Judgment Against Property Foreclosure In Hillsborough
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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.
To start a foreclosure in Florida, the foreclosing bank files a lawsuit (a "complaint") and serves it to you. After the 120-day preforeclosure period expires, assuming a loss mitigation application isn't pending, the servicer can initiate a foreclosure under state law. (12 C.F.R. § 1024.41 (2024).)
"Summary judgment" is a judgment in favor of the foreclosing party (called the "bank" in this article) after a borrower formally responds to a foreclosure lawsuit, but the response doesn't raise any valid issues or defenses. Once the bank gets summary judgment, it can proceed with a foreclosure sale.
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.
The final judgment sets forth the costs due to the plaintiff, such as principal charges, interest, costs of the suit, and attorney fees. In addition to the assessment of costs, the final judgment will list instructions for the sale of the mortgaged property at a public auction.
The Final Summary Judgment will show the amount you owe the lender including principal, interest, attorney fees, expense, and court costs. After Final Summary Judgment is entered, next the Judge will set a foreclosure sale date which is usually 30-45 days after the entry of the Judgment.
