Thursday, June 28, 2012

Has Your Lender Initiated a Foreclosure? Here’s What to Do



There are no specific rules for how to handle things if your home is already in foreclosure.  Lenders vary in how they handle things, and beyond this, the laws vary from state to state.  In some states, the foreclosure process may take months; in others, everything could happen within a matter of days.  This is why it is crucial to speak with a foreclosure defense attorney immediately if your lender has already placed your home in foreclosure. 

The best thing you can do is fight back.  The more you fight, the longer the foreclosure process will take—this will allow you more time to get in a better financial situation and work to keep your home. Even if the foreclosure goes through, you should continue to fight because of the redemption period.  This is a period of time in which former homeowners can buy back their property if they decide to do so.  This redemption period varies from state to state: it is 30 days in Alabama and up to 10 months in Delaware. 

The thing to keep in mind is that the foreclosure process isn’t a simple one.  There is a lot of paperwork that has to cross a lot of desks, and anything you can do to stall that paperwork between desks will help you find more time (and money!) to get your home out of foreclosure.  Speaking with an attorney early in the process will be your best bet to help you stay in your home.

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