Judgements can become a first lien against a property. Lenders generally want to be first lien when it comes to mortgages. So yes, it will be deal breaker for most mortgage companies. I've seen mortgages get denied because of a $6000 judgement.

A judgment creditor can file a lien with the court 22 days after the judgment is entered against the debtor, provided that the debtor has not appealed or moved to set the judgment aside. The lien is then sent to the register of deeds for recording in the county where the debtor lives.

2809. (1) Unless subsection (2) or (3) applies, a judgment lien expires 5 years after the date it is recorded. (2) Unless subsection (3) applies, if a judgment lien is rerecorded under subsection (4), the judgment lien expires 5 years after the date it is rerecorded.

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Section 2807 (1) provides that a judgment lien does not attach to entireties property unless the judgment is entered against both husband and wife. Use the Execution Against Property Form (MC19) to start the process.In Michigan, a property lien can be used to collect a court judgment. Here's how it works. Complete the front of the form and the "Affidavit for Judgment Debtor Examination" section on the bottom of the form. Write or type in the names and addresses of the defendant (judgment debtor) and the garnishee on the "Request" part of the form. A creditor can file the lien on your property 21 days after the judgment is signed. The order to seize personal property is a valuable tool for creditors in the debt collection process. Call the court to find out a hearing date. d. Complete the front of the Subpoena form e.

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