Foreclosure is a complicated multistep process that allows mortgage lenders to repossess homes from homeowners who have missed payments on their mortgage loan. Maryland's foreclosure process can take six to nine months or longer.
The Notice of Default tells you the total amount you owe including missed payments and foreclosure fees. A declaration must be attached to the notice stating the lender has spoken to you or tried to reach you to discuss your situation.
The Stages of Foreclosure Stage 1: Default of Payment. Stage 2: Notice of Default. Stage 3: Notice of Sale. Stage 4: Foreclosure Sale. Stage 5: Eviction.
Public records Throughout the foreclosure process, various legal notices must be filed in your County Recorder's Office. This information is public record and available to anyone. Just visit your county's office and you can search for a Notice of Default (NOD), lis pendens or Notice of Sale.
Contact your lender as soon as you realize that you have a problem. Lenders do not want your house. They have options to help borrowers through difficult financial times.
A Notice of Intention to Foreclose is your lender telling you that they are planning to foreclose on your property because you are behind on your mortgage payments.
A Notice of Intention to Foreclose is your lender telling you that they are planning to foreclose on your property because you are behind on your mortgage payments.
Foreclosure is a complicated multistep process that allows mortgage lenders to repossess homes from homeowners who have missed payments on their mortgage loan. Maryland's foreclosure process can take six to nine months or longer.