The First Circuit Court of Appeals issued a noteworthy decision earlier this month about one of the required notices for a Massachusetts foreclosure. The decision, Thompson v. JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., is included below. Foreclosure Notice Requirement – “Paragraph 22” more »
Last week, I filed a brief for a pending appeal in the First Circuit Court of Appeals concerning a lost promissory note. This appeal concerns a critical issue of Massachusetts foreclosure law: the need for a lender to have a more »
A common question for homeowners facing foreclosure is whether they will owe money after a foreclosure. While it is possible to owe money after a foreclosure sale (commonly known as a deficiency judgment), there are requirements that a lender must more »
Happy New Year! I hope 2018 has been off to a great start for you . . . besides the cold weather. A recent foreclosure case that I successfully resolved is the basis for this blog post: obtaining a loan more »
The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued an important decision this week on preserving a “Pinti” defense under paragraph 22 of the standard mortgage. In US Bank v. Milan, the Appeals Court ruled that a homeowner failed to preserve this foreclosure defense more »
Fall has been off to a great start for me, and I hope for you too. My busy schedule is providing me opportunities to work on some great cases and I’m looking forward–to what I hope–will be some rewarding outcomes more »
In this blog post, I want to discuss the options available to stop foreclosure in Massachusetts. Massachusetts is a non-judicial foreclosure state, meaning that a bank does not need to go to court to foreclose a home. Instead, a bank more »
A recent decision by the Massachusetts Land Court discusses the importance of properly challenging a foreclosure in Massachusetts, and the ramifications of failing to do so correctly. This case, Kenney v. Brown, is to the best of my knowledge the first more »
Foreclosures in Massachusetts generally begin through a notice of default. A homeowner who is behind on their mortgage loan often receives many letters informing them of their owed balance. A formal notice of default, however, is required under state law more »
Foreclosure help can be essential for homeowners attempting to avoid foreclosure and save their homes. One of the biggest mistakes homeowners make is waiting too long to get assistance with this stressful process. When should homeowners seek foreclosure help? Preparing more »
