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Understanding Indiana Foreclosure Laws

Sawin & Shea

When an Indiana homeowner is unable to make their mortgage payments, the lender eventually starts a foreclosure. The foreclosure process, if left to proceed, ultimately results in the house being sold off to settle all or part of the debt. Here are the important things you should know about Indiana’s foreclosure laws.

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How to Get a Deficiency Judgment After a Foreclosure Sale

Jimerson Firm

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. Procedure For Getting a Deficiency Judgment. 702.06, Fla.

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Florida’s Fast-Track Residential Foreclosure Process

Jimerson Firm

Since 2013, residential foreclosure actions in Florida have been significantly shortened—from over two (2) years to possibly less than six (6) months—because of the new “fast-track” process provided in section 702.10, Florida Statutes. Request an Order to Show Cause. 1)(a)(9), Fla. 1)(a)(9), Fla. 1)(a)(3), Fla. 1)(a)(5), Fla.

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A Proper Final Judgment of Foreclosure: Form 1.996(a)

Jimerson Firm

The Florida Supreme Court has published the proper form to use when seeking a final judgment of foreclosure: Form 1.996(a), Final Judgment of Foreclosure (8-18-20). What Does Form 1.996(a), Final Judgment of Foreclosure, Include? Plaintiffs in Hillsborough county must use the Uniform Final Judgment of Foreclosure form.

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A Primer on What Lenders Need to Know About Foreclosure Appeals in Florida

Jimerson Firm

In Florida, a lender initiates a foreclosure by commencing a lawsuit in the county where the property is located. If the lender is successful, the lender will receive a final judgment of foreclosure from the court and the property will be sold at a public auction. Sometimes, a lender’s foreclosure lawsuit will be dismissed.

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How delayed foreclosure response cost one millionaire his mansion

Roths Child Law

Once foreclosure starts, you need to act quickly or risk losing everything you have invested in your home. On the banks of the majestic Potomac River stands a mansion of over 23,000 square feet that includes a bowling alley and 15-car garage, along with other amenities. Bankruptcy can be a powerful tool for those facing foreclosure.

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Filing a Foreclosure Lawsuit? Make Sure You Check the Local Rules

Jimerson Firm

In Florida, mortgage foreclosure lawsuits are filed in the county where the property is located. Although Florida foreclosures are governed by Chapter 702 of the Florida Statutes , foreclosing lenders must also check the local rules of the court where the lawsuit is filed to make sure that they comply with any additional requirements.