DeLong v. Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC

Robert DeLong appeals the final judgment of foreclosure entered in favor of Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, (“Lake-view”) following a trial. DeLong raises three arguments on appeal, and we find merit in one of his arguments. Concluding that the trial court erred in finding that Lakeview complied with a particular condition precedent to foreclosure, we reverse and remand for entry of a final judgment of involuntary dismissal.

The promissory note and mortgage executed by DeLong that were admitted into evidence at trial provide that the loan at issue is guaranteed and insured by the Department of…