Archives by Tag ' foreclosure defense '
Jul 29, 2026

How to prove it by building an evidence based defense One of the first questions many homeowners should ask after receiving a foreclosure complaint is surprisingly simple: “Is the company suing me actually the company that owns my loan?” It is an important question. That’s why making them prove they are the real creditor is […]

Jul 21, 2026

Discovering the Real Creditor Before You Lose Your Home Here’s how loan level data in foreclosure defense can stop a sale; read on. For years, foreclosure litigation has focused on documents that appear in the public record. The promissory note. The mortgage or deed of trust. Recorded assignments. Affidavits signed by loan servicers. Declarations stating […]

Jul 16, 2026

A Homeowner’s Guide to Immediate Court Relief Few events create more fear than receiving notice that your home will soon be sold at foreclosure. For many homeowners, the first reaction is panic. Phone calls are made. Modification applications are rushed to the servicer. Internet searches begin late into the night looking for one simple answer: […]

Jul 14, 2026

How to stop a Foreclosure sale For many homeowners, obtaining a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) feels like crossing the finish line. The foreclosure sale has been stopped. The immediate crisis has passed. Everyone can finally breathe. Unfortunately, that is usually only the beginning. A TRO is designed to preserve the status quo for a very […]

Jul 9, 2026

By Lance Denha esq. and Donna Steenkamp For more than twenty years, we have been saying possession of the note is not proof of ownership. This is something that many courts are only beginning to recognize. The foreclosure industry has successfully convinced courts to ask the wrong question. Instead of asking: “Who actually owns the […]

Jun 23, 2026

One of the most common statements heard from homeowners facing foreclosure is: “I wish I had acted sooner.” Unfortunately, many homeowners do not realize how quickly foreclosure timelines can move until a sale date has already been scheduled. The notices arrive. The servicer refuses to answer meaningful questions. The foreclosure attorneys continue moving forward. And […]

Jun 16, 2026

One of the most misunderstood legal remedies in real estate litigation is the quiet title action. This legal remedy is fundamentally about forcing parties claiming rights against property to prove those claims rather than relying on assumptions, labels, or recorded paperwork alone. A quiet title action is a lawsuit. Its purpose is simple: To determine […]

Jun 9, 2026

One of the most common statements heard in foreclosure courtrooms across America is: “We have possession of the note.” For many judges, lawyers, and homeowners, that statement ends the discussion. The assumption is simple: If the foreclosing party has possession of the original note, it automatically has the right to foreclose. But that assumption is […]

Jun 4, 2026

Read this 12 step Foreclosure Defense guide carefully because most homeowners lose before they ever walk into court. Not because the bank proved its case. Not because the servicer proved ownership of the debt. Not because a judge carefully reviewed every transaction involving the loan. They lose because they assume the foreclosure paperwork must be […]

Jun 2, 2026

If there is one issue that can change the direction of a foreclosure case, it is standing. It is a defense we help homeowners use the most and it works. Here at LivingLies we talk about it a lot but realize not everyone understands what are Legal Standing foreclosure defenses. Most homeowners never hear the […]