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Post Posted: Wed May 20, 2009 3:34 pm    Post subject:
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I have a similar situation, 2 mortgages that went into forclosure. The first wrote off the debt and I own nothing, but I just got a letter from a collection agency requesting the 60,000.

I recently lost my job, so I'm surviving on unemployement benefits. My only asset is my car, which is worth about $5,000, but I owe $2,000 on it. I'm trying to figure out what the best course of action would be. I will not be able to repay that money that is owed to the bank. Should I file for bankruptcy? Do I need to get a lawyer to help me fight against this debt? What type of lawyer is best? Is there a way to get out of the debt without filing bankruptcy or ruining my credit any more than it already is?
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Post Posted: Fri May 22, 2009 6:12 am    Post subject:
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Hi

If you don't pay the money to the collection agency, they can sue you. They can put lien on your other properties, but they can't foreclose on your real estate property or repossess your car.

What type of bankruptcy do want to file? Chapter 7 or 13? Under chapter 7, your assets barring a few exceptions, will be sold to repay your creditors. It'll alsp affect your credit score negatively. On the contrary, a chapter 13 will help you pay off your debts through affordable payment plan under the supervision of the bankruptcy court. This also helps you improve your credit as you pay off your debts through the chapter 13 plan.
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Post Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 7:20 am    Post subject: forclosure
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Can a second morgage company forclose on a propery when you are current with your first morgage?
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Post Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 6:08 am    Post subject: bankruptcy
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I am in the process of remodifying my first mortgage but in order to keep the home I need to file chapter 7. Can I file chapter 7 on the 2nd mortgage once my 1st mortgage is current.
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Post Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2009 6:00 am    Post subject:
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To Phillip,

The second mortgage companies do not generally foreclose on the home, when there's a first mortgage on it. The second mortgage holder has a junior lien on the property, while the first lender holds a first lien. If the property is sold, it's the first lender who gets the money first to satisfy their loan balance. If there remains any excess money after satisfying the first mortgage, it goes towards the payment of second mortgage.

To fab,

I believe you can file chapter 7 bankruptcy on the second mortgage. If you wish to continue making payments towards the first mortgage, you can simply exclude it from bankruptcy. Even if you include the first mortgage in bankruptcy, you'll have the option to reaffirm the loan and continue making the payments.
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Post Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2009 2:04 pm    Post subject: bankruptcy
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to Phillip
the second mortgage can foreclose on your first, if it is current. What will happen, is the jr lien holder will evaluate if there is equity in the property. By requesting payoff from 1st lien holder then order an appraisal to see what the property is worth. in most cases if there is no equity they will not foreclose. But if there is equity in your property then, jr lien holder will pay your first lien off and then start frc proceedings against your property. i hope this is helpful. Exclamation
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Post Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2009 3:03 pm    Post subject: 1st & 2nd mor what do I do
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I have 1st & 2nd mortgage with same bank who service the loans not sure if same lender for both. loam 78,000 total 62,000 1st 16,000 on 2nd, 7 month behind , house is up for short sale, have offer 20,000 pending, bank call me about 2nd mortgage is not going to forecloser they want some money while short sale is pending, and 2nd is in loss dept may go to collector or sold to collector.I have walked away from house 3 months ago now renting. I have not recieved anything from a collection co. etc. how much time do you think i have before this happens and what should I expect to happen?
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Post Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2009 2:36 am    Post subject:
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Hi clif,

If there is not much of equity in the property, it is likely that the second mortgage holder will not foreclose on the property. The lender can charge off the debt and sell it to a collection agency. It depends on your individual lender when he sends the debt to collections. Once the debt is sold off, the collection agency will come after you to recover the loan amount. But you can negotiate with them and settle the debt for a lesser amount or you can set up a repayment plan with them to pay off the debt over a certain period of time.
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Post Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2010 12:27 pm    Post subject: Property Taxes/Chapter 13
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If I declare chapter 13 to protect my home, are the past due property taxes included in it? Or can someone pay the taxes and still take my home? Thanks
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Post Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2010 1:55 am    Post subject:
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Hi Akles,

As far as I know, back taxes cannot be discharged though you file bankruptcy. You will have to pay off the back taxes in full. After the bankruptcy, if you're selling the property to someone else, then he can clear the back taxes on the property and purchase it.

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Jerry
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Post Posted: Mon Sep 27, 2010 5:12 pm    Post subject: Summary judgement on foreclosure
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If the company gets a summary judgement, do I have a chance at paying off the loan before it goes to public sale?
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Post Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 2:14 am    Post subject:
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Hi Derrick!

Welcome to forums!

Your query has been replied to in the given page:
http://www.mortgagefit.com/foreclosure/judgment-payloan.html

Take a look at it. Hope it helps you.

Sussane
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Post Posted: Wed Sep 29, 2010 8:18 am    Post subject:
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I received a letter from a lawyer saying that a judgement has been sent to the court for my second mortgage for 100,000 but i do not have money to pay this, what can i do, should i file for bankruptcy i have been trying to work something out with the bank about a modification and it has been a year and they have not been able to help me at all.
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Post Posted: Thu Sep 30, 2010 12:44 am    Post subject:
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Welcome monica,

You can file bankruptcy and stop all actions against you. This will help you in stopping the judgment. In the bankruptcy filing, you can get the loan discharged. Thus, you won't remain personally liable for paying off the mortgage.

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Post Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2011 6:36 pm    Post subject: foreclosure
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i recieved a judgement today,foreclosure on 2nd mortage,total is 48000,i,m current on ist,should i file for bankruptcy on 2nd,can i still stay in home
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