February 3, 2010

Vermont Judge Sua Sponte Knocks Down MERS on Standing

“Plaintiff Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.’s foreclosure action is DISMISSED for lack of standing. Accordingly, the Court’s Order, issued August 27, 2009, granting plaintiff’s Motion for Default Judgment against the defendants Frank and Ellen Johnston is VACATED. The dismissal of the foreclosure action is without prejudice as to allow the proper plaintiff to come forward.” …

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No Help in Sight, More Homeowners Walk Away

New research suggests that when a home’s value falls below 75 percent of the amount owed on the mortgage, the owner starts to think hard about walking away, even if he or she has the money to keep paying. See the whole article in New York Times. Extensive discussion of the issue. It’s beginning to …

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