Webinar Archive

BANKRUPTCY
FORECLOSURE
TITLE & REO
FHA ISSUES
STATE-SPECIFIC

AIR DATE: 11/1/20

Manufactured Homes 2.0 _ Advanced Training

This advanced training builds on PLG's recent Mobile Home Basics Webinar and covers the protection of the lender’s interests in the States of Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, and Arkansas. Our presenters will take a deep-dive into the overall Replevin process within PLG's states of practice. Certain topics, such as timelines, interim possession, obtaining Writ(s), final judgment, and tax deed sales will be specific to the Florida process.

AIR DATE: 10/10/20

Manufactured Homes. basic mp4

Manufactured/Mobile homes present numerous challenges in the mortgage origination and default arenas. This webinar will focus on the titling/de-titling of manufactured/mobile homes in the States of Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee. Topics include how to perfect a security interest in a manufactured/mobile home, whether the title to the home should be surrendered and de-titled, or whether the home may remain titled as personal property.

AIR DATE: 9/5/20

Statement of Intentions

This training topic covers Statement of Intentions: The Importance of Being Proactive at the Beginning of the Case and covers viewpoints from both bankruptcy and foreclosure litigation. One topic that will be discussed, among others, is the enactment of Fla. Stat. 702.12 and its impact on foreclosure proceedings that goes into effect on October 1, 2018. Fla. Stat. 702.12, allows for a lienholder in an action to foreclose a mortgage to submit any document that the defendant filed under penalty of perjury in the defendant’s bankruptcy case for use as an admission by the defendant. Seth Greenhill, Esq. presents the bankruptcy view while Steven Hurley, Esq. covers the topic from a litigation perspective.

AIR DATE: 6/25/20

Bankruptcy Focus-Chapter 11s and Related Litigation Trends

Chapter 11 bankruptcies can be notably complex files and PLG's two Chapter 11 specialists, Kris Zilberstein, Esq. and Kim Linden, Esq., will share the stage to discuss common issues and walk through various resolution strategies. Plus, our panel will discuss litigation trends and strategies drawn from their experience with Chapter 11 bankruptcies and the firm's national BK footprint. An open Q&A between attendees and presenters will conclude the webinar presentation.

AIR DATE: 6/4/20

Replevins: Issues and Challenges from a Multi-Jurisdictional Viewpoint

Join PLG’s Supervising Attorneys for Florida and Arkansas, Steven Hurley and Mitch Berry, who will discuss the basic replevin processes in their respective states, along with common problem areas for mortgage servicers, and review developing trends and strategies for resolving contested replevins as well as alternative remedies.

AIR DATE: 4/23/20

Bankruptcy Issues_ Round Robin Discussion with PLG Panelists

AIR DATE: 7/16/20

Title: A Close Look at Common Issues and Pitfalls to Watch Out For

Join PLG's Supervising Attorney of Title & REO Operations, Ryan Martinez, Esq. and General Counsel Laura Conrad, Esq., for this focused training on title issues and pitfalls. This guided learning course addresses many of the common problem areas throughout the title process. This training looks at liens, easements, encroachments, and considers common pitfalls in legal descriptions, litigation, and resolution timing. An open Q&A between attendees and presenters will conclude the webinar presentation.

AIR DATE: 5/14/20

VA Conveyances_ Timelines, Requirements & Deed Processes

Join Marissa Yaker, Esq. and Ryan Martinez, Esq. as they present on VA conveyance issues common to servicing these loans. Issues discussed will include one- or two-state deed requirements; timelines to have the property conveyed; addresses for tax purposes on deeds; and servicer requirements for contact with local tax authorities relating to transfer and conveyance. Close-out this webinar with an open Q&A between attendees and our presenters.

AIR DATE: 11/6/20

FHA Overview with Marissa Yaker, Esq.

This brief one hour webinar highlighted the default servicing portion of the HUD Servicing Handbook that includes an overview of the pre-foreclosure requirements, foreclosure requirements, including the contested issues that arise during the foreclose process, and the claims process. The presentation was conducted by PLG’s Managing Attorney of Foreclosure Marissa M. Yaker, Esq., and Supervising Attorney of Florida, Steven Hurley, Esq.

AIR DATE: 7/22/20

FHA Proposed Handbook Revisions_ Review with Marissa Yaker

On July 14, 2020, the Federal Housing Administration released proposed revisions to the Servicing and Loss Mitigation Handbook. The last time the Handbook underwent a significant update was in October 2019. Padgett Law Group’s Managing Attorney of Foreclosure, Marissa Yaker, Esq. has been one of the industry’s most passionate and active participants in recommending changes to the Handbook and working with industry trade associations and liaising directly with regulators to communicate industry considerations and positions.

AIR DATE: 8/6/20

State Snapshot: Trends and Issues in Georgia, Ohio and Florida

Join PLG's Supervising Attorneys for Georgia, Ohio, and Florida as they discuss state-specific hot topics. Moderated by Managing Attorney of Foreclosure, Marissa Yaker, Esq., this multi-state webinar will cover broad foreclosure trends and issues with a deep-dive into state-specific pain points like Georgia's attestation requirement; handling service transfers in Ohio; and Florida litigation. An open Q&A between attendees and presenters will conclude the webinar presentation.

AIR DATE: 7/3/20

HELOCs + Expedited TX Foreclosures

In Texas, HELOCs fall under an expedited foreclosure process. A typical foreclosure for HELOCs should take 60 to 90 days once filed if uncontested. This webinar will discuss the process for HELOCs in Texas and how to handle deceased borrowers in such cases. This webinar features Alexander Wolfe, Esq., PLG's Supervising Attorney of Foreclosure - Texas, and is moderated by the firm's Managing Attorney of Foreclosure, Marissa M. Yaker, Esq. An open Q&A segment will follow the presentation.

AIR DATE: 3/4/20

Handling Texas Decedents with Cheyenne Zokaie, Esq.

This brief overview highlights the challenges and issues faced by lenders and servicers when attempting to foreclose after the death of a borrower. This includes the risks associated with proceeding with foreclosure after the death of a borrower, potential contested issues, and an overview of the different processes and methods in resolving the cloud in title created by the deceased borrower. The presentation will be conducted by PLG’s Managing Attorney of Foreclosure Marissa M. Yaker, Esq., and Supervising Attorney of Texas, Cheyenne M. Zokaie, Esq.