May 11, 2021
By oncarrot
If you find yourself facing foreclosure (or even threatened by the prospect of it), it’s absolutely critical to understand how the foreclosure process works in Florida.
Legally, foreclosure is the official process by which a mortgage lender attempts to take back real estate property (a home) securing a loan (a mortgage) – usually after a borrower (or a homeowner) stops making payments.
By no means is foreclosure fun, but it’s not the end of the world.
By knowing how foreclosure works in Florida… you’ll be much better equipped to navigate it well and come out on the other end in the best position possible.
Foreclosure works differently in different states around the country, but there are a few stages that are important to any foreclosure process.
There are generally two ways different states use to foreclose upon a property: judicial sale or power of sale.
Connect with us through our contact page or by calling us at (904) 495-1554 to have us walk you through the specific foreclosure process here in Jacksonville.
In either scenario, a foreclosure action typically doesn’t make its way to court until 3-6 months of missed payments. Usually (but not always), a lender will send out several notices letting you know that you’re overdue or behind in your payment.
After a foreclosure is complete, the amount of the loan is paid off with the proceeds from the sale of the property.
Sometimes, if the sale of the property isn’t enough to pay off the loan, a deficiency judgment can be issued against the borrower. A deficiency judgement is where the bank gets a judgement against you, the borrower, for the remaining funds owned to the bank.
Some states limit the amount owed in a deficiency judgement to the fair value of the property at the time of the sale, while other states will allow the full loan amount to be asssesed.
Here’s a great resource that lists the state by state laws when it comes to deficiency judgements.
Generally, it’s best to try to avoid a foreclosure auction. Instead, call up the bank to negotiate, or work with a local, reputable real estate firm like us at Pro Cash Buyers to help you negotiate discounts off the amount owed to avoid having to carry out a foreclosure.
Experienced invested can help you by negotiating directly with the banks – or even eliminate the prospect of a foreclosure, even if your home is worth less than you owe.
If you’re currently facing foreclosure and need to sell a property near Jacksonville, please let us know. We can help!
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