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Help for Homeowners

- Foreclosure Assistance - Help for Homeowners Facing Foreclosure.

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• Know Your Rights in Foreclosure.
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  - A Renter's Rights in Foreclosure.
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  Residential Foreclosure Actions Consumer Bill of Rights
  
  This Residential Foreclosure Actions Consumer Bill of Rights supplies assistance to property owners dealing with foreclosure in New york city. A foreclosure is a lawsuit, and property owners should seek assistance from an attorney or housing counselor in checking out possible legal defenses to the suit. Homeowners need to likewise understand their general rights and commitments highlighted below.
  
  Throughout the Foreclosure Process
  
  You can stay in your home and the task to maintain your residential or commercial property unless and till a court orders you to vacate. If you abandon your home, the complainant (bank or mortgage servicer) might be able to foreclose on your residential or commercial property through an expedited process in court. To avoid this outcome, remain in your home and carefully review and respond to files you receive from the complainant or the court in your foreclosure case. A failure to respond or appear in court when needed to do so could make it easier for the plaintiff to reveal that your residential or commercial property is vacant and deserted, which could put you at danger of a sped up foreclosure.
  
  You have a right to be represented by an attorney and might be qualified free of charge legal or housing counseling services.
  
  You have a right to be devoid of harassment or foreclosure scams. Strongly consider seeking advice from a lawyer or housing therapist, if offered, before signing any documents. If you are the target of harassment or scams, contact DFS by calling our Consumer Hotline at (800) 342-3736.
  
  You have a right to prevent foreclosure if you repay your loan completely at any time previous to the sale of your home, or if you work out a settlement with the plaintiff.
  
  Before a Foreclosure Action Begins in Court
  
  You have a right to be notified at least 90 days before a foreclosure fit is submitted informing you that you remain in default and at risk of foreclosure. You can check out "loss mitigation" alternatives that may enable you to keep your home and prevent litigation. The bank or mortgage servicer is needed to assist you understand your loss mitigation alternatives. If you have actually sent a finished loss mitigation application, your bank or mortgage servicer must finish its evaluation of your application before continuing with the foreclosure match.
  
  RPAPL § 1303 has actually been changed to need complainants in foreclosure actions to provide a more particular and practical notification to debtors regarding their rights and responsibilities during the foreclosure procedure. Specifically, the notice needs to suggest that property owners deserve to remain in their homes up until a foreclosure sale happens and the obligation to maintain their residential or commercial property and pay relevant taxes up until such time. This section is planned to assist prevent residential or commercial properties from ending up being uninhabited in the very first place. Read the particular language needed by RPAPL § 1303.
  
  RPAPL § 1304 requires mortgage lenders to offer debtors a minimum of ninety days' notice before starting a foreclosure action. Currently, this Pre-Foreclosure Notice (" PFN") need to consist of the following language: "As of ___, your mortgage is ___ days in default ... You can cure this default by making the payment of ___ dollars by ___." Unfortunately, debtors typically interpreted this arrangement to mean that as long as the borrower provided the mentioned quantity by the date defined, the loan would be renewed. Quite frequently, the "treatment date" specified in the PFN is the earliest date on which the creditor can begin a foreclosure action, which is 90 days after sending the PFN. When the borrower waits a full 90 days to offer the quantity specified, any missed payments and associated interest and charges from the intervening months would be contributed to the shortage. In such a case, the borrower who submits the quantity stated in the PFN would remain in default due to intervening accruals, regardless of his or her good-faith efforts to attend to the default specified in the PFN.
  
  The brand-new law addresses this concern by amending the first line of the notification to read "As of ____ your mortgage is ____ days and ___ dollars in default." Similarly, it adds language to RPAPL § 1304 which highlights the debtor's continuous rights and responsibilities throughout the foreclosure procedure. Read the new pre-foreclosure notice language.
  
  Once a Foreclosure Action Begins
  
  You deserve to get a copy of the legal papers in the foreclosure lawsuit when it begins. This is referred to as "service" of the Summons and Complaint. You need to react to the Summons and Complaint with an "Answer" within 20 days after you have actually been personally served, and within thirty days if served on you by other ways. The Answer is your opportunity to state your defenses.
  
  You ought to seek advice from a lawyer or housing therapist for assistance in this procedure.
  
  You have an obligation to appear at all set up court looks. If you fail to appear, you risk losing important rights, which might cause the loss of the case and your home.
  
  You have a right to request court authorization to proceed without paying court costs.
  
  At a Compulsory Settlement Conference
  
  You have a right to an explanation of the nature of the foreclosure action versus you.
  
  Both celebrations have an obligation to bring all necessary files to the settlement conference. For a general list of needed documents, go to the Mandatory Settlement Conference details page.
  
  Both parties should negotiate in "great faith", which means honestly and relatively. If you fail to do so, you might lose the opportunity to pursue a court-supervised settlement. If the bank or mortgage servicer fails to do so, the court may enforce likewise considerable charges. Negotiating in excellent faith does not require either celebration to settle.
  
  If you previously failed to send an Answer, you will be given an additional thirty days to do so at the settlement conference.
  
  After Settlement Agreement or Fully Executed Loss Mitigation Agreement
  
  Within 90 days of settling a settlement, the lis pendens designation on your residential or commercial property, which alerts people that title to your residential or commercial property is in dispute, must be lifted.
  
  You might be accountable for extra taxes if you reach a settlement that includes debt forgiveness. Consult from a tax expert about any resulting tax effects.
  
  After Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale
  
  Upon a judgment of foreclosure and sale, the brand-new owner can seek to evict you from the residential or commercial property.
  
  If the home is resold for more than what you owe, you have a right to submit an application with the court for the surplus funds, subject to specific deadlines. It is very important to seek assistance from a legal company if you believe you are owed a surplus.
  
  If the home is offered for less than what you owe, the lending institution might submit an application for a judgment against you for the difference, called a shortage judgment. You might have the right to object to the quantity of any shortage judgment, consisting of interest and charges.
  
  Get Help! Contact a Not-for-Profit Housing Counselor
  
  Housing therapists that handle foreclosure-related issues can provide you guidance on your choices and resources at little or no cost. They may also have the ability to work out with your lender totally free and assist you find totally free legal services in your location.
  
  Housing counseling resources for New Yorkers consist of:
  
  - New york city's Homeowner Protection Program (HOPP), which connects with housing therapists and legal services at no cost. Call the HOPP hotline at (855) 466-3456 or see homeownerhelpny.com.
• You can discover a list of authorized non-profit housing counselors by county here, on the DFS website.
• 24-Hour assistance is readily available toll-free on the HOPE NOW hotline at 888-995-HOPE (888-995-4673). HOPE NOW is an alliance of HUD authorized counseling agents, servicers, and investors that supply totally free support.
• If you live in New York City, you can also call 311.
  
  If you are in a foreclosure lawsuit, you should seek advice from a lawyer.
  
  Seek Legal Assistance
  
  Contact a lawyer and evaluate your mortgage documents. Ensure your loan is not in violation of any laws. If you do not have an attorney, the New York State Bar Association may be able to refer you to a suitable attorney for your circumstance.
  
  If you can not pay for a private attorney, resources for totally free or low-cost legal support include:
  
  - New York's Homeowner Protection Program (HOPP), which connects with housing counselors and legal services at no cost. Call the HOPP hotline at (855) 466-3456 or go to homeownerhelpny.com.
• The New York State Bar Association's Lawyer Referral and Information Service.
• The Legal Service Corporation site. LawHelp.org, an online directory site of free legal provider in New York.