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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. Purchasers of Foreclosed Property May be Protected. 702.036(1)(a); c.f. Nationstar Mortg.,

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Mitigating Risks Associated with Hotel, Restaurant and Entertainment Industry Economic Challenges: Part 5 – Commercial Foreclosures 101

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Sometimes, foreclosure of a commercial property is the only option available to lenders and servicers to limit losses as a result of defaults on hotel and restaurant mortgages. Parts 1-4 of this series discussed pre-foreclosure options available to lenders dealing with hotel/restaurant mortgage defaults. 702.015(4) , Fla.

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Mitigating Risks Associated with Hotel, Restaurant and Entertainment Industry Economic Challenges – Part 7: Expediting the Commercial Foreclosure Process Under Section 702.10, Florida Statutes

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The first half of this series evaluated options available to lenders prior to instituting a commercial foreclosure action. The second-half of this series has evaluated available options to lenders during the pendency of the foreclosure action. Orders to Show Cause Under Section 702.10, Florida Statutes. Section 702.10(1)(a)

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Serving a Defendant in a Residential Foreclosure Action by Publication

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A residential mortgage foreclosure action is initiated in Florida by filing a verified complaint with the appropriate court. It is important for the plaintiff to check the local rules in the county where the foreclosure action is filed to determine if there are any procedural requirements. 49.08, Fla. 1)(c), Fla. 702.035, Fla.

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Certification of Original Promissory Note is Required To Bring a Mortgage Foreclosure Action

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In 2013, the Legislature enacted Section 702.015 , Florida Statutes, which sets forth new pleading requirements for residential foreclosure actions. At that time, the Legislature requested the Florida Supreme Court to amend the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure to provide expedited foreclosure proceedings in conformity with Section 702.015.

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Mitigating Risks Associated with Hotel, Restaurant and Entertainment Industry Economic Challenges: Part 4 – Assignment of Rents Under Section 697.07, Florida Statutes

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Parts 1-3 of this series explored alternative pre-foreclosure loss mitigation options for lenders including acceleration and enforcement of personal guarantees. Thus, the trial court did not abuse its discretion by requiring the borrowers to deposit all hotel revenue into the court registry pending final judgment.

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SBA Loans: How to Maximize Recovery by Liquidating Real Property

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When a small business association (“SBA”) loan is converted to liquidation status, the lender must begin liquidating the collateral. If the collateral is real property, the lender must liquidate all parcels of real property that has a Recoverable Value over $10,000. Is the Recoverable Value of the Property Over $10,000? See SOP 50 57.

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