Question: How much time is given to vacate the property once the foreclosure process is completed? – Remember, once the Trustee’s sale is complete, the title to the property is given to the new owner and your rights to the property are gone and the new owner gets immediate possession. Note: Foreclosure is a serious matter and it is advisable to contact an attorney for legal advice.
Q5: How do I contact the lender to buy a bank-owned property (REO)? – Answer: If the property is Bank Owned (REO), your first step is to contact the bank, called the lender on RealtyTrac’s Property Details page. The lender now owns the property. You should ask for the lender’s REO department or bank-owned property department to proceed with possibly buying the property.
Q: If I lose my house in foreclosure are my chances of buying again lessened? – A: If you apply for a loan on another house your past foreclosure will show in your credit history. This does not mean you will not qualify for a loan; however you are less likely to receive, for instance, a low down payment loan. It is very important to stay informed and knowledgeable in how to stop the Foreclosure before it happens. There are people who are willing to take the time and help.
Question: What is foreclosure? – Foreclosure is a legal process in which the rights to a property is taken away from the owner and the property is then sold to satisfy unpaid mortgages and liens against the property.
Question: Can I stop the foreclosure sale? – Answer: Yes. You can bring your mortgage payments current along with all late charges, foreclosure fees, taxes, and insurance premiums. If you are unable to do so, you can contact your lender and try to negotiate a plan to modify your payments but don’t wait until the last minute to do this. Other options include refinancing, selling your home and or filing for bankruptcy.
Question: If I file bankruptcy, how will that help me? – Answer: Bankruptcy will stop the foreclosure proceedings and give you time to work out a plan through the courts.
Question: From the time I become delinquent on my first payment, how long does it take to complete the full foreclosure process? – Answer: Different types of loans have different time frames. The foreclosure process for FHA and VA loans usually take longer than that for Conventional loans.
Question: How much time is given to vacate the property once the foreclosure process is completed? – Remember, once the Trustee’s sale is complete, the title to the property is given to the new owner and your rights to the property are gone and the new owner gets immediate possession. Note: Foreclosure is a serious matter and it is advisable to contact an attorney for legal advice.
Question: Can I stop the foreclosure sale? – Answer: Yes. You can bring your mortgage payments current along with all late charges, foreclosure fees, taxes, and insurance premiums. If you are unable to do so, you can contact your lender and try to negotiate a plan to modify your payments but don’t wait until the last minute to do this. Other options include refinancing, selling your home and or filing for bankruptcy.