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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 +

Nevada Enacts the Uniform Mortgage Modification Act

Snell & Wilmer on 8/11/2025

The State of Nevada has enacted the Uniform Mortgage Modification Act (UMMA or the Act) as Assembly Bill 192, which will become effective on October 1, 2025. The UMMA was prepared by the National Conference of Commissioners...more

Mortgage Vs. Mechanic's Lien Priority Issues In Indiana

Amundsen Davis LLC on 6/15/2018

Indiana has a significant body of legislation and case law addressing the priority of mortgages vs. mechanic’s liens. The banking and construction industries in Indiana are well developed and funded and have over the years...more

Equitable Subrogation Part Deux: Mechanic’s Lien vs. Later Bank Deed of Trust

Snell & Wilmer on 8/31/2016

This post follows, almost two years to the day, Rick Erickson’s post of August 29, 2014. As noted by Rick Erickson in his August 29, 2014 post, the Arizona Supreme Court in the Weitz case (2014) had determined that equitable...more

Construction Financing and Mechanics’ Liens in Connecticut

Harris Beach Murtha PLLC on 5/10/2016

Bankers and other professionals who have worked on construction loans in states other than Connecticut will know how much of a pain it can be to make construction loan advances. You usually need to perform a title update and...more

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Nevada Enacts the Uniform Mortgage Modification Act

Mortgage Vs. Mechanic's Lien Priority Issues In Indiana

Equitable Subrogation Part Deux: Mechanic’s Lien vs. Later Bank Deed of Trust

Construction Financing and Mechanics’ Liens in Connecticut

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