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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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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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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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MAY 26, 2021

Lenders need to be aware that borrowers and other lienholders can bring an action or proceeding to set aside, invalidate, or challenge the validity of a final judgment of foreclosure of a mortgage, even after the foreclosure sale. The property was acquired by a “person affiliated with” the foreclosing lender or the borrower.

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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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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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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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MAY 24, 2021

If this happens, the tax lien will become superior to the lender’s mortgage lien. This may be troublesome for lenders because the property may then be sold for taxes, which will eliminate the lender’s mortgage lien. If, however, a tax deed is issued, the lender will have an opportunity to redeem the property. 197.122(a).

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MAY 19, 2021

Although a lender may have won the battle by obtaining a final judgment of foreclosure from the court, it may not win the war. Although a lender may not be able to avoid this from happening, it should be aware of how and why their final judgment of foreclosure may be set aside. Pursuant to Section 702.07 Pursuant to Section 702.07

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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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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

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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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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