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Help for Homeowners
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- Foreclosure Assistance - Help for Homeowners Facing Foreclosure.

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    Residential Foreclosure Actions Consumer Bill of Rights

    This Residential Foreclosure Actions Consumer Bill of Rights offers guidance to homeowners dealing with foreclosure in New york city. A foreclosure is a claim, and property owners ought to look for support from a lawyer or housing therapist in checking out potential legal defenses to the match. Homeowners must likewise know their basic rights and responsibilities highlighted below.

    Throughout the Foreclosure Process

    You have the right to remain in your home and the responsibility to preserve your residential or commercial property unless and till a court orders you to leave. If you abandon your home, the complainant (bank or mortgage servicer) may be able to foreclose on your residential or commercial property through an expedited procedure in court. To prevent this outcome, remain in your home and carefully review and respond to documents you receive from the plaintiff or the court in your foreclosure case. A failure to respond or appear in court when required to do so could make it much easier for the complainant to show that your residential or commercial property is vacant and deserted, which might put you at risk of an accelerated foreclosure.

    You have a right to be represented by a lawyer and may be eligible for totally free legal or housing counseling services.

    You have a right to be devoid of harassment or foreclosure rip-offs. Strongly consider seeking advice from with an attorney or housing counselor, if readily available, 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 avoid foreclosure if you repay your loan completely at any time prior to the sale of your home, or if you negotiate a settlement with the complainant.

    Before a Foreclosure Action Begins in Court

    You have a right to be informed a minimum of 90 days before a foreclosure suit is submitted notifying you that you remain in default and at risk of foreclosure. You have the right to explore "loss mitigation" alternatives that might enable you to keep your home and prevent litigation. The bank or mortgage servicer is needed to help you comprehend your loss mitigation options. If you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application, your bank or mortgage servicer should finish its review of your application before continuing with the foreclosure fit.

    RPAPL § 1303 has been modified to need complainants in foreclosure actions to offer a more particular and handy notice to borrowers concerning their rights and responsibilities during the foreclosure procedure. Specifically, the notice must suggest that house owners can remain in their homes up until a foreclosure sale occurs and the commitment to preserve their residential or commercial property and pay suitable taxes until such time. This area is meant to help avoid residential or commercial properties from ending up being vacant in the very first place. Read the particular language needed by RPAPL § 1303.

    RPAPL § 1304 needs mortgage lenders to give debtors at least 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 treat this default by making the payment of ___ dollars by ___." Unfortunately, customers often translated this arrangement to mean that as long as the debtor supplied the mentioned amount by the date defined, the loan would be reinstated. Quite often, the "cure date" specified in the PFN is the earliest date on which the lender can start a foreclosure action, which is 90 days after sending the PFN. When the borrower waits a full 90 days to offer the quantity defined, any missed out on payments and associated interest and fees from the intervening months would be included to the deficiency. In such a case, the borrower who submits the quantity set forth in the PFN would stay in default due to intervening accruals, in spite of his/her good-faith efforts to deal with the default defined in the PFN.

    The new law addresses this concern by changing the first line of the notification to check out "As of ____ your mortgage is ____ days and ___ dollars in default." Similarly, it includes language to RPAPL § 1304 which highlights the customer's continuous rights and duties throughout the foreclosure process. Read the brand-new pre-foreclosure notification language.

    Once a Foreclosure Action Begins

    You have the right to receive a copy of the legal papers in the foreclosure suit when it begins. This is understood 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 been personally served, and within thirty days if served on you by other ways. The Answer is your opportunity to mention your defenses.

    You must speak with a lawyer or housing therapist for aid in this procedure.

    You have a responsibility to appear at all set up court appearances. If you stop working to appear, you risk losing crucial rights, which could cause the loss of the case and your home.

    You have a right to demand court permission to continue without paying court costs.

    At a Necessary Settlement Conference

    You have a right to a description of the nature of the foreclosure action against you.

    Both parties have a responsibility to bring all essential documents to the settlement conference. For a general list of required files, check out the Mandatory Settlement Conference information page.

    Both parties must negotiate in "good faith", which indicates honestly and fairly. 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 significant penalties. Negotiating in excellent faith does not need either celebration to settle.

    If you previously working to send an Answer, you will be provided an extra one month to do so at the settlement conference.

    After Settlement Agreement or Fully Executed Loss Mitigation Agreement

    Within 90 days of completing a settlement, the lis pendens classification on your residential or commercial property, which cautions individuals that title to your residential or commercial property is in disagreement, must be raised.

    You might be accountable for additional taxes if you reach a settlement that includes financial obligation forgiveness. Seek advice from a tax professional about any resulting tax effects.

    After Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale

    Upon a judgment of foreclosure and sale, the brand-new owner can look for 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 crucial to look for help from a legal company if you believe you are owed a surplus.

    If the home is cost less than what you owe, the loan provider may submit an application for a judgment versus you for the difference, referred to as a shortage judgment. You might have the right to object to the amount of any deficiency judgment, consisting of interest and charges.

    Get Help! Contact a Not-for-Profit Housing Counselor

    Housing therapists that manage foreclosure-related concerns can give you recommendations on your options and resources at little or no charge. They might likewise be able to work out with your lending institution free of charge and assist you find free legal services in your location.

    Housing counseling resources for New Yorkers consist of:

    - New York's Homeowner Protection Program (HOPP), which links with housing therapists and legal services at no expense. 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 support is 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 financiers that offer complimentary assistance.
  • If you reside in New york city City, you can also call 311.

    If you remain in a foreclosure lawsuit, you must consult an attorney.

    Seek Legal Assistance

    Contact an attorney and review your mortgage documents. Make certain your loan is not in infraction of any laws. If you do not have an attorney, the New york city State Bar Association may be able to refer you to a proper lawyer for your scenario.

    If you can not afford a private lawyer, resources free of charge or inexpensive legal help include:

    - New york city's Homeowner Protection Program (HOPP), which links with housing counselors and legal services at no cost. Call the HOPP hotline at (855) 466-3456 or check out homeownerhelpny.com.
  • The New York State Bar Association's Lawyer Referral and Information Service.
  • The Legal Service Corporation site. LawHelp.org, an online directory of free legal service companies in New York.