ARTICLES BY ROACH & LIN, P.C.
Located in Syosset, NY, Roach & Lin, P.C. has the most experienced professionals in real estate, litigation, foreclosure, and bankruptcy law. Our vast knowledge and experience allow us to effectively take on any case. We do everything we can to better serve our clients and exceed their expectations! To learn more about our practice, please read some interesting articles about New York debt collection and real estate law.
Lender’s Title Insurance: It’s No Guarantee
Title insurance is an indemnification contract, like many other types of insurance. Just as a life insurance policy does not ensure you will live forever, a title insurance policy does not guarantee that your title is valid, but merely provides the insured with compensation to offset the loss sustained as a result of title not being as insured.
What Recourse Does a Lender Have When A Mortgagor’s Signature is Forged?
Most residential mortgages are executed by a husband and wife. When you discover that one of their signatures was forged, there are still several means in which your investment may still be recovered:
How to Choose a Law Firm – Size Matters!
Whether you have an individual matter or a high volume of cases, there are a variety of factors to consider when deciding which law firm to retain. One of the most important of these factors is the size of the law firm.
Avoiding Transfer Tax Penalties for REOs
When real estate is sold in New York State, the seller must pay a “transfer tax.” If the property is located in New York City, or other municipalities that impose transfer taxes of their own, an additional transfer tax must be paid to the municipality as well.
If The Bank Financing My Mortgage Goes Out of Business, Could I Really Lose My Deposit?
Most people buying houses today have only a vague idea of how the process really works. They know that the contract will be contingent upon their mortgage approval, and that if they fail to obtain a mortgage commitment, their contract deposit will be refunded.
What’s a Collection Attorney and What Do Litigation Attorneys Do
In order to effectively utilize the courts to collect a debt owed, a creditor must understand the difference between litigation attorneys and collection attorneys.