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PBS: Faulty Paperwork Prompts Foreclosure Investigation

In the following video Justice Schack, a NY Supreme Court Judge, and others discuss and provide examples of faulty foreclosure paperwork: PBS Video: Faulty Paperwork Prompts Foreclosure Investigation As always, The Foreclosure Defense Law Firm of VAUGHN & WEBER, PLLC is here to assist you. We are conveniently located in the heart of Nassau County, […]


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Major Banks Halting Foreclosures in NY?

Are foreclosures being halted in NY? Foreclosure defense is a large part of our law practice. We are currently defending foreclosures brought by GMAC, Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo etc.  For the most part, we have not seen much evidence of these lenders suspending current foreclosure actions. They are still opposing our motions, replying […]


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News: President Obama to Announce New Plan for Underwater Homeowners

The Wall Street Journal reports that the President will announce a “short refinance” program on Tuesday. Under this program: banks and other creditors that write down mortgages to less than the value of the property can essentially hand off the reduced loan to the government. The process involves refinancing borrowers into loans backed by the […]


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Foreclosure Summons and Complaint

I was just served with a foreclosure summons and complaint, what should I do? You should respond! The summons tells you that a foreclosure action has been filed and that you have twenty (20) or thirty (30) days to respond.  The complaint tells you why the foreclosure action was brought. There are several different ways […]


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Tenants and Foreclosure

Many tenants are finding out that the property they are renting has been foreclosed on. As I stated in an earlier post, NY foreclosure law now requires that tenants residing in foreclosed properties receive written notification of the change in ownership of the property. The law also requires that the tenant be allowed to remain […]


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Fighting Foreclosure After a Default Judgment

Your lender brought a mortgage foreclosure action and obtained a default judgment against you. So, it’s game over and you are bound to lose your home to foreclosure, right? Not necessarily! The scenario usually goes something like this: Your mortgage lender brought a foreclosure action against you and allegedly had you served with a summons […]


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