Archive for 'foreclosure defenses' Category
Dec 11, 2023

In the complex landscape of foreclosure defense, the role of a skilled attorneys is paramount. So many of you told us of your struggles in finding an expert in this are I thought it important to share the importance of why Foreclosure Defense is such a specialty. These legal professionals bring a wealth of knowledge […]

Jul 14, 2023

Hello, Lance Denha esq. here to discuss a 12 step program to defend against a foreclosure in a non-judicial state, as well as a judicial states. In a non-judicial foreclosure state, the foreclosure process typically does not involve the court system, and the lender can foreclose on a property without filing a lawsuit. The lender […]

Jun 6, 2023

A Personal Farewell After nearly two decades of work as both a lawyer and investment banker, I must share something deeply personal: due to my declining medical condition, I will no longer be able to provide legal services—whether pro bono or paid. I have turned over my practice to Lance Denha, Esq., a trusted colleague […]

May 22, 2023

Why This Opinion Matters Here is a case where counsel parsed the words and documents down to their essence—and won in circumstances where most would predict defeat. see Opinion 5-18-2023. The decision is important for several reasons. The Fact Pattern Plaintiff (Shetty) acquired title from the homeowner before the foreclosure sale and before the reinstatement […]

May 11, 2023

Why “Not Losing” Is the Real Strategy In foreclosure litigation, homeowners do best when they focus not on winning outright, but on not losing. The system is designed to presume that foreclosure is valid. To overcome this, the goal isn’t to deliver a knockout blow—it’s to keep the case alive and prevent foreclosure through procedure, […]

May 9, 2023

What Makes Someone an Expert? An expert witness is someone with knowledge beyond the scope of the judge. To qualify: You must show it’s more likely than not that the witness will testify about something the court concedes it doesn’t know. An expert cannot testify on conclusions of law (e.g., calling something “illegal” or “fraud”). […]

Mar 27, 2023

The UCC and Foreclosure Law The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) governs nearly all financial transactions in the U.S. and has been adopted by every state. For homeowners, two sections matter most: Article 3 – Governs negotiable instruments (like promissory notes). Article 9 – Governs secured transactions (like mortgages). For years, foreclosure defense has relied on […]

Feb 15, 2023

From LoanDepot quarterly report, 2022: The Company derives income primarily from gains on the origination and sale of loans to investors, income from loan servicing, and fees charged for settlement services related to the origination and sale of loans. Not one word about revenues or profits arising from the receipt of principal and interest from […]

Feb 10, 2023

Hat tip to summer chic Judicial Notice is a rule of evidence in which the court receives a written request to accept a document into evidence as proof of the truth of the matter asserted. In Foreclosures, the truth of the matter asserted is that there is an unpaid loan account, and the named plaintiff […]

Feb 2, 2023

The mortgage lien is designed to protect against financial loss — not to promote financial gain. If Wall Street wants to protect the financial gains it created from its crazy scheme using weapons of mass financial destruction, then the least it should do is share a little of that with homeowners, consumers, the government, and […]