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The Top Five Things Lenders Need to Know About Florida’s Construction Lien Law

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However, there are important aspects of the Construction Lien Law that can directly affect the rights and obligations of lenders in numerous ways. Accordingly, lenders making construction loans or those whose loan will be secured by a mortgage on real property, must be aware of notices of commencement and their requirements under Fla.

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Lenders May Still Have to Participate in Foreclosure Mediation in Florida

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However, lenders should be aware that judges are still able to refer foreclosure lawsuits to mediation on a case-by-case basis, with or without a referral request to mediation. Although there is no longer a statewide mandatory foreclosure mediation program, lenders must be aware that they may still be required to participate in mediation.

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Mitigating Risks Associated with Hotel, Restaurant and Entertainment Industry Economic Challenges – Part 3: Commercial Mortgage Default Options Including Acceleration and Enforcement of Personal Guaranties

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In reviewing a loan file after a default by a borrower, lenders should evaluate whether the loan includes an acceleration clause and whether the loan is secured by any personal guaranties. Part 2 of this series analyzed pre-foreclosure loss mitigation options for lenders dealing with hotel/restaurant mortgage defaults.

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How to Foreclose on Mortgaged Land in Different Counties

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However, lenders often wonder where they should file the foreclosure action if the loan is secured by mortgaged land situated in different counties. Intercredit Bank, N.A. , Flagship Cmty Bank , 96 So. allows the lender to bring a single foreclosure action on all mortgages in just one county. 2d 863, 864 (Fla.

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How to Get a Deficiency Judgment After a Foreclosure Sale

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When a lender obtains a final judgment of foreclosure from the court, the mortgaged property is sold at public auction and, if bought by someone other than the foreclosing lender, the proceeds are applied to the debt owed by the delinquent borrower. Compass Bank , 164 So. Liberty Bank , 87 So. 702.06, Fla. 702.06, Fla.

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SBA Loans: How to Maximize Recovery by Liquidating Personal Property

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When a small business association (“SBA”) loan is converted to liquidation status, the lender must begin liquidating the collateral. Lenders must liquidate all personal property that has a Recoverable Value over $5,000. In Florida, the lender can choose from the following methods: UCC Sale. Barnett Bank of Pensacola , 397 So.

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Mitigating Risks Associated with Hotel, Restaurant and Entertainment Industry Economic Challenges: Part 6 – Considerations for the Appointment of a Receiver During Commercial Foreclosures

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As discussed in parts 1-4 of this series, lenders have several options prior to instituting a commercial foreclosure action. Additionally, as briefly discussed in part 5 of this series, during the foreclosure action, lenders have options to try to preserve the value of the underlying collateral and to minimize further losses.