Send a public records request to the Office of the Assessor-Recorder in the county or city in which you reside. This office maintains public property records, and will have access to all publicly available foreclosure documents.
Foreclosure is when a lender uses a legal process to force the sale of a property (like a home) to cover a debt. This can happen when someone takes out a mortgage to buy a home and then stops making payments (defaults on the mortgage).
While the content of the letter will change depending on your situation, there are a few important aspects to include: Provide all details the best you can, including correct dates and dollar amounts. Explain how and when all situations were resolved. Detail why problems won't happen again.