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Foreclosures in Indiana on the Rise

Sawin & Shea

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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How Long Does Foreclosure Take?

Credit Corp

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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Will a Loan Modification Stop Foreclosure?

Sawin & Shea

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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Does Bankruptcy Clear Lawsuit Debt?

Sawin & Shea

Both being sued by a creditor and bankruptcy can feel like scary situations, but rest assured, filing for bankruptcy can help. Once bankruptcy is filed, whether it’s under Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 , an automatic stay prevents debt collectors from taking further legal action. Does bankruptcy clear lawsuit debt?

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Lenders Beware: Foreclosure Judgments Can be Set Aside At Any Time Before The Sale Occurs

Jimerson Firm

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 Bank of Am.

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What Is the Automatic Stay in Bankruptcy?

Nerd Wallet

The moment a consumer files for bankruptcy, such as Chapter 7 or Chapter 13, an automatic stay typically takes effect immediately. The automatic stay temporarily halts most judgments, collection activities, foreclosures and repossessions of the consumer’s property, which is known as the bankruptcy estate.

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Why sudden job losses put people at risk of bankruptcy

Roths Child Law

Especially when someone has a relatively successful career, the sudden loss of their job could put them at elevated risk of personal bankruptcy. Why do some people end up filing for bankruptcy after losing their jobs?