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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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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

The court found that the defendants falsely promised to reduce homeowners’ mortgage payments and prevent foreclosures, defrauding distressed homeowners out of millions of dollars. On February 15, the CFPB published a blog recounting its action against a student loan debt relief business and a debt-settlement company.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

On October 11, an automotive management company settled claims by the Department of Justice (DOJ) alleging that the company had violated the False Claims Act by knowingly providing false information in support of its Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness application. For more information, click here.

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Defaulted Loans: Florida State Laws, Federal Laws and Federal Regulations

Jimerson Firm

When a lender holds a defaulted loan there are several issues that need to be considered before initiating a foreclosure. Additionally, specific Federal regulations may also apply and provide additional requirements for lenders holding VA loans or FHA loans, or provide protections for service members.

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A Primer on What Lenders Need to Know About Foreclosure Appeals in Florida

Jimerson Firm

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. Sometimes, a lender’s foreclosure lawsuit will be dismissed.

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NY Court of Appeals Clarifies 90-Day Foreclosure Notice Issues In New York

Troutman Sanders

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.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

On May 1, the CFPB proposed a rule to implement a congressional mandate to establish consumer protections for residential property assessed clean energy (PACE) loans. PACE loans, secured by a property tax lien on the borrower’s home, are often promoted as a way to finance clean energy improvements, such as solar panels.