Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Illinois

With second mortgages being cut up and sold off I would like to ask , If I were having problems paying my mortgage would it be a better idea to miss the second but still pay the first?

Asked on 10/01/10, 10:59 am

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Thomas Moens Moens Law Offices, Chartered

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Whether a mortgage is "cut up and sold off" has no bearing on your obligation under the terms of the note.

Answered on 10/06/10, 11:07 am

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Stephen Messutta

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When a 2nd mortgagee has to foreclose, they have to foreclose the 1st mortgage too. 'Nuf said?

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Answered on 10/08/10, 10:51 am

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