Can a collection agency put a lein on my home if the debt is over 7 years old?
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Can a collection agency put a lein on my home if the debt is over 7 years old?
My house had 2 loans set up when I purchased it 9 years ago as part of the selling offer. A first mortgage as a traditional loan and a second mortgage that was converted into a revolving credit account with a bank. I lost the home in foreclosure 7 years ago. The first loan was satisfied in foreclosure in reposessing the property. The second mortgage account is still being pursued by a collection agency who bought it. Can they put a lien on a new home I plan to purchase next year? I have not filed bankrupcy and this is the only negative account on my score.
Asked on August 16, 2012 under Bankruptcy Law, Michigan
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
If there is no judgment against you at this time with respect to the second mortgage that was secured by your home that was foreclosed upon and no lawsuit yet filed as a result, most likely any claim for moneys owed would be barred by your state's statute of limitations on the subject for breach of a written contract. Given such, there would be no basis for a judgment lien to arise. To be sure, I suggest that you consult with an attorney that practices in the area of real estate law.
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