A North Carolina judgment is good for 10 years from the date it's entered by the court. A judgment lien lasts from the date it's filed in a county judgment docket until the date the judgment expires.
The judgment lien is not going to impact a homesteaded property so the mortgage lender would be able to obtain a first lien on your property. So, as long as you otherwise qualify for a mortgage, the judgment lien should not be a problem.
The NC law clearly gives the creditor a 10 year period to enforce his lien and the statutes, N.C.G.S. § 1-234, and § 1-23 appear to extend the time period when execution is restrained.
What Is a Foreclosure Judgment? A foreclosure judgment is issued by a court. It formally grants the lender permission to foreclose on a property. A court will issue a foreclosure judgment after the lender wins its foreclosure lawsuit against the borrower.
The judgment lien is not going to impact a homesteaded property so the mortgage lender would be able to obtain a first lien on your property. So, as long as you otherwise qualify for a mortgage, the judgment lien should not be a problem.
The NC law clearly gives the creditor a 10 year period to enforce his lien and the statutes, N.C.G.S. § 1-234, and § 1-23 appear to extend the time period when execution is restrained.
Under North Carolina law judgment liens expire ten years from entry of the judgement. The bankruptcy, however, can extend the statute of limitations in favor of the pre-petition lien holder in certain circumstances.
Lien and Judgment Negotiation Locate your creditor and find out how much you owe: This can often be the most challenging part of lien negotiation. Evaluate and explain whether it is worth it to try and negotiate the lien or judgment: Some liens are negotiable and some aren't. Negotiate: Negotiation is an art.