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The Price Of Equal Justice: How Establishing A Right To Counsel For People Who Face Losing Their Homes Helps Tackle Economic Inequality, Andrew Scherer
The Price Of Equal Justice: How Establishing A Right To Counsel For People Who Face Losing Their Homes Helps Tackle Economic Inequality, Andrew Scherer
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Legal And Policy Choices In The Aftermath Of The Subprime And Mortgage Financing Crisis, Gerald Korngold
Legal And Policy Choices In The Aftermath Of The Subprime And Mortgage Financing Crisis, Gerald Korngold
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This essay, delivered at a symposium at the University of South Carolina in October 2008 and forthcoming in South Carolina Law Review, sets out initial thoughts about to the legal and policy choices that decision makers must address in the aftermath of the subprime crisis that has since triggered a global financing crunch. After tracing a narrative of how subprime lending grew into a mortgage financing crisis and then a broader financial dislocation, the essay addresses two issues. First, while it is commonly stated that increased regulation will be required in secondary mortgage markets going forward, the essay explores competing …
The Tax Treatment Of Cancelled Interest And Penalties On Consumer Debt, Richard C.E. Beck
The Tax Treatment Of Cancelled Interest And Penalties On Consumer Debt, Richard C.E. Beck
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The Cra: A Welcome Anomaly In The Foreclosure Crisis, Warren W. Traiger
The Cra: A Welcome Anomaly In The Foreclosure Crisis, Warren W. Traiger
NYLS Law Review
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The Tax Treatment Of Cancelled Interest And Penalties On Consumer Debt, Richard C.E. Beck
The Tax Treatment Of Cancelled Interest And Penalties On Consumer Debt, Richard C.E. Beck
NYLS Law Review
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Risks And Realities Of Mezzanine Loans, Andrew R. Berman
Risks And Realities Of Mezzanine Loans, Andrew R. Berman
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The last decade has witnessed an astounding increase in new real estate financing techniques, including mezzanine loans. These new financings are not directly secured by real estate and do not even directly involve land. In the real estate industry, mezzanine financing typically refers to a loan secured principally by the borrower's equity in other entities. Both economically and legally, the value of the mezzanine borrower's collateral derives solely from its indirect ownership of the underlying property.
This article provides a detailed description of the legal structure of mezzanine loans. In addition, this article evaluates the hazards, legal risks and uncertainties …