Homeowners Are Protected From “Zombie Mortgages” By New CFPB Regulations
What is “Zombie Second Mortgage”? The origin of these “zombie” mortgages may be traced back to “piggyback” mortgages, when a mortgage, also known as a “80/20 loan,” consisted of a first lien loan for 80% of the home’s value and a second lien loan for the remaining 20%. The second......