO processes. At ICG, Amy also conducted loan-level audits to assess servicer compliance with federal mortgage servicing laws, RESPA, TILA, SCRA, state foreclosure laws, and UDAAP/UDAP laws, as well as Making Home Affordable and FHA loss mitigation procedures.

Publications. Amy has updated several Nolo books, including The Foreclosure Survival Guide, Credit Repair, and Solve Your Money Troubles, and edited several others, like The Essential Guide to Handling Workplace Harassment & Discrimination, Working for Yourself, Starting & Building a Nonprofit, and the Legal Guide for Starting & Running a Small Business.


Articles By Amy Loftsgordon

New Jersey's Do Not Call Law
New Jersey's do not call law protects consumers from telemarketing calls.
Which Is Worse for My Credit Score: Bankruptcy or a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure?
Completing a deed in lieu of foreclosure or filing for bankruptcy will cause your credit scores to drop. Find out which one is worse.
Options to Avoid a Timeshare Foreclosure
If you've fallen behind in your timeshare mortgage payments or assessments, your timeshare could be foreclosed.
IRS Mileage Rate 2023: Using the Actual Expense Method vs. the Standard Mileage Rate
You could get much larger deductions using the actual expense method instead of the standard mileage rate.
How to Get Removed From Mailing Lists and Email Spam Lists
Learn how you can stop getting unwanted catalogs, credit card offers, and other junk mail, as well as how to block spam emails.
Is an FHA Loan Foreclosure Different Than Other Foreclosures?
If you have an FHA loan, you’re entitled to a special loss mitigation process to help you avoid a foreclosure. But the foreclosure itself isn’t any different.
What Are the Triggers of IRS Tax Audits?
Find out more about IRS audit rates and the odds of you being audited.
Student Loan Relief: Canceling Your Loans
If you have federal student loans and you meet specific criteria, you might qualify for loan forgiveness.
New York Foreclosure Laws and Procedures
Learn how a New York foreclosure works, including preforeclosure steps, foreclosure procedures, and homeowners’ rights under both state and federal laws.
Consumer Protection: State Offices and Best Consumer Protection Websites
If you're the victim of a consumer scam, get help from a federal, state, or local consumer protection agency. You can also learn about consumer rights online.