Notice of Mortgage Forbearance (CARES Act)

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Category: Claims and Miscellaneous Filings

Before filing the Notice of Mortgage Forbearance, review the claims register to identify the court assigned claim number for the associated claim, if the claim was filed.  This information is needed when filing the document.

1. Select Bankruptcy menu.
2. Select Claims & Miscellaneous Filings.
3. Ensure correct case name and number match the document you are filing.
4. Select party filer.
   • Party filer not listed, Add/Create New Party.

     Use the Add/Create New Party only when party is not on the Party Filer pick list. From the Select the Party screen: Click on Add/Create New Party hyperlink. The Search for Party screen appears. Enter social security number, tax identification number or last/business name (upper and lower case) to search for new party name in the ECF database. The Party Search Results appears. Party name appears: select name and verify party name information in pop-up window. Party information is correct, click Select name from list button. Party name appears but information is incorrect, click on Create New Party. The Party Information screen appears. Complete or update all appropriate fields for the party filer. Select appropriate Role for new party filer such as Creditor (cr:cr). Party name does not appear, click on Create New Party. The Party Information screen appears. Complete or update all appropriate fields for the party filer. Select appropriate Role for new party filer such as Creditor (cr:cr). Once this is complete you will return to the Select the Party screen, which will list the party filer name.

     Quick Note Making any changes in Add/Create New Party screen will only affect this case.  Remember to change the ROLE accordingly.

5. Select Document Event:  Mortgage Forbearance (CARES Act)(Notice)
6. Enter the Number of Days of Forbearance (Example: 60, 90, 120)  
7. Is the Proof of Claim on file with the Court?
   • If Yes click here to continue.

     This entry will spread to the Claims Register.
      

     • SelectYes or No for "Is a Certificate of Service Included or Attached to the Document Currently Being filed?
     • • If No selected, a separate Certificate of Service Re: Mortgage Changes must be filed under the Claims & Miscellaneous Filings Category
     • Browse, verify and attach the document (PDF file)
     • • Attach supportive documents, if applicable.
     • Select Creditor(s) and Claim #(s) from list..
   • If No - click here to continue.

     This entry will only appear on the case docket.
      

     • SelectYes or No for "Is a Certificate of Service Included or Attached to the Document Currently Being filed?
     • • If No selected, a separate Certificate of Service Re: Mortgage Changes must be filed under the Claims & Miscellaneous Filings Category
     • Browse, verify and attach the document (PDF file)
     • Attach supportive documents, if applicable.
     • Bypass box at Refer to existing event(s) only if this is the original Notice.  

       Check the box: Refer to Existing Event(s)? The Select the Category to Which your Events Relates screen appears. Select the category in which the related document was filed in. Note: This step 2 may not appear in all document events, continue with Step 3. Select the appropriate document text to link.

       Quick Note  When AMENDING a document always link back to the document you are amending.

     • If it is an amended notice, check the box to Refer to existing event(s) to relate to the Notice being amended.

       Check the box: Refer to Existing Event(s)? The Select the Category to Which your Events Relates screen appears. Select the category in which the related document was filed in. Note: This step 2 may not appear in all document events, continue with Step 3. Select the appropriate document text to link.

       Quick Note  When AMENDING a document always link back to the document you are amending.

8. Modify text to add pertinent information, such as Amended, if applicable.

   Check the box: Refer to Existing Event(s)? The Select the Category to Which your Events Relates screen appears. Select the category in which the related document was filed in. Note: This step 2 may not appear in all document events, continue with Step 3. Select the appropriate document text to link.

   Quick Note  When AMENDING a document always link back to the document you are amending.

9. Verify final docket text before submitting onto case docket.
10. Print the Notice of Electronic Filing. It's your receipt.

    Print to PDF Click on File on the application's menu bar. Click on Print from the drop down menu. The Print Dialog Box appears. Select Acrobat PDF Writer as your current printer selection and press Print. The Save PDF File As screen appears. Name your PDF file. Click in the Save in: Window to choose the directory to save your PDF file. Click on the Save button to print to PDF. Print a paper copy Click on File on the application's menu bar. Click on Print from the drop down menu. The Print Dialog Box appears. Select your current printer and press the Print button.

    Quick Note Keep original signed document along with the Notice of Electronic Filing at your office.

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