The Tale of a Lost Mortgage

The Tale of a Lost Mortgage
Anthony Suau / Facingchange.org for TIME

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The failure of some banks to properly track the promissory notes on the loans they hold has led them to put temporary stops on foreclosure proceedings. The shoddy work has led to an explosion in business for lawyers who specialize in assisting homeowners who wish to challenge their lenders.

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