Spring is the season of new beginnings. After the difficult past couple of years we have all endured, this Spring invites more hopefulness than ever before. With mask and COVID-related mandates finally being lifted here in California, there is a palpable rise in spirits, as 2022 heralds new optimism for individuals and businesses alike. With the new season also comes new changes here at S.B.S. As a reminder, last year S.B.S. Lien Services successfully applied for its debt collectors license in CA. As of January 1, 2022 S.B.S. can legally collect assessments for our HOA clients. If you have ..read more

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Happy Fall to you all! Autumn is officially here, and we can’t get enough of it here at S.B.S. From pumpkin pie to Halloween, changing leaf colors to pumpkin spiced lattes, there are many reasons to love this season. Fall represents the start of the holiday season, and is packed full of nostalgic memories and traditions for both myself and our team. I hope this newsletter offers you even more ways to enjoy this time of year, and appreciate your continued business. S.B.S. is here to assist you with all your foreclosure needs. Best, Mitch Willet When did you start working at S.B.S.?:  ..read more

The S.B.S. Family of Companies is thrilled to welcome Hank Lopez to our team. Hank will act as our Client Relationship Manager, and brings many years of experience in the default services industry to both S.B.S Trust Deed Network and S.B.S. Lien Services. Hank began his career in the default management industry working for Countrywide Home Loans as the Bankruptcy Manager. His role continued to evolve over the years as manager for various departments including risk management, vendor management and property preservation unit manager. Hank has had the unique experience of being both a client an ..read more

Summer is in full swing here at S.B.S: Our team members can all agree that they are thoroughly enjoying getting back to the activities and hobbies they love most.   In the spirit of getting back, we are thrilled to announce our return to several upcoming in-person events. We are taking full advantage of the opportunities to see you all again: from booth exhibits, to even hosting a cocktail event, we are so excited to reconnect with you all!   You can read more about the upcoming events we are attending, as well as some outdoor activity ideas from our staff, in the rest of our news ..read more

A Note From Mitch Willet, President of S.B.S. With COVID-19 restrictions dropping in California, it’s a hopeful time here at S.B.S. I think one of the nice things about this moment is we can start having some anticipatory joy of looking forward to doing those things we’ve missed so much. The choices are beginning to pop up in our emails, texts, and schedules, as friends are asking about dinner, a movie, a concert or a playdate with the kids. As we ease into this new normal, I wanted to use this and our upcoming newsletters to highlight some local events, as well as what our team members at ..read more

A Note From Mitch Willet – President, S.B.S. “Stay positive. Better days are on their way.” —Unknown Happy February! As we begin the second month of 2021, we have a lot to look forward to at the S.B.S. Family of Companies. The beginning of every new year brings new opportunities and challenges along with it. While the new decade began on a rocky road, it doesn’t have to continue on that pathway. I believe 2021 will be a year that presents each of us with new opportunities to discover and put into practice a newer, better version of ourselves. Despite the unprecedented disruption and emotiona ..read more

AB 3088 And What It Means To You On August 31, 2020, Governor Newsom signed AB 3088 into law. The bill, which extends the Homeowner Bill of Rights (HOBR) to certain non-occupied properties, took effect on September 1, 2020.   Below is a summary of the changes: What is the Homeowner Bill of Rights? Previously only applied to 1st liens on owner occupied consumer loans Pre-foreclosure contact/due diligence, prohibition on dual tracking, mandatory loss mitigation requirements; private right of action for injunction, damages, fees & costs AB 3088 extends HOBR to 1st ..read more

FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED SINCE 1978. One of the first independent trustees still committed to servicing your foreclosure needs. A Note From: Mitch Willet President, S.B.S. Happy almost Fall everyone! I would like to use this month’s newsletter to introduce my company, Platinum Real Estate Services, Inc. Platinum operates under the same roof as S.B.S. as our sister company. Platinum is a full service Real Estate company that can assist lenders & HOA’s with the liquidation of your REO’s. We add another level to your recapture process by providing you with the information that is neces ..read more

PROVIDING OVER 40 YEARS OF SIMPLY BETTER SERVICE TO OUR CLIENTS. One of the first independent trustees still committed to servicing your foreclosure needs. A NOTE FROM Mitch Willet: President, S.B.S. I hope that this email finds you and your loved ones healthy and well. The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in so many changes that we all have had to adapt to. While the post Covid world will never be the same, I wish for better times ahead for all of us. One hurdle that the Industry avoided during the pandemic is the passage AB 2501. This was a dreadful bill that could have crippled ..read more