If you are struggling to make your monthly mortgage payment, don't panic. In Illinois, it can take approximately 12-15 months for a foreclosure to be completed.
A judge in the Circuit Court of Cook County oversees the foreclosure process, which typically involves the lender filing a lawsuit against the homeowner for defaulting on the mortgage. If the Court finds in favor of the lender, it can result in the forced sale of the property to repay the outstanding mortgage debt.
In general, mortgage companies start foreclosure processes about 3-6 months after the first missed mortgage payment. Late fees are charged after 10-15 days, however, most mortgage companies recognize that homeowners may be facing short-term financial hardships.
30 days after the confirmation of the foreclosure sale (see #8), the purchaser of the property has the right to take possession of the property and evict the tenants. After this point, the sheriff's office will evict the homeowner from they property if it is still occupied.
A lis pendens is a written notice that a lawsuit has been filed concerning real estate, involving either the title to the property or a claimed ownership interest in it.
In Illinois, it can take approximately 12-15 months for a foreclosure to be completed. Call your lender or a HUD-certified counseling agency as soon as you can.
Once you are delinquent by 120 days or more, your lender can initiate foreclosure proceedings in court. Illinois is a state in which all foreclosures are judicial foreclosures, which means the court system has jurisdiction over the matter.
Get in touch with your lender as soon as you realize you may be in trouble. Lenders would rather have a paying customer than an empty house on their hands. Filing for bankruptcy or a lawsuit can slow or stop the foreclosure process, but start by contacting your lender.