Why it is important for a lender to file a proof of claim *

USA - December 30 2011
Unless you are a specialized lender who makes loans to debtors-in-possession, you do not make a loan with the expectation that your borrower is going to file bankruptcy.

Don't create a liability when you sell a loan *

USA - December 30 2011
These days, many institutional lenders are selling non-performing loans to financial and strategic buyers.

When your borrower files bankruptcy - a 10-point checklist *

USA - October 10 2011
This past quarter end once again reminded us that the economy remains weak and borrowers who have managed to hang on for the past three or four years are running out of staying power.

Short sale legislation progress report: legislation to correct misguided statute enacted to govern short sales *

USA - March 15 2011
Last year, the California Legislature enacted a statute that prohibits a deficiency judgment under a note secured by a first deed of trust against a dwelling of not more than four units that is sold at a short sale with a written consent of the lender.