As a result of the Coronavirus, New Jersey imposed a mortgage moratorium to temporarily stop mortgage foreclosures from proceeding to help people keep their homes. However, on November 15, 2021 that moratorium ended. As a result, foreclosures can again proceed....
Foreclosure
Moratorium On Utility Disconnections is Ending
The pandemic led the Governor of New Jersey to place a moratorium on foreclosures and evictions during the pandemic. In addition, Governor Murphy signed into law Order 229 which prohibited public and private electric gas and water utilities from disconnecting because...
SHORT SALE, DEED-IN-LIEU, FORECLOSURE AND CHAPTER 13 BANKRUPTCY
When you fall behind with your mortgage, the lender can file a foreclosure for the purpose of selling your home and paying the proceeds towards what you owe them. If you can afford to make your mortgage payments and pay the missed payments over 5 years, you can file a...
Foreclosure Sales In New Jersey Are Starting Again
If you are behind on your mortgage, now is the time to meet with an experienced bankruptcy attorney to consider your options.
Beware bankruptcy and foreclosure scams
Severe debt and the possibility of foreclosure can leave you very vulnerable. This is a prime moment for predatory scammers to take advantage of you. Far too many innocent people have fallen prey to scams related to foreclosure. How foreclosure scams work Scams have...