What is an Occupancy Inspection in New Jersey? If a homeowner falls behind on their mortgage payments, their mortgage lenders are entitled to conduct inspections to check on the condition of the home and determine whether the homeowner is still living there. Your mortgage gives them the right to take actions to “protect the collateral.” […]

What is a Second Mortgage? When a homeowner takes out a second loan using their house as collateral, this can be known as a credit line, equity loan, or home equity line of credit (HELOC). These loans generally utilize the equity you have in your home. However, these loans are considered “Mortgages” and they are […]

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 […]

Foreclosure can be a lengthy ordeal. While dealing with foreclosure can be stressful, it is important to understand the process and your options. The following is intended to help understand what you can expect in a foreclosure case. The NJ Foreclosure Process: Step by Step Default The foreclosure process can begin after a default of […]

Foreclosure and the Statute of Limitations Many mortgage lenders end up with a backlog of delinquent loans, and processing these can take months or even years after the borrower ceased to make payments. This means foreclosure actions on a property may be subject to a time limit known as a statute of limitations. Any legal […]