State supreme court justice accused of fraud, lying to federal agents in 22-count indictment

Mortgagees and their servicers should take note that a New York appellate court has confirmed that a default letter, stating the mortgage debt “will be accelerated” if the default is not cured, does not clearly and unequivocally accelerate the debt. In addition, the appellate court held that de-acceleration notices must be clear and ambiguous, and…