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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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SBA Loans: Offers in Compromise

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SBA lenders should understand the appropriate protocols after receiving an offer in compromise from a borrower, including what an offer in compromise is, when it is appropriate, the general requirements, and the process for reviewing, approving and completing a compromise. SOP 50 57 ; SOP 50 55. SOP 50 57 ; SOP 50 55.

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Mitigating Risks Associated with Hotel, Restaurant and Entertainment Industry Economic Challenges: Part 4 – Assignment of Rents Under Section 697.07, Florida Statutes

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Parts 1-3 of this series explored alternative pre-foreclosure loss mitigation options for lenders including acceleration and enforcement of personal guarantees. Upon default by the borrower, the lender/mortgagee can enforce the assignment of rents provided the lender/mortgagee makes written demand to the borrower for payment of the rents.

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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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SBA Loans: How to Maximize Recovery by Liquidating Real Property

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When a small business association (“SBA”) loan is converted to liquidation status, the lender must begin liquidating the collateral. If the collateral is real property, the lender must liquidate all parcels of real property that has a Recoverable Value over $10,000. Is the Recoverable Value of the Property Over $10,000? See SOP 50 57.

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How to Maximize Recovery on a SBA Loan by Negotiating a Workout Agreement

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In the event a borrower is seriously delinquent on making payments under a SBA loan, or the SBA loan is classified in liquidation status, lenders and CDCs must develop a prudent and commercially reasonable strategy to maximize their recovery on the loan. 60 calendar days), the lender/CDC must move forward with liquidating the collateral.

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