Starting at the end of July 2019, NJ homeowners are now entitled to two sheriff sale adjournments of up to 30 days for $28. Read on for more details about this new law. At the End of July 2019, NJ Sheriff Sale Adjournments Changed In April 2019, Governor Phil Murphy signed a package of bills […]
New NJ Law Requires Lenders to Send Foreclosure Mediation Notice
BEWARE MISLEADING NOTICES OF INTENT TO FORECLOSE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO FORECLOSE CANNOT CLAIM THAT A FORECLOSURE HAS BEEN FILED. SENDING THE NEW JERSEY COURT MEDIATION PACKET MAY BE IMPROPER. YOU SHOULD NOT RECEIVE A PACKET OF DOCUMENTS THAT LOOKS LIKE THIS: Click here to see a full example of an incorrect Foreclosure Mediation […]
Can I Still Stop Foreclosure If I’ve Defaulted on a Loan Modification?
I Defaulted on My Modified Loan. Can I Still Stop Foreclosure? You have the right to defend a foreclosure, even if you have defaulted on a loan modification. At the Law Firm of Ira J. Metrick, we often receive calls from homeowners who had a prior loan modification, but ended up defaulting on the loan […]
Can I Be Denied a Loan Modification Due to a Title Issue in NJ?
Will a Lien or Judgment Against My Home Prevent Me From Getting a Loan Modification? New Jersey homeowners have reported that their lenders have denied or cancelled loan modifications due to alleged titles issues against their home, such as a lien or judgment like a second mortgage, equity loan, Home Owners Association (HOA) lien, or […]
What Are My Options For Stopping an FHA Foreclosure?
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA), a branch of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), insures mortgages for homeowners who may not qualify for traditional mortgage due to poor credit or other financial struggles. There are several differences between FHA insured mortgages and traditional mortgages: Borrowers with FHA loans can pay a much smaller […]
Can Bankruptcy Stop an HOA Foreclosure?
Understanding HomeOwners Association (HOA) and Condominium Foreclosure In New Jersey In New Jersey, if you live in a condominium, townhome or a single family home that is part of a common interest development, you most likely have to pay dues and assessments to a condominium association (COA) or a homeowners’ association (HOA). Falling behind on […]
Am I Responsible For Bills After a Sheriff Sale?
Who Pays Taxes and Other Costs After the Sheriff Sale? When the foreclosure process is over and your home has been sold to a new owner at a Sheriff Sale, you will most likely have to move. However, under New Jersey law, there are procedures the new owner must go through before they can take […]
Ira Metrick Wins FDCPA Violation Case On Behalf of Disabled NJ Veteran
Mr. Metrick recently had a published decision against a bank and law firm on behalf of a disabled New Jersey veteran for claims under the FDCPA (FLORY v. MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC and FIRST ATLANTIC FEDERAL CREDIT UNION et al (3:18-cv-15522), New Jersey District Court). In their decision, the court required the bank and […]
Breaking Down The New NJ Foreclosure Laws
On Monday April 30th, Governor Phil Murphy signed a package of bills into law designed to help New Jersey homeowners facing foreclosure stay in their homes, as well as addressing other aspects of the NJ foreclosure crisis. Here is a breakdown of these new laws. We will be providing more information as it becomes available. […]
Can I Stop a NJ Sheriff Sale If I Have Equity in My Home?
My Home is Scheduled for a NJ Sheriff Sale, But I Have Equity. What Should I Do? If you have positive equity in your home that is scheduled for a sheriff sale, don’t let the sale go through before you’ve had the chance to sell it. In many cases, a judge will stay the sheriff […]
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