Are you a financial entity with a benefit or interest in a Massachusetts residential mortgage? You are required to electronically file all foreclosure petition and sale information with the Division of Banks (DOB).
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File a foreclosure petition with the Division of Banks
The Details
What you need
You will need a verified account to file Massachusetts foreclosure petition and foreclosure sale information with the DOB using the FILIR System.
Information about how to access and use the FILIR System can be found at the below link:
Division of Banks - FILIR Information and Instructions
You can only start the online registration filing process after a foreclosure petition (or action) has been brought by the mortgagee under the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act.
To file foreclosure petition or foreclosure sale information, you will need to log in to the Foreclosure Petition Website and provide:
- Borrower information
- Filing entity information
- Previous loan assignees (if applicable)
- Right to Cure information or the acceleration date
How to file
All financial entities with a benefit or interest in a Massachusetts residential mortgage are required to electronically file all foreclosure petitions and foreclosure sales involving one-to-four family, owner-occupied properties with the DOB.
More info
You must enter foreclosure petition information in FILIR within five business days after filing with the Land Court.