If the lender is pursuing a foreclosure outside court, you can challenge a non-judicial foreclosure by initiating a lawsuit to stop the process until a court reviews the foreclosure. A successful defense may take several different forms, ranging from procedural issues to substantive errors or abuses.
The "power of sale" clause in effect enables the mortgagee to order a public sale without court decree.
What is provision is required in a mortgage to allow a non-judicial foreclosure to force a sale without a foreclosure suit? A power of sale clause.
Power of Sales clauses include language in the deed of trust which states that the lender has the power to sell the real property that secures the agreement should the borrower breach their contract. Deeds of Trusts with Power of Sale clauses attached give lenders the right to foreclose the property nonjudicially.
What is the biggest differences between judicial foreclosure and strict foreclosure? that strict foreclosure does NOT involve a foreclosure sale.
During the 5 week notice period, the homeowner can stop the foreclosure by making-up all missed payments (including late fees and attorney costs) or working with an attorney to stop the foreclosure process. The only time it is too late to stop a foreclosure is when the property is sold at auction to a new party.
For homeowners facing immediate foreclosure, filing for bankruptcy or obtaining a temporary restraining order (TRO) can be effective solutions. Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy creates an “automatic stay,” which temporarily halts all collection activities, including foreclosure auctions.
Most foreclosures in N.C. are "non-judicial" foreclosures, which means that they are heard in front of the county clerk, not a judge.
The mortgagee must send you a notice of foreclosure sale at least 45 days before the foreclosure sale. The foreclosure is advertised: The mortgagee advertises the sale (including date and time) once a week for three weeks in the newspaper before the foreclosure sale.
If the redemption period is still open, then it is possible for the homeowner to redeem the property by paying the outstanding mortgage balance and other fees, and then sell the property to you.