Jimerson Firm

JUNE 30, 2021

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.

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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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Sawin & Shea

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

There are few life events as stressful as a foreclosure. However, there are ways to prevent foreclosure, even if you can’t afford your mortgage payments. In this blog, we’ll share details about loan modification, who is eligible, how to obtain one to stop foreclosure, and how a lawyer for foreclosure can help.

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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. Pursuant to Section 702.07

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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? 702.036(1)(a); c.f. Nationstar Mortg.,

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Troutman Sanders

MAY 10, 2022

On May 3, the New York State Senate passed S5473D (Bill), which will apply immediately in all actions “in which a final judgment of foreclosure and sale has not been enforced.” ( See S5473D at Section 10.) 3d 1 (2021), and retroactively annul lenders’ longstanding right to revoke their option to accelerate mortgage loans after default.

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Jimerson Firm

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

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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Sawin & Shea

DECEMBER 7, 2023

With the COVID-19 foreclosure moratoriums over, housing foreclosures are once again on the rise nationally. In fact, in September of 2023, we saw home foreclosures on the rise by a whopping 18.4% Foreclosures in Indianapolis have also been increasingly more common. from this time last year.

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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

MARCH 19, 2021

When a lender holds a defaulted loan there are several issues that need to be considered before initiating a foreclosure. Lenders must ensure compliance with all relevant State and Federal laws and regulations to preserve their remedies for recovery. Foreclosures are a state law proceeding first and foremost.

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Jimerson Firm

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

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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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. Thus, the trial court did not abuse its discretion by requiring the borrowers to deposit all hotel revenue into the court registry pending final judgment.

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Jimerson Firm

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

In Florida, lenders may find themselves foreclosing on real property with a mobile home attached to the land. If the mobile home has been retired and is part of the real property, it will be included in the foreclosure. If the mobile home has been retired and is part of the real property, it will be included in the foreclosure.

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Troutman Sanders

JANUARY 10, 2023

On December 30, 2022, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed the Foreclosure Abuse Prevention Act (FAPA) into law. The Engel decision allowed lenders and servicers to voluntarily pause the statute of limitations on foreclosures and reserve the right to restart the action again, as long as it was done within six years.

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Credit Corp

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

MA non-judicial mortgage foreclosure can take about 120 days, or four months, to complete. Judicial foreclosures vary depending on your state. A nonjudicial mortgage foreclosure can take about 120 days, or four months, to complete. Judicial foreclosures vary depending on your state. What Is Foreclosure?

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Jimerson Firm

MAY 17, 2021

In order to maintain a foreclosure action against a borrower, lenders must ensure they can establish “standing”. Standing is a fundamental requirement for a foreclosure, as lenders who desire to initiate a foreclosure proceeding are required to have standing. What is Standing? Craven-Lazarus v. 3d 1029, 1030 (Fla.

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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”)? Due to a mortgage borrower’s payment default, Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”) filed a judicial foreclosure action in Oregon state court, seeking to force a sheriff’s sale of the property.

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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.

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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? 1), Fla.

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Troutman Sanders

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

SN Servicing, LLC , a district court in the Ninth Circuit denied a defendant’s motion for summary judgment regarding the plaintiffs’ allegations that the defendant violated the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and Oregon Unlawful Debt Collection Practices Act in its mortgage servicing activity.

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Jimerson Firm

JANUARY 26, 2021

In Florida, lenders typically obtain an “assignment of rents” if the property produces income by collecting rent, such as an apartment complex, rental home, rental space, or office building. An “assignment of rents” allows the lender to collect the rent payments, if the borrower defaults on their loan payments. 697.07 (2). Section 697.07

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Jimerson Firm

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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Jimerson Firm

JANUARY 9, 2023

Did you win a foreclosure sale, only to find out later that you did not get what you thought you were bargaining for? Florida Courts have held that a foreclosure sale may be vacated and set aside on equitable grounds due to surprise, accident, or mistake imposed on complainant, and/or irregularity in the conduct of the sale.

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Jimerson Firm

MAY 21, 2021

Except in cases of an owner-occupied residence, lenders are entitled under Florida law to receive payments during the pendency of a foreclosure proceeding. Lenders must pay careful attention to this Florida Statute to ensure they preserve their rights and properly deploy this valuable litigation tool. 2), Florida Statutes.

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Troutman Sanders

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Engel, the Court of Appeals established a bright-line rule that when the acceleration of a mortgage debt occurs by filing a foreclosure complaint, a lender’s voluntary discontinuance of that action constitutes a revocation of acceleration as a matter of law, absent an express, contemporaneous statement to the contrary by the lender.

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Troutman Sanders

MARCH 1, 2023

In 2017, the Lender moved for summary judgment against Mr. Kessler on its foreclosure complaint. The decision is an important and welcomed relief for many lenders and servicers within the state. The Court of Appeals has now clarified issues related to the 90-day notice for lenders and servicers to follow.

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Jimerson Firm

JULY 20, 2020

In 2013, the Legislature enacted Section 702.015 , Florida Statutes, which sets forth new pleading requirements for residential foreclosure actions. At that time, the Legislature requested the Florida Supreme Court to amend the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure to provide expedited foreclosure proceedings in conformity with Section 702.015.

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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? We are here to help.

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Sawin & Shea

APRIL 26, 2023

A judgment lien against you can have a variety of distressing and negative consequences. Read on to learn everything you need to know about judgment liens in Indiana, including how they work and how to avoid them. What Is a Judgment Lien? Judgment Liens in the Hoosier State In Indiana, judgment liens last for 10 years.

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Collection Industry News

MAY 18, 2021

While consumer groups praised the bill for its recourse for consumers harassed by debt collectors, CUNA and NAFCU saw the bill as complicating the legal relationship between consumers, members and lenders. In the letter, Nussle stated, “Lenders rely on complete and accurate credit reports when underwriting loans.

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Debt Free Colorado

APRIL 9, 2020

Many creditors such as mortgage servicers, auto lenders, and credit card companies are offering assistance to individuals financially affected by the pandemic. Unlike mortgage lenders, most landlords are simply not in a financial position to weather the loss of rental income due to the high expenses associated with the rental property itself.

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Jimerson Firm

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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Better Credit Blog

APRIL 1, 2022

Whatever you’re dealing with, late payments, collections, charge-offs, or foreclosures, the following techniques can clean up your credit quickly. This would be money well spent if it restored your good standing with lenders in time to secure a loan with low-interest rates. All your lenders add and subtract information.

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PBWT

DECEMBER 22, 2020

In sophisticated real estate financing transactions, most prudent lenders attempt to deter borrowers from filing for bankruptcy before loans are paid in full by providing in loan documents that such a filing constitutes an event of default. Bankruptcy Code to delay the foreclosure.

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Credit Corp

JUNE 14, 2023

Lenders don’t necessarily continue to report activity for the entire limit. Foreclosures and Short Sales: Seven Years A foreclosure can remain on your credit reports for seven years from the date the foreclosure was filed. This allows borrowers to comparison-shop lenders.

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PBWT

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Debtors and trustees seeking to avoid the hardship of a foreclosure often attempt to employ sections 547 and 548 of the Bankruptcy Code. [1] 20-01162 [2] , provides important guidance applicable when a lender files a lis pendens [3] years before the debtor files for bankruptcy. The debtor filed for chapter 13 on January 15, 2020.

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Troutman Sanders

AUGUST 18, 2020

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac provided temporary guidance to lenders due to COVID-19 on various topics related to servicing mortgage loans. Foreclosure Suspension Extended. Fannie Mae has now extended the suspension of foreclosure-related activities on its loans through August 31, 2020. Retention Workout Options. Incentive Fees.

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