Paragraph 22 of the Standard Mortgage
An important foreclosure defense is paragraph 22 of the standard mortgage. The “standard mortgage” is the mortgage more »
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Massachusetts Appeals Court Issues Decision on “Hold the Note” Requirement for Foreclosure
The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued an important appellate decision this week on the “hold the note” more »
Overview of the Massachusetts Foreclosure Title Clearing Bill
Governor Baker signed into law the Massachusetts Foreclosure Title Clearing Bill last week. This bill, which supporters have more »
99 Homes: Fact v. Fiction
When foreclosure defense comes to the big screen, you know I’m going to see it. I took more »
Sherwin Law Firm Settles Post-Foreclosure “Ibanez” Case
I’m pleased to announce that I settled a post-foreclosure “Ibanez” case this week. I represented more »
Massachusetts Foreclosures on the Rise
The Boston Globe reports that foreclosures in Massachusetts are on the rise, increasing as much as more »
Third-Party Buyers of Foreclosed Properties: Buyer Beware
The ongoing foreclosure crisis in Massachusetts hasn’t just impacted homeowners. Third-party buyers of foreclosed homes who more »
Pinti v. Emigrant Mortgage: Strict Compliance Required for Paragraph 22 of the Standard Mortgage
The Supreme Judicial Court issued its long awaited decision last week in Pinti v. Emigrant Mortgage, more »
Practice Pointers: “I’m Not a Lawyer, But . . .”
In my work as a foreclosure defense attorney, I have met many passionate professionals committed to keeping hardworking more »
FAQ: I Received a Letter From My Loan Servicer Telling Me My Loan Has Been “Accelerated.” What Does this Mean?
Question: I received a letter from my loan servicer telling me my loan has been “accelerated.” more »