Complaint For Foreclosure In Washington
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The actual amount of time that it takes for a foreclosure to start is up to the lender, but most lenders are going to wait at least 90 days -— or the time it takes for three missed payments to add up -— before they start the lawsuit.
Properties in foreclosure may only be purchased from the county at the annual foreclosure auction which will be held in November. A minimum bid will be solicited for each parcel. This bid must include all taxes, interest, penalties and foreclosure costs.
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.
The actual amount of time that it takes for a foreclosure to start is up to the lender, but most lenders are going to wait at least 90 days -— or the time it takes for three missed payments to add up -— before they start the lawsuit.
Does Washington Have a Redemption Period After a Foreclosure? In some states, the borrower can redeem the home within a specific amount of time after the foreclosure. In Washington, however, the borrower doesn't get a redemption period following a nonjudicial foreclosure.
Fortunately, there are steps that you can take to stop foreclosure in Washington State, including a modification to your mortgage loan, challenging the validity of the foreclosure, or filing for bankruptcy. Depending on the type of bankruptcy you qualify for, you may be able to stop the foreclosure completely.
To contest a judicial foreclosure, you have to file a written answer to the complaint (the lawsuit). You'll need to present your defenses and explain the reasons why the lender shouldn't be able to foreclose. You might need to defend yourself against a motion for summary judgment and at trial.
