by Jill Sullivan | Apr 29, 2025 | Foreclosure
Foreclosure laws in the United States are anything but uniform. Depending on where a property is located, creditors must navigate a patchwork of state-specific statutes, notice periods, and procedural hurdles. For lenders, servicers, and investors, understanding these...
by Jill Sullivan | Apr 28, 2025 | Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy is a complex legal process that can raise concern, confusion, and plenty of misconceptions—especially among lenders. As a creditors’ rights law firm, Tatman Legal frequently works with financial institutions, servicers, and other creditors who rely on...
by Jill Sullivan | Apr 22, 2025 | Bankruptcy
Understanding Short Sales A short sale occurs when a borrower sells their property for less than the balance remaining on their mortgage, typically with the lender’s consent. This alternative to foreclosure is commonly sought when the borrower faces financial...
by Jill Sullivan | Apr 22, 2025 | Bankruptcy
Watch for in Repeat Filers When a debtor files for bankruptcy once, it often comes as a blow to the creditor’s expectations of repayment. When that same debtor files again—and sometimes again after that—the impact is compounded. Known as repeat filers, these...
by Jill Sullivan | Apr 14, 2025 | Bankruptcy, Litigation
When a borrower files for bankruptcy, it instantly alters the legal playing field—not just in bankruptcy court but in state courts as well. Creditors with active or pending litigation in state courts often face significant uncertainty about what happens next. Do their...
