Battle Against Zombie Mortgages: One Woman's Fight for Justice in Massachusetts

Generated on March 05, 2026

TLDR In a case of "zombie mortgages," Christie fights for homeowners' rights in Massachusetts as they face foreclosure from supposedly forgiven debts, exposing broader systemic issues with housing finance laws.

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00:00 A homeowner in Massachusetts faced foreclosure on her mortgage after receiving mysterious phone calls demanding money for a long-forgotten debt.
03:39 A homeowner in Massachusetts recalls her experience with a "zombie mortgage," where she took out two loans to cover the down payment, as housing bubbles and foreclosures disrupt lives.
07:26 A homeowner in Massachusetts grapples with her experience of zombie mortgages and unexpected debt from allegedly forgiven second loans.
10:55 A woman in Massachusetts faces foreclosure due to a zombie mortgage she thought was forgiven.
14:29 A woman in Massachusetts is dealing with the resurgence of her second mortgage due to rising home prices.
18:03 A woman in Massachusetts faces foreclosure on her home after being deceived into believing a second mortgage was forgiven.
21:59 A woman in Massachusetts is fighting foreclosure on her home after being deceived about a supposedly discharged second mortgage, as zombie mortgages threaten thousands of others.
25:49 A woman in Massachusetts battles foreclosure after being deceived by zombie mortgages. Christie, her lawyer, uses Regulation Z violations as part of the strategy to fight for homeowners' rights. The case highlights broader issues with second mortgages and bankruptcy laws affecting property owners in distressed neighborhoods.
29:34 A woman in Massachusetts battles foreclosure due to alleged zombie mortgage fraud, highlighting issues with second mortgages and bankruptcy laws amidst distress.
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Battle Against Zombie Mortgages: One Woman's Fight for Justice in Massachusetts

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