Foreclosure for Lenders

Foreclosures: Lender Issues

In today's economy, more people than ever face the threat of foreclosure. As more people are losing their homes, banks and other lenders are also faced with difficult issues: What are my obligations to tenants? What are the steps involved in foreclosure? What are my lender rights?

At the law firm of Beckman Marquez & Dowling, LLP, we advise banks, mortgage companies, and other lenders in foreclosure issues. For more information, contact our law office in San Francisco by calling 415-495-8500 or 510-667-0086.

How Foreclosure Affects Lenders

For banks and mortgage lenders, foreclosure is a costly and time-consuming process. Foreclosure greatly affects a lender's profitability. Not only does a single foreclosure end in profit loss, the lender's business may be affected in the future. Some of the costs associated with a foreclosure include:

  • Lost principal
  • Lost interest
  • Property taxes
  • Insurance costs
  • Property maintenance
  • Collection costs
  • Foreclosure process costs
  • Service and administrative costs
  • Court costs, when applicable (especially when mortgage fraud is an issue)

Lenders: How We Can Help

Our real estate attorneys are experienced in a variety of foreclosure matters. If you are a lender involved in foreclosure matters, we can help you with the following:

  • Notice of sale requirements
  • Foreclosure qualifications
  • Eviction matters
  • Negotiation
  • Obligation to tenants
  • Mortgage fraud
  • Tax and insurance matters
  • Real estate owned properties (REO)
  • Post-foreclosure issues

We know that foreclosure is a significant financial responsibility for banks and other mortgage lenders. We are committed to helping lenders deal with the legal issues which may be involved in a foreclosure — from mortgage fraud to falsified documents — in a straightforward and results-oriented manner.

Contact Us

Do you have questions about the mortgage terms? Do you have concerns about foreclosure disclosure? Contact our lawyers now to schedule a time to meet in a free consultation.