If I short sale my home, how long do I have to wait to buy it back???

If you make a false statement in a short sale transaction and are caught it is called bank fraud which is a federal crime. Do not take this...

I have lost an investment property in Florida due to foreclosure. Can a def judment come after me in a non recourse state of WA?

Yes. Florida is a state that recognizes deficiencies. Your mortgage and note ( which few consumers ever bother to read ) state that Florida law...

I am in the process of closing on my house with a short sale in place but BOA did not give me anyting in writing to set me free

BOA is a very difficult bank to deal with in short sale situations. Unless there is mortgage insurance or they are servicing a loan that they do...

There are 3 ways that banks win foreclosure cases. (1) Default. Banks win by default when nobody shows up. (2) Summary Judgment... if the bank...

If a motion for default has been filed against you then it is essential that an answer is served in your case. My suggestion is that retain an...

My brothers house went in foreclosure and sold 2 years ago.now the bank came back ask for $47000, what can he do, is there help

I see that you are in Kissimmee, FL. The answer to your question will depend on what state your borther's property was located in. Florida is a...

What are the legal consequences of walking away from my house?

The consequences of a homeowner “walking away from their house” varies from state to state depending on whether the state is a deficiency state...

Is the original Lender on the Note & Mortgage considered an indispensable party?

The original lender is usually not an indispensable party. If the original lender endorsed the note the original lender is not an indispensable...

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Was served foreclosure suit but bank is still considering a loan modification How do I respond. Only have 11 days

If you applied for loan modification more than a few weeks before the foreclosure lawsuit was filed there is a significant chance that the loan...

We have 2 home equity loans and just recd. foreclosure papers. How long is the process and when do I have to vacate?

The foreclosure process does not have a set duration. If you do nothing and the lawyer for the lender is diligent the lender's lawyer will ask the...