News & Analysis as of August 16, 2025

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The term "mortgage" typically refers to a mortgage loan. A mortgage loan is a financing instrument where an individual or business borrows money to purchase property (usually real property) and... more +

California Enacts New Mortgage Servicing and Foreclosure Standards

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 7/18/2025

On June 30, California Governor Newsom has signed AB 130, a budget trailer bill related to housing. This legislation includes new requirements for mortgage servicers of subordinate mortgages, defined in the bill, and took...more

New California Law Threatens to Stall All Second Lien Foreclosures

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP on 7/3/2025

On June 30, 2025, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a large “budget trailer” bill that will have significant consequences on the mortgage industry. In relevant part, the new law addresses foreclosures on so-called zombie...more

Consumer Finance State Roundup - March 2025

Alston & Bird on 3/7/2025

The latest edition of the Consumer Finance State Roundup highlights recently enacted measures of potential interest from two states: California: Effective January 1, California Assembly Bill 3108 addresses mortgage fraud. ...more

Los Angeles Wildfire Resources: What to do About Your Mortgage

Allen Matkins on 2/20/2025

As a Los Angeles-based firm, we are deeply saddened by the devastation caused by the recent wildfires. We remain committed to supporting our clients and friends during this time and are hopeful that the general steps related...more

LA Wildfires Client Resources

Allen Matkins on 1/20/2025

Allen Matkins takes great pride in our California roots and strong ties to the Los Angeles community, and we are profoundly saddened by the devastation caused by the wildfires in our state. We are deeply committed to...more

Why CFL Licensed Lenders Must Submit New License Applications By Year End

Allen Matkins on 8/20/2021

Several thousand lenders and brokers are currently licensed by the Department of Financial Protection & Innovation under the California Financing Law. The CFL generally requires that persons engaged in the business of...more

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