REO -- Our experienced attorneys and paralegal staff skillfully move transactions from contract to closing in the shortest period of time possible.

REO

STERN, LAVINTHAL & FRANKENBERG LLC, is a leader in handling volume REO transactions for lender clients. Our experienced attorneys and paralegal staff skillfully move transactions from contract to closing in the shortest period of time possible.

The Firm’s knowledge of foreclosure and real estate law allows for proactive involvement when necessary to accelerate the sale process thereby increasing the client’s bottom line. We understand the meaning of “AS IS” and enforce contract deadlines and contract penalty provisions when buyers fail to close in a timely manner. In addition, our affiliation with local dedicated title companies allows for expeditious closings on contracts with short time constraints.

We constantly strive to improve our internal systems and are dedicated to greater communications between REO departments, title companies, and our clients through the utilization of various Business Intelligence solutions such as REOTrans, ResNet, Depot Point, DARES, AMN, LPS, and FAACS.

Our Clients

about the mission The attorneys of Stern, Lavinthal & Frankenberg, LLC specialize in creditor’s rights, real estate transactions and commercial litigation in the states of New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. Our typical clients are servicers, banks, financial institutions, business enterprises, and private investors seeking resolution on property related legal issues. For over 70 years, we have provided representation with respect to foreclosures, evictions, REO sales, bankruptcies, loss mitigation, and commercial and residential real estate closings, as well as, maintaining an extensive civil litigation practice dedicated to commercial litigation, including land use, contracts, creditor’s rights/lender liability proceedings and residential and commercial tax foreclosure. 

Our Services

Representing clients re: multiple legal issues

  • Bankruptcy, Creditor's Rights
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Environmental
  • Evictions
  • Foreclosure
  • Land Use and Real Estate

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