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Updated about 8 years ago, 12/24/2016
Florida HOA sale..Robo signers, Statute of Limitations
I am about to buy a HOA foreclosure Condo at auction in Florida and have some questions about an existing 1st mortgage. Involves Robo signing, Statute of Limitations, show me the note:
First a little background.
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Borrower gets a $400K 1st from Greenpoint in Feb, 2005. (Mortgage held by Greenpoint, Note to MERS as nominee)
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Borrower gets a 2nd for $50K from Greenpoint in Feb, 2005 (Mortgage held by
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Greenpoint, Note to MERS as nominee)
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Borrower defaults on both around Jan 2008.
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Greenpoint files a Lis Pendens to Foreclose in Mar 2008
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MERS assigns to Greenpoint in May, 2008 (Uses proven Robo signer Tina Jones)
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Condo Assoc gets lien for $45K Dec 2009
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Greenpoint assigns to BOA in Dec 2011
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MERS satisfies 2nd mortgage Sept 2012
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BOA assigns to HSBC as trustee for GSAA Home Eq Trust Asset Backed 2005 in Oct 2013
My strategy is to buy it at the HOA auction understanding I have a clouded title. Let the dust settle and then file a Quit Claim suite against Greenpoint or MERS or HSBC to remove the lien.
I believe I have grounds based on:
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Florida 5 year statute of Limitations
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Fraudulent assignment of mortgage.
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Likely “Show me the note” problems.
I would appreciate any comments from knowledgeable forum members on the issues mentioned.
Regards,
Peter