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The Top Five Things Lenders Need to Know About Florida’s Construction Lien Law

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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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Lenders May Still Have to Participate in Foreclosure Mediation in Florida

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However, lenders should be aware that judges are still able to refer foreclosure lawsuits to mediation on a case-by-case basis, with or without a referral request to mediation. Although there is no longer a statewide mandatory foreclosure mediation program, lenders must be aware that they may still be required to participate in mediation.

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

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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. Bank of Am. Pursuant to Section 702.07 Conclusion.

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What Lenders Need to Know About § 702.036 and the Finality of Foreclosure Sales

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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. The property was acquired by a “person affiliated with” the foreclosing lender or the borrower.

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How Lenders Can Avoid Losing Their Collateral by Paying Off the Borrower’s Property Tax Obligations

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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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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. Compass Bank , 164 So. Liberty Bank , 87 So. 702.06, Fla. 702.06, Fla.

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SBA Loans: How to Maximize Recovery by Liquidating Personal Property

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When a small business association (“SBA”) loan is converted to liquidation status, the lender must begin liquidating the collateral. Lenders must liquidate all personal property that has a Recoverable Value over $5,000. In Florida, the lender can choose from the following methods: UCC Sale. Barnett Bank of Pensacola , 397 So.