Wrongful Foreclosures: When “Zombie Mortgages” Haunt Homeowners in Wisconsin
For most Wisconsin families, paying off a mortgage or completing a bankruptcy plan should close a difficult chapter for good. But in recent years, many homeowners have discovered an unsettling problem: wrongful foreclosures and so-called “zombie mortgages.” These issues often arise because of errors in mortgage servicing, sloppy paperwork, or outdated lender records. The results …