Jimerson Firm

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

A residential mortgage foreclosure action is initiated in Florida by filing a verified complaint with the appropriate court. It is important for the plaintiff to check the local rules in the county where the foreclosure action is filed to determine if there are any procedural requirements. 49.08, Fla. 1)(c), Fla. 702.035, Fla.

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Jimerson Firm

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. York, 903 So.

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Jimerson Firm

JANUARY 20, 2021

In response to the mortgage foreclosure crisis, the Supreme Court of Florida established a statewide mandatory mediation program for residential mortgage foreclosures. Check the Local Foreclosure Mediation Requirements. In re: Managed Mediation Program for Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Cases , AOSC11-44 (Fla.

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Jimerson Firm

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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Account Recovery

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

The litigation relates to the Plaintiffs challenges of the CFPBs Final Rule, which involves the CFPBs prohibition on creditors and consumer reporting agencies concerning medical information. Failing to pay a debt and being subject to foreclosure, eviction, and litigation is understandably difficult for consumers.

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Jimerson Firm

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. 1), directs the defendants to show cause why a foreclosure judgment should not be entered.

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Sawin & Shea

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

When you are struggling to pay your bills, there may come a point where you are faced with deciding between bankruptcy vs foreclosure. If you are facing foreclosure or bankruptcy, the best way to determine which choice is right for you is to speak with an experienced bankruptcy attorney. Bankruptcy vs. Foreclosure: Which is Worse?

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Roths Child Law

MAY 13, 2024

When homeowners face the daunting prospect of foreclosure, understanding the defensive options available can potentially help them preserve their homes and financial stability. For example, two common types of bankruptcy , Chapter 7 and Chapter 13, offer different benefits and drawbacks in the context of foreclosure.

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Debt Free Colorado

JUNE 18, 2024

Know How to Stop Creditor Harassment & Wage Garnishment Debt can be a heavy burden. Creditor harassment is any aggressive or threatening communication from a debt collector. Wage garnishment is a legal procedure where a creditor obtains a court order to withhold part of your earnings from your paycheck to repay a debt.

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Roths Child Law

APRIL 14, 2023

If creditors stop demanding payment, you can catch your breath. If a foreclosure action is halted, you can work to save your home. Have you stopped to think about how your creditors will learn that they have to stop hounding you (with very few exceptions) until your bankruptcy case has been resolved?

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Sawin & Shea

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

If you’re considering filing for bankruptcy, you’re not alone; roughly 375,000 people filed for bankruptcy in 2022, and home foreclosure filings rose 115% in 2022 over the number of foreclosures in 2021. The good news is that homeowners can get back on their feet and keep their homes with various options to stop foreclosure.

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Troutman Sanders

JULY 28, 2020

Does a judicial foreclosure action constitute “debt collection activity” under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (“FDCPA”)? The answer depends on whether the creditor attempts to recover the unpaid mortgage balance or just the property, according to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in Barnes v.

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Fraser

JUNE 25, 2020

Creditors of a bankrupt company must be aware of the various deadlines and procedures that govern the chapter 11 process in order to protect and enforce their rights. For creditors to maximize their recoveries, they must stay informed and take action during a bankruptcy proceeding. First Day” Motions. Proof-of-Claim Bar Date.

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Jimerson Firm

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

if the collateral is likely to be acquired by SBA or the lender at the foreclosure sale, the expenses associated with the care, preservation and resale of the acquired collateral. In Florida, the lender can choose from the following methods: Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure. Lien Foreclosure. See SOP 50 57.

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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. the Notice of Foreclosure Sale). Since publishing a legal notice concerning a foreclosure action is inevitable, it is imperative for lenders to know how to do so properly. Conclusion.

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Jimerson Firm

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

if the collateral is likely to be acquired by SBA or the lender at the foreclosure sale, the expenses associated with the care, preservation and resale of the acquired collateral. If a secured creditor breaches the peace, it may be liable to the debtor for damage done to the debtor or its premises during an unauthorized entry.

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Sawin & Shea

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Both being sued by a creditor and bankruptcy can feel like scary situations, but rest assured, filing for bankruptcy can help. Can a Creditor File a Lawsuit Against Me? Creditors can, and most likely will, take you to court if you owe a debt such as a credit card or medical bills and cannot pay. House foreclosure.

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Jimerson Firm

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. When Can the Foreclosure Sale Be Invalidated? Nationstar Mortg., Diaz , 227 So. 3d 726, 730 (Fla.

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Jimerson Firm

MARCH 12, 2021

In Florida, foreclosure actions must be brought in the county where the land is located. However, lenders often wonder where they should file the foreclosure action if the loan is secured by mortgaged land situated in different counties. allows the lender to bring a single foreclosure action on all mortgages in just one county.

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Jimerson Firm

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. Why Would a Final Judgment of Foreclosure be Set Aside?

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Credit Corp

JANUARY 5, 2021

The creditor that sent you the 1099-C also sent a copy to the IRS. The creditor must file a 1099-C the year following the calendar year when a qualifying event occurs. That just means the creditor must file the next year if they discharge or forgive a debt. This is similar to the rule for W-2s from employers.

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Jimerson Firm

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

If the mobile home has been retired and is part of the real property, it will be included in the foreclosure. 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? 319.261 (7).

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Roths Child Law

MARCH 15, 2023

When they can't find a job that offers comparable pay, they may find themselves unable to pay their bills at all in facing foreclosure, repossession or lawsuits from creditors. Even successful professionals typically only have enough money in savings to cover their cost-of-living expenses for a month or two.

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Jimerson Firm

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 the Purpose of the Act?

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Sawin & Shea

APRIL 13, 2021

If you are struggling to pay your mortgage and other bills, the good news is that the CARES Act (Coronavirus Relief and Economic Security) has extended the deadline for when the foreclosure moratorium is due to expire. Can you sell your house if you are in a foreclosure situation?

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Jimerson Firm

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. The answer to the question of whether hotel revenues constitute rent under Section 697.07, Florida Statutes, may depend upon the district in which the foreclosure action is pending.

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Fraser

JULY 21, 2020

Fortunately, the Bankruptcy Code provides creditors with certain defenses they can use to ward off a preference lawsuit, and Congress recently took action that strengthens those defenses. In reality, all kinds of creditors, including those who have valid defenses to preference claims, typically get sued regardless of their defenses.

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ABI

JANUARY 22, 2023

John's University School of Law American Bankruptcy Institute Law Review Staff Section 362 of title 11 of the United States Code (the “Bankruptcy Code”) provides that the filing of a bankruptcy petition results in an automatic stay generally enjoining all actions, including a foreclosure sale, against a debtor or its property. [1]

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Sawin & Shea

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

They can assist you through the bankruptcy process and can keep creditors from unlawfully harassing you. An automatic stay prevents creditors and lenders from collecting debt or collateral on protected assets. This test calculates whether an individual can repay lenders and creditors without declaring Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

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Consumer Financial Services Law

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

The Tenth Circuit has weighed in on whether a non-judicial foreclosure is debt collection activity. With the Tenth Circuit’s decision the circuits remain split with the Ninth Circuit and now the Tenth Circuit holding that non-judicial foreclosures are not debt collection activity and the Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Circuits holding that they are.

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Sawin & Shea

JULY 22, 2020

It stops creditors from pestering you and halts repossessions and foreclosures while you work on creating a repayment plan that’s reasonable for you to repay based on your income and assets. It stops creditors from calling and otherwise contacting you. In fact, the U.S. What Is A Chapter 13 Repayment Plan?

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Sawin & Shea

MARCH 15, 2022

The process involves liquidating non-exempt assets property to pay creditors. You can surrender the property to creditors and discharge the debt associated with the investment property. Essentially, you can give the property back and walk away not owing anything additional to the creditor. Investment Property Arrearages.

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Collection Industry News

AUGUST 18, 2020

Does a judicial foreclosure action constitute “debt collection activity” under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (“FDCPA”)? The answer depends on whether the creditor attempts to recover the unpaid mortgage balance or just the property, according to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in Barnes v.

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Sawin & Shea

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

An emergency bankruptcy is a bankruptcy filing method that expedites the filing process to stop creditors and bill collectors from seeking debts from borrowers. An automatic stay is an injunction prohibiting creditors from collecting debts. Additionally, businesses can file an emergency bankruptcy under Chapter 11, but this is rare.

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Roths Child Law

JUNE 17, 2021

You may be able to negotiate a reduced settlement with your creditor to alleviate yourself of that pesky bill. It's unlikely that their various creditors will all agree to renegotiate. It's one thing to be burdened by a single bill. Debtors with multiple delinquent accounts don't often have the luxury of negotiating balances.

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Debt Free Colorado

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Consider your income, assets, creditors, expenditures, and your ability to pass the means test while selecting between Chapter 13 and Chapter 7. Creditors are prohibited from contacting you after your petition is filed. Complete protection from creditors – This includes wage garnishment and debt collection.

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FFGN COLLECT NY

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Anyone who has a lien on the property can join in on your mechanic’s lien foreclosure action which could include the general contractor and other subcontractors/suppliers. Common Defenses and Counterclaims That Arise During Mechanic’s Lien Foreclosure Cases. Crossclaims That Arise During Foreclosure Cases.

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