Apr 05 2009
Mediation May Be The Answer
Judges have been leaning more towards granting mediation in cases where the foreclosed property is owner-occupied. In order to have mediation granted, the borrower must file a Motion for Mediation with the court prior to the foreclosure hearing. The judge will then enter an Order granting mediation and ordering the mortgage-holder or representative to attend the mediation in person. The lender can be sanctioned or have the foreclosure suit dismissed without prejudice for failing to attend the mediation.
At the mediation, the borrower needs to bring full financials with them including proof of employment, bank account information, and other proof of what they can afford to pay each month. The lender must send someone who has the full authority to make a deal at the mediation. The mediator must report the result of the mediation to the Court within 10 days of the mediation. No notice for trial, motion for default judgment, or motion for summary judgment can be filed until the mediation has been held.
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