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Protections Provided by the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act
The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA), originally called the Soldiers and Sailors Civil Relief Act (SCRA), was enacted in 1940 to provide protection for members of the armed forces while serving our country. It requires lenders to provide forbearance and the reduction of interest rates with respect to certain obligations of military members, as well as restricting the entry of default judgments or evictions against them and their dependents.
CEMA vs. HOA Liens Which Have Priority
A Consolidation, Extension & Modification Agreement (CEMA) is an agreement that, as its name implies, consolidates two or more mortgages, extends the term of the obligation secured by them, and modifies its terms.
What Can a Seller Do When a Buyer Is Unable or Unwilling to Close as Scheduled?
When real estate is sold, the contract typically specifies that the closing will take place “on or about” a specified date. These “words of art” mean that the specified date is merely a “target date” and that the parties intend to close sometime in its vicinity; furthermore, each party will be entitled to an adjournment for a “reasonable time,” if needed, which New York courts have consistently defined as thirty (30) days.
Residential Real Estate: Buying vs. Renting
Is it better to buy or to rent?
Whether you choose to live in an apartment, a townhouse, or a house is a matter of personal taste. The decision to purchase or rent, however, is a financial matter.
Why I Love Teaching at St. John’s University School of Law
I have been teaching at St. John’s University School of Law as an adjunct professor since 1987. Adjunct law school professors teach part-time as opposed to full-time, and are typically lawyers who are brought in to lecture on their expertise.
Mortgages: Adjustable or Fixed Rate; Which Is Better for You?
One of the most important decisions to make when purchasing a home is the type of mortgage to obtain.
A fixed rate mortgage is one where the interest rate remains the same throughout the entire life of the loan, until it is fully paid off.