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WHICH TOLLING STATUTES GOVERN IN FORECLOSURE
Batavia Townhouses, Ltd. v. Council of Churches Hous. Dev. Fund Co., Inc., 2022 NY Slip Op 3361 - NY: Court of Appeals 2022:".....In May 2019, the limited partners brought this…
Indiana Commercial Foreclosure Law
Borrower’s Loan Reinstatement-Related Promissory Estoppel Defense Dismissed
Note: on 5/6/22 and 5/20/22, I wrote about the 410 case cited below. Today’s post addresses more issues from the same opinion. In particular, the 5/20/22 article provides context for…
Consumer Financial Services Law Monitor
NY State Senate Passes Foreclosure Abuse Prevention Act
By Ethan G. Ostroff, Joseph DeFazio, Jason E. Manning
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…
Lauren Jackson Law Blog
Is a real estate short sale an option?
A real estate short sale is where you owe more money on your loan than what you can sell the home for. This is not an easy transaction in this…
Ira J. Metrick's Law Blog
Can I Stop Foreclosure On an Inherited Home?
How to Stop Foreclosure on an Inherited Home in NJ If you inherited a home that is at risk for foreclosure or a Sheriff’s Sale, or if you are an…
Consumer Financial Services Review
FHFA Suspends Foreclosure for Borrowers Applying for HAF Assistance
By Krista Cooley, Christa L. Bieker
On April 6, 2022, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (“FHFA”) announced that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will require servicers to suspend foreclosure activities for up to 60 days if…
Consumer Finance Monitor
Fannie and Freddie issue guidance implementing foreclosure hold for HAF applicants
As previously reported, the Federal Housing Finance Agency announced that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will require servicers to suspend foreclosure activities for up to 60 days if the servicer…
Consumer Finance Monitor
FHFA announces foreclosure hold for HAF applicants
The Federal Housing Finance Agency announced yesterday that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will require servicers to suspend foreclosure activities for up to 60 days if the servicer has been…
Ira J. Metrick's Law Blog
What is a Lis Pendens in a New Jersey Foreclosure?
If you are facing foreclosure in the state of New Jersey, it is important to keep track of the steps in the process. This includes saving and responding to any…
Ira J. Metrick's Law Blog
New Jersey Tax Sale Foreclosure Timeline
What is a New Jersey Tax Sale Foreclosure? If you fail to pay your property taxes in New Jersey, the municipality will eventually hold an auction where either a third…