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JANUARY 14, 2021

The first half of this series evaluated options available to lenders prior to instituting a commercial foreclosure action. The second-half of this series has evaluated available options to lenders during the pendency of the foreclosure action. Orders to Show Cause Under Section 702.10, Florida Statutes. Under Section 702.10(1),

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OCTOBER 22, 2020

Sometimes, foreclosure of a commercial property is the only option available to lenders and servicers to limit losses as a result of defaults on hotel and restaurant mortgages. Parts 1-4 of this series discussed pre-foreclosure options available to lenders dealing with hotel/restaurant mortgage defaults. 702.015(4) , Fla.

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JANUARY 27, 2021

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. If there are any discrepancies, the lender must investigate them.

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JULY 30, 2020

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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NOVEMBER 23, 2020

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. See SOP 50 57. Liquidation Methods.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

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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FEBRUARY 3, 2021

In Florida, lenders may find themselves foreclosing on real property with a mobile home attached to the land. On the other hand, if the mobile home is not retired and the lender has a perfected lien on the mobile home, the lender must use replevin in addition to the foreclosure. Is the Mobile Home Retired?

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MARCH 12, 2021

However, lenders often wonder where they should file the foreclosure action if the loan is secured by mortgaged land situated in different counties. The court found that the lender properly filed a foreclosure action on both mortgages in just Pinellas County because both mortgages jointly constituted the collateral for a single loan.

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JANUARY 28, 2021

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. Procedure For Getting a Deficiency Judgment. 702.06, Fla. 702.06, Fla. Kelly , 642 So.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2021

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. In addition, foreclosing lenders in Duval county will be required to pay an additional $140.00

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DECEMBER 15, 2020

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.

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MAY 25, 2021

In every foreclosure action, the foreclosing lender will be required to publish some sort of legal advertisement or notice in a newspaper (e.g. Since publishing a legal notice concerning a foreclosure action is inevitable, it is imperative for lenders to know how to do so properly. the Notice of Foreclosure Sale). Conclusion.

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MAY 12, 2021

When a borrower dies, lenders are often left wondering what to do. In 2016, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) issued a final rule—referred to as the 2016 Mortgage Servicing Rule —that clarified, revised, and amended several provisions in the 2013 Mortgage Servicing Rules.

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AUGUST 7, 2020

The Act codifies existing common law in Florida regarding the right to have a receiver appointed by the court in commercial foreclosure actions, and provides much needed clarity, predictability, and uniformity on the standard for the appointment of a receiver and the powers of receivers. What is a Receiver, and Why are They Important?

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Constructive service, i.e., publication, is sufficient to fulfill the notice requirement in an action for residential mortgage foreclosure, if done properly. Since many defendants in Florida are served by publication in a residential mortgage foreclosure, it is imperative that lenders are aware and follow the above-mentioned requirements.

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Jimerson Firm

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

When a borrower applies for a loan, most lenders require the borrower to pledge an asset as security for the repayment of the loan, i.e. collateral. In the event the borrower defaults, usually by failing to make loan payments, a secured creditor has a right to take possession of the collateral. 679.609, Fla.

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