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The Consequences of Imperfect Foreclosure Affirmations

Where the borrower's default is not in dispute, the First Department appears to have recognized that there is little reason to delay the inevitable foreclosure. Discussion of a case in point.

18 minute read December 01, 2017 at 12:05 AM
By
Stewart E. Sterk
The Consequences of Imperfect Foreclosure Affirmations

An administrative order issued by the state's chief judge requires counsel for a foreclosing mortgagee to prepare an affirmation establishing the factual accuracy of the documents on which the foreclosure action is based.

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