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Banking & Financial Services Industry Webinar: Properly Handling Mortgage Foreclosures

Jimerson Firm

On Tuesday, March 23, 2021, four of our partners presented Properly Handling Mortgage Foreclosures. This presentation was moderated by the firm’s managing partner, and is geared towards special asset departments of banks and financial institutions. The borrower filed for bankruptcy during the foreclosure lawsuit.

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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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Lenders May Still Have to Participate in Foreclosure Mediation in Florida

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In response to the mortgage foreclosure crisis, the Supreme Court of Florida established a statewide mandatory mediation program for residential mortgage foreclosures. Check the Local Foreclosure Mediation Requirements. In re: Managed Mediation Program for Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Cases , AOSC11-44 (Fla.

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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 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: 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. Pursuant to Section 702.07 3d 699, 703 (Fla.

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Filing a Foreclosure Lawsuit? Make Sure You Check the Local Rules

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In Florida, mortgage foreclosure lawsuits are filed in the county where the property is located. Although Florida foreclosures are governed by Chapter 702 of the Florida Statutes , foreclosing lenders must also check the local rules of the court where the lawsuit is filed to make sure that they comply with any additional requirements.