Bankruptcy, Balance Sheets & Roundtable Real Talk with Kent McPhail

Host: David Wharton

Episode Title: Bankruptcy, Balance Sheets & Roundtable Real Talk with Kent McPhail

Duration: Approximately 9 minutes and 20 seconds

Episode Summary:
In this episode of MP Access, Kent McPhail of McPhail Sanchez LLP joins us from the Legal League Spring Servicer Summit to unpack key legal challenges facing servicers and law firms today. Kent discusses highlights from the roundtable discussions he led, with topics including payment supplements, bankruptcy timing, and keeping litigation in-house. He also shares insights on judicial vs. non-judicial foreclosures, and the importance of proactive file maintenance to avoid curtailments. Wrapping up, Kent reflects on the relationships he’s built through Legal League and how they even led to co-hosting a podcast of his own.

Key Discussion:

• Roundtable insights on payment supplements and bankruptcy
• The case for retaining default litigation in-house
• Challenges in judicial foreclosure states post-Shemi
• File maintenance and curtailment risks in GSE reviews
• Legal League relationships, education, and “What the M” podcast

Resources & Links:

• MortgagePoint Magazine
• Contact Us

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