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If the second mortgage is in default the second mortgagee can foreclose and take possession of the property subject to the first mortgage.

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Can a second mortgage holder foreclose on a first bank mortgage holder?

yes, but it rarely happens.


Why does the second mortgage holder have to approve of the first mortgage refinance?

The second mortgage holder typically needs to approve the first mortgage refinance because they hold a subordinate position to the first mortgage. Refinancing the first mortgage could impact the second mortgage holder's position, so their consent is often required to make changes to the primary loan.


Can the second mortgage holder force the sell of your home?

Yes. If you do not pay the 2nd mortgage, you can lose your home in a foreclosure sale. The difference between the first and 2nd mortgage holder in that case varies according to the unit of government. The law in the United States is according to state law. At one time in this state, the first mortgage holder had certain rights concerning whether or not to foreclose. There was a time period when the first mortgage holder had the chance to try to sell the first mortgage or something like that. I have not kept up with all the changes in the law involving second mortgages. Still, when there is a foreclosure, the first mortgage holder gets paid off first. If there is anything left, the second mortgage holder gets paid. Some commercial property has as much as a fifth mortgage.


Can a second mortgage foreclose without letting the first mortgage know?

The only way would be for the 2nd mortgage holder to "buy out" or "pay off" the 1st mortgage holder. Even then, I believe most states require that the 1st mortgage holder receive notification.


What happens to the first mortgage when the second mortgage is foreclosed on?

It depends....the 2nd mortgage holder can buy out your first mortgage and then foreclose on the entire property , the chances are higher of this happening is the 2nd mortgage is kinda large or if they are held by the same lender. If the 2nd mortgage holder decides not to buy the first mortgage out then typically nothing with happen because the first mortgage holder is in control. The 2nd mortgage cannot foreclose on the first mortgage so keep the first mortgage payments current.If the 2nd does not buyout the first then the lien with remain on the property and you will be require to pay it off if you sell or refinance the property down the road.Mortgage loan officer PAIn Texas the law is: http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/tx-foreclosure-second-trust-deed-4498.html

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If payments have been made to the second mortgage but not to the first Mortgage can the first mortgage holder reclaim any of those payments from the second mortgage holder?

No, the first lien hold cannot claim or collect any monies from the 2nd lien holder. The lien holders sole recourse is with the borrower.


If payments have been made to the second mortgage holder but not to the first Mortgage holder can the first mortgage holder reclaim any of those payments from the second mortgage holder?

No. However, in the case of a foreclosure sale (or any sale), the first lien holder will always be made whole (paid completely) before any sale proceeds are applied to the subordinate liens.


What rights does a second mortgage holder have if owner defaults on his loan?

The second mortgagee can foreclose and take possession of the property. However, it would take possession subject to the first mortgage.


Can a second mortgage holder foreclose on a first bank mortgage holder?

yes, but it rarely happens.


Why does the second mortgage holder have to approve of the first mortgage refinance?

The second mortgage holder typically needs to approve the first mortgage refinance because they hold a subordinate position to the first mortgage. Refinancing the first mortgage could impact the second mortgage holder's position, so their consent is often required to make changes to the primary loan.


Can the second mortgage holder force the sell of your home?

Yes. If you do not pay the 2nd mortgage, you can lose your home in a foreclosure sale. The difference between the first and 2nd mortgage holder in that case varies according to the unit of government. The law in the United States is according to state law. At one time in this state, the first mortgage holder had certain rights concerning whether or not to foreclose. There was a time period when the first mortgage holder had the chance to try to sell the first mortgage or something like that. I have not kept up with all the changes in the law involving second mortgages. Still, when there is a foreclosure, the first mortgage holder gets paid off first. If there is anything left, the second mortgage holder gets paid. Some commercial property has as much as a fifth mortgage.


Can a second mortgage foreclose without letting the first mortgage know?

The only way would be for the 2nd mortgage holder to "buy out" or "pay off" the 1st mortgage holder. Even then, I believe most states require that the 1st mortgage holder receive notification.


What happens to the first mortgage when the second mortgage is foreclosed on?

It depends....the 2nd mortgage holder can buy out your first mortgage and then foreclose on the entire property , the chances are higher of this happening is the 2nd mortgage is kinda large or if they are held by the same lender. If the 2nd mortgage holder decides not to buy the first mortgage out then typically nothing with happen because the first mortgage holder is in control. The 2nd mortgage cannot foreclose on the first mortgage so keep the first mortgage payments current.If the 2nd does not buyout the first then the lien with remain on the property and you will be require to pay it off if you sell or refinance the property down the road.Mortgage loan officer PAIn Texas the law is: http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/tx-foreclosure-second-trust-deed-4498.html


What recourse does a second mortgage holder have against you if you don't pay that mortgage?

If you don't pay the mortgage the second mortgagee can foreclose and take possession of the real estate subject to the first mortgage. Many of them do just that.


Can you go into foreclosure if you default on your second mortgage?

Yes. Your second mortgage is secured by your home, so if you default on payments, the lender has the right to foreclose.


How do you get a 2nd mortgage discharged and keep your house?

You don't. A second mortgage is a secured loan, just as the first morgage. The difference is the first mortgage holder has priority if it involves a lien against the property or foreclosure rights. The only option is to try to negotiate with the lender for reaffirmation of the loan


If the holder of second trust deed forecloses first does it have to pay off the full amount owed to the first trust deed?

If the holder of the second mortgage, or deed of trust, forecloses, that lender takes the property subject to the first mortgage or deed of trust.