Foreclosure Overbids in a Seller’s Market
What happens to Foreclosure Overbids; remaining Overbid Funds Now Go to Borrower After Paymet of All Liens.
Foreclosure
Foreclosure Consumer: Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Disclosure
Foreclosure Consumer: If you are a consumer borrower contacting our office about a property in foreclosure, please be advised that this law firm is acting as a debt collector, attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained may be used for that purpose.
How to Buy a Property in Foreclosure
As a foreclosure attorney, my staff and I constantly field phone calls and e-mails from would-be purchasers of the properties we have in foreclosure. This article attempts to set out the most useful procedures for such callers, to get the most relevant information about a particular property in foreclosure.
Overbid Funds from Colorado Foreclosure Sales
Overbid Funds from Colorado Foreclosure Sales – Don’t Leave Money On The Table You May Be Rightfully Entitled To Under State Statute If you are a homeowner that has gone through foreclosure, or a junior lien holder holding a lien on a property that is being foreclosed by a more senior lien holder, under C.R.S. … Continue Reading
Does a Private Party Foreclosure Differ from an Institutional Lender Foreclosure?
Most purchases of Colorado real estate involve some sort of mortgage financing, in order to complete the purchase. Although a majority of mortgage financing is done by banks or other lenders in the business of making loans (known as “institutional lenders”), some financing is done with a private loan usually by either the current owner … Continue Reading
Negotiate a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure for a Reverse Mortgage
Can I Negotiate a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure for a Reverse Mortgage? Q: My parents took out a reverse mortgage on their home years ago. My father has since passed away and my mother is about to permanently move into an assisted living facility. No one is living in the home and the amount … Continue Reading
Death Of The Reverse Mortgage Borrower
Left In The Cold? Rights Of Lenders, Heirs & Surviving Spouses Upon The Death Of The Reverse Mortgage Borrower Overview of Reverse Mortgages A reverse mortgage can provide a source of income for elderly individuals while allowing them to stay in their home. Many elderly individuals have much of their wealth tied up in the … Continue Reading
Lender Lien Priority Disputes
Colorado Court of Appeals Helps Clarify Lender Lien Priority Disputes With the downturn in the economy beginning in 2008 and corresponding uptick in lender foreclosures and collection actions, Colorado courts have been revisiting the arena of secured transactions. In certain cases, competing lenders have skirmished over the assets of a common borrower. These skirmishes can … Continue Reading
Loan Modification Anatomy
Many homeowners ask about the criteria for obtaining a loan modification through their existing lender. I have successfully assisted dozens of borrowers in obtaining modifications. This article will summarize some of the key characteristics of a successful loan modification request. However, before proceeding through these steps, borrowers may wish to contact their lender about a … Continue Reading
Statute of Limitations on Colorado Home Loan Default
The Statute of Limitations on a Colorado Home Loan Default Probably Isn’t What You Think. Q: What is the statute of limitations for lenders to pursue borrowers in Colorado who default on a home loan? A: Six years. Conventional wisdom has been that collection actions had to be brought by lenders within six years from the date … Continue Reading