Wednesday, May 23, 2007

The Basics of Real Estate Foreclosure

A foreclosure transpires when a person borrows money from a lender to finance some sort of real property or real estate and lack money to pay the monthly mortgage payment. This outcome happens when a borrower is unable to meet the qualifications set forth by the lending institution. In case a borrower stops paying their mortgage, the lender uses the real property as security for the mortgage loan. Lenders use the mortgage for security and don’t actually give out the mortgage like many people think.
Several unfortunate reasons can cause borrowers to face foreclosure. A borrower may find themselves unable to adjust to high interest rates after getting an adjustable-rate mortgage. Things like job loss, divorce and failed business ventures can cause people to fall behind in their mortgage payments. Usually the lender sends out a reminder notice to the borrower in case they forgot a payment. If they do not respond to this reminder, the lender sends out demanding payment notices.
During Lis Penden, the lender’s attorney goes to the county clerk’s office and files foreclosure papers. A public foreclosure auction is also scheduled for the piece of real property. The initial bid goes to the bank/lender at the same value of the unpaid mortgages. If no one exceeds this bid, the bank/lender becomes new real estate owner. The lender’s main objective is to sell the house off because it is illegal for lender’s to own a certain number of foreclosures.
It is important to always complete due diligence when planning to purchase any real estate investment. This process is one of the most important parts of buying or bidding on foreclosure. There are many ways to find foreclosures in your area including the local newspaper and on internet



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