Archive for May, 2010
Wrongful Foreclosure Action: Homeowners Armed with Powerful Remedy Against Sloppy Lenders
My intention in writing this post is not to stoke up another debate over the current real estate debacle in California. I do not intend to spark once again the philosophical wrangling between homeowners and their lenders. I am a lawyer, not a radio talk-show host (yes, there is a difference). I take this opportunity [...]
Amendment to Promissory Note and Deed of Trust: Extending Maturity Date
Griswold Law recently posted an article on the basics of a Promissory Note. In this current article, the practical issue of amending an existing promissory note (or a likely expired promissory note) is discussed. One common situation is the note “expires,” or in other words has reached its date of maturity. At that point, the [...]