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Help for Homeowners

- Foreclosure Assistance - Help for Homeowners Facing Foreclosure.

Find a Housing Counselor.
If You Fall Behind.
Know Your Options.
Know Your Rights in Foreclosure.
Settlement Conferences

- A Renter's Rights in Foreclosure.
Rent-To-Own and Installment Contracts.
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- Basic Coverage and Adding Coverage.
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Managing and Mitigating Losses

Residential Foreclosure Actions Consumer Bill of Rights

This Residential Foreclosure Actions Consumer Bill of Rights supplies guidance to homeowners facing foreclosure in New york city. A foreclosure is a lawsuit, and house owners need to look for assistance from a lawyer or housing therapist in checking out prospective legal defenses to the match. Homeowners ought to also know their general rights and obligations highlighted listed below.

Throughout the Foreclosure Process

You have the right to remain in your home and the task to maintain your residential or commercial property unless and till a court orders you to abandon. If you abandon your home, the plaintiff (bank or mortgage servicer) may be able to foreclose on your residential or commercial property through an expedited procedure in court. To avoid this result, remain in your home and thoroughly review and react to documents you get from the plaintiff or the court in your foreclosure case. A failure to react or appear in court when required to do so could make it easier for the plaintiff to show that your residential or commercial property is uninhabited and abandoned, which could put you at threat of an accelerated foreclosure.

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

You have a right to be totally free from harassment or foreclosure scams. Strongly think about talking to an attorney or housing therapist, if available, before signing any papers. 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 prevent foreclosure if you repay your loan completely at any time prior to the sale of your home, or if you work out a settlement with the complainant.

Before a Foreclosure Action Begins in Court

You have a right to be notified at least 90 days before a foreclosure suit is submitted notifying you that you are in default and at danger of foreclosure. You can check out "loss mitigation" choices that might permit you to keep your home and prevent litigation. The bank or mortgage servicer is required to help you comprehend your loss mitigation options. If you have submitted a finished loss mitigation application, your bank or mortgage servicer need to complete its evaluation of your application before proceeding with the foreclosure fit.

RPAPL § 1303 has been modified to need plaintiffs in foreclosure actions to supply a more particular and valuable notice to customers concerning their rights and obligations during the foreclosure process. Specifically, the notification must suggest that property owners can remain in their homes up until a foreclosure sale takes place and the commitment to preserve their residential or commercial property and pay applicable taxes up until such time. This section is meant to assist avoid residential or commercial properties from becoming vacant in the first place. Read the specific language needed by RPAPL § 1303.

RPAPL § 1304 needs mortgage lenders to offer customers a minimum of ninety days' notification before starting a foreclosure action. Currently, this Pre-Foreclosure Notice (" PFN") should include 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 typically translated this provision to imply that as long as the debtor offered the specified amount by the date defined, the loan would be renewed. Frequently, the "treatment date" specified in the PFN is the earliest date on which the financial institution can start a foreclosure action, which is 90 days after sending the PFN. When the debtor waits a complete 90 days to offer the amount specified, any missed out on payments and associated interest and fees from the stepping in months would be contributed to the deficiency. In such a case, the customer who sends the amount stated in the PFN would stay in default due to intervening accruals, despite his/her good-faith efforts to address the default specified in the PFN.

The brand-new law addresses this issue by changing the very first line of the notice to read "As of ____ your mortgage is ____ days and ___ dollars in default." Similarly, it includes language to RPAPL § 1304 which highlights the borrower's ongoing rights and obligations throughout the foreclosure process. Read the new pre-foreclosure notification language.

Once a Foreclosure Action Begins

You deserve to receive a copy of the legal papers in the foreclosure suit when it starts. This is referred to 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 one month if served on you by other methods. The Answer is your opportunity to state your defenses.

You should seek advice from a lawyer or housing therapist for assistance in this procedure.

You have a commitment to appear at all set up court appearances. If you fail to appear, you run the risk of losing important rights, which might result in the loss of the case and your home.

You have a right to request court authorization to continue without paying court costs.

At a Mandatory Settlement Conference

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

Both parties have an obligation to bring all needed documents to the settlement conference. For a general list of needed files, check out the Mandatory Settlement Conference info page.

Both celebrations need to negotiate in "great faith", which suggests truthfully and fairly. If you stop working to do so, you might lose the chance to pursue a court-supervised settlement. If the bank or mortgage servicer stops working to do so, the court might enforce likewise significant penalties. Negotiating in excellent faith does not require either party to settle.

If you previously failed to submit an Answer, you will be provided an additional thirty days to do so at the settlement conference.

After Settlement Agreement or Fully Executed Loss Mitigation Agreement

Within 90 days of finalizing a settlement, the lis pendens classification on your residential or commercial property, which cautions people that title to your residential or commercial property remains in conflict, need to be raised.

You might be accountable for extra taxes if you reach a settlement that consists of debt forgiveness. Seek guidance from a tax professional about any resulting tax repercussions.

After Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale

Upon a judgment of foreclosure and sale, the new owner can seek 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, based on certain due dates. It is necessary to seek help from a legal service supplier if you believe you are owed a surplus.

If the home is cost less than what you owe, the lender might submit an application for a judgment versus you for the difference, known as a shortage judgment. You may have the right to object to the quantity 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 provide you advice on your options and resources at little or no charge. They may likewise be able to work out with your lending institution totally free and help you find free legal services in your area.

Housing counseling resources for New Yorkers consist of:

- New york city's Homeowner Protection Program (HOPP), which connects with housing therapists and legal services at no charge. Call the HOPP hotline at (855) 466-3456 or go to homeownerhelpny.com.
You can find a list of approved non-profit housing therapists by county here, on the DFS website.
24-Hour help is offered toll-free on the HOPE NOW hotline at 888-995-HOPE (888-995-4673). HOPE NOW is an alliance of HUD approved counseling representatives, servicers, and financiers that supply totally free assistance.
If you reside in New York City, you can likewise call 311.

If you are in a foreclosure court case, you ought to seek advice from a lawyer.

Seek Legal Assistance

Contact a lawyer and review your mortgage documents. Make sure your loan is not in infraction of any laws. If you do not have a lawyer, the New york city State Bar Association might have the ability to refer you to an appropriate lawyer for your circumstance.

If you can not manage a private attorney, resources free of charge or low-cost legal help consist of:

- New york city's Homeowner Protection Program (HOPP), which connects with housing therapists and legal services at no expense. Call the HOPP hotline at (855) 466-3456 or visit homeownerhelpny.com.
The New York State Bar Association's Lawyer Referral and Information Service.
The Legal Service Corporation website. LawHelp.org, an online directory of free legal company in New York.