You'll need to act quickly to claim surplus funds after the foreclosure sale. A limited amount of time will be available for you to get the funds. The exact amount of time you'll get depends on state procedures. You can apply to either the foreclosure trustee or the court to get the foreclosure excess proceeds.
In general, a judicial foreclosure can take two to three years to complete in California. A judicial foreclosure is subject to a four-year statute of limitations and is subject to a post-sale redemption right unless the deficiency claim is waived.
You'll need to act quickly to claim surplus funds after the foreclosure sale. A limited amount of time will be available for you to get the funds. The exact amount of time you'll get depends on state procedures. You can apply to either the foreclosure trustee or the court to get the foreclosure excess proceeds.
Disadvantages to Lender A lender should also hesitate before accepting a lieu deed where there are outstanding subordinate liens or judgments against the property. In such a situation, the lender will have to foreclose its mortgage, with the attendant expense and time involved to obtain clear title.
Chattel is any tangible personal property that is movable. Examples of chattel are furniture, livestock, bedding, picture frames, and jewelry.
The "power of sale" clause in effect enables the mortgagee to order a public sale without court decree.
Judicial foreclosure refers to foreclosure proceedings that take place through the court system. This foreclosure process occurs when a mortgage lacks a power of sale clause, which would legally authorize the mortgage lender to sell the property if a default occurred.
In a strict foreclosure, the lender goes to court to ask for an order declaring the borrower in default on the mortgage and permitting it to foreclose. If the court agrees that the borrower is in default, it will approve the foreclosure and give the title to the home directly to the lender.