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What Does Florida’s New Summary Judgment Standard Mean For Lenders in Borrower Default Cases?

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Lenders who move for summary judgment under Florida’s new summary judgment standard will likely enjoy more favorable outcomes. The court’s more rigorous review of attempts to withstand summary judgment will change expected litigation outcomes, impact litigation strategy, and largely benefits lenders. 1st DCA 1991).

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How to Get a Deficiency Judgment After a Foreclosure Sale

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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.

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Lenders Beware: Be Sure to Foreclose Subordinate Liens and Encumbrances

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Lenders must pay particular attention to subordinate liens and encumbrances prior to initiating any foreclosure action. Lenders can discover whether subordinate liens and encumbrances exist on a property by performing a title examination prior to initiating foreclosure. Subordinate Liens. Pinellas County v. York, 903 So. 2d DCA 2005).

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

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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. If the Lender Was Unsuccessful, Should It Appeal?

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How SBA Lenders Ensure Expense Recovery in Loan Liquidation and Litigation

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Lenders should be cognizant about what expenses are classified by the SBA as recoverable or non-recoverable. Expenses incurred by a 7(a) Lender or CDC that failed to liquidate the SBA Loan in accordance with Loan Program Requirements, including those pertaining to Liquidation or Litigation Plans. What Expenses are Recoverable. .;

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S2632 Creates Changes in Confessions of Judgment Rules Related to Financial Services

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Confessions of judgment may no longer be permitted as part of the necessary documents when buying or selling financial services or products to consumers in New York. Senate bill S2632 is another overt action taken by New York state to limit the entry of judgments without due process to the borrower or debtor.

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Key Considerations for Lenders Foreclosing the Same Property Multiple Times in Florida

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When a borrower defaults on a mortgage, lenders will likely execute their right to foreclose on the property by filing a lawsuit. However, lenders are not always the successful party in the foreclosure and, to the disappointment of the lender, the lawsuit may be dismissed. Greymar Associates , 882 So. 2d 1004 (Fla. 3d 1009 (Fla.

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