CREATIVE APPROACH
Roach & Lin, P.C. is a New York law firm with over 40 years of experience representing Default Mortgage Servicers in matters involving Foreclosure, Bankruptcy, Evictions, REO Sales, Loss Mitigation and Litigation.
At Roach & Lin, we are lawyers that think outside of the box, finding creative and innovative approaches to assist Mortgage Servicers and Investors. The personal service and expeditious response time is the foundation of our practice. Read our article “Reducing the NY Foreclosure Timeline” to learn more about one of our creative approaches.
Fees
Roach & Lin, P.C. accepts all GSE fee schedules as well as those of any major lending institution or mortgage servicer.
Wall Street Quality at Long Island Prices
Roach & Lin, P.C. has acquired a reputation for creatively and successfully serving creditor’s rights in bankruptcy and foreclosure since 1979. Long Island Business News consistently ranks us amongst Long Island’s top law firms, yet we are small enough to always make your case a priority. Feel free to contact us at (516) 938-3100 or email us at info@roachlin.com
“The law office of Roach and Lin’s expertise and diligence has helped reduce foreclosure timelines on all of my NPL’s”
“The law firm of Roach & Lin continues to exceed our expectations in every way possible, as they outperform countless legal teams. As the owner of a national asset management company, we work with attorneys in almost every state, Roach & Lin wholeheartedly, hands down, is our favorite. Aside from their incredible legal expertise, and their ability to consistently operate with velocity, they work under an umbrella of integrity and incredible personal service. It’s one thing to be at the top of your industry in performance, it is another to do it while providing ‘Nordstrom’s’ customer service. Roach & Lin encapsulates that philosophy.”
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“Roach & Lin, P.C. is a rare gem in Long Island New York that is managed by Chinese speaking management. They handled the purchase of our house with utmost care. They were always looking out for our best interest during our real estate transaction. I highly recommend using them for your real estate transactions!”
LATEST PUBLICATIONS
New York Reverse Mortgages: Pre-Foreclosure & Settlement Conferences
New York now requires a notice prior to a foreclosure and mandatory settlement conferences. Reverse mortgages were previously not subject to these statutes.
Three “New” New York Foreclosure Laws Effective December 20, 2016
The number of New York vacant and abandoned houses in foreclosure have skyrocketed in the past few years as a result of the incredibly long foreclosure process in New York, causing a blight on residential neighborhoods and prompting outrage from local municipalities. (See my article - Zombie Foreclosures Are They Coming For You?)
Prior Foreclosure Not An “Act of Acceleration”!
By now, most servicers are fully familiar with New York’s Statute of Limitations and the nuance that it only begins to run on each installment when it becomes due unless accelerated. (See my article about the Statute of Limitations).
What Actually Happens at a Real Estate Closing?
A real estate “closing” is the event where parties meet in order to consummate a real estate transaction. At a typical real estate closing, where one party is selling real estate to another, the parties who will attend the closing consist of the sellers and their lawyer, the buyers and their lawyer, the bank's attorney, the title closer, and one or more real estate brokers.
After Surrendering in Bankruptcy, Contesting Foreclosure not Allowed
Oftentimes, a Debtor files a Bankruptcy petition that will stay a pending foreclosure. Should the Debtor seek relief under Chapter 7, all property of the Debtor becomes property of the Bankruptcy Estate and subject to disposition by the Chapter 7 Trustee, with court approval. Should the Chapter 7 Trustee determine that there is no equity in the mortgaged premises, he/she will “abandon” the property, and title will then revert back to the Debtor. The Debtor must then either pay the secured debt, or “surrender” the property to the Secured Creditor in satisfaction of, at least, the secured portion of the debt.
What is a Home Equity Loan and How Does It Work?
Years ago, banks were not permitted to make second mortgages, and the people who borrowed money secured by a second mortgage were perceived to be in financial difficulty.
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