In Florida, there is a five-year statute of limitations that prevents banks from proceeding with a foreclosure beyond that time period, even after a lengthy court process. However, some mortgage servicers are making payments on behalf of their borrowers to help keep the accounts active in an attempt to preserve their foreclosure rights.
These servicers are waiting on the Florida Supreme Court’s decision on the case U.S. Bank v. Bartram. This case will determine if servicers can restart foreclosures after five years or if they will be barred by Florida’s statute of limitations.
If the court rules that mortgage servicers cannot restart the clock, some foreclosures could be permanently barred, forcing banks to accept less, give deals or greatly lower the monthly payment, according to the article by Moody’s Investors Service. Banks may also opt for a short sale in order to get any recoveries.
According to the report, the court’s ruling will impact a minor amount of cases. “Only approximately three percent of private label loans backed by properties in Florida had a prior foreclosure dismissed and are greater than 60 days delinquent or in foreclosure.”
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