New York Referee Affirmation Foreclosure Sales are a type of foreclosure sale that is conducted in New York State. These sales occur when a homeowner has defaulted on their mortgage and the lender has taken action to foreclose on the property. The foreclosure sale is conducted by a court-appointed referee, who is responsible for verifying that the foreclosure is legal and proper. The sale is conducted in an open auction format and is open to the public. The winning bidder is required to pay the full amount of the purchase price at the sale, as well as any applicable fees or taxes. There are two types of New York Referee Affirmation Foreclosure Sales: judicial sales and non-judicial sales. Judicial sales are conducted in a court of law, while non-judicial sales are conducted by the appointed referee outside the court.