Foreclosure timeline

What you need to know
  • Be realistic: If you cannot afford to keep your home – sell it.
  • List your home with a reputable Realtor who is familiar with “short sales” if you owe more than your home is worth. A short sale requires your Lenders approval.
  • Always ask for a waiver of deficiency from the Lender.
  • Avoid Rescue Scams: Don’t give someone money who says they can prevent a foreclosure or help you get a loan modification. Don’t sign paperwork you aren’t familiar with or sign a deed over to someone who says they will help you.
  • Take Action Now: Contact a MSHDA-approved agency for other free assistance. Find a Housing Education Counselor.

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Delinquency
Lender makes contact with homeowner
  • Mortgage delinquent, due on 1st, late charges apply
  • Lender will make live contact with Loss Mitigation Options
Single Point Contact
Lender appoints law firm

Facilitiate Negotiations and attend meeting with Home Owners

Loan Modification
Lender allows partial payment
1. Loan Modification
2. Loss Mitigation
3. Partial payment option available - try to clear it
Foreclosure process begins
Sheriff sale scheduled

Sheriff Sale scheduled and published in paper for 4 weeks

Notice of sale
Notice of sale posted

Notice of Sale Posted on Property with Sheriff Sale Date

Sheriff sale occurs
New Buyer for Property

1. Redemption Period Starts
2. Redeem Property by paying amount bid, plus interest and Fee.
3. Homeowner may submit Loss Mitigation before Sherrif Sale

Redemption period ends (#1)
Eviction Procedure Begins
1. Eviction Procedure begins if property isn't volountarily vacated & if Lien Greater >= 2/3 of original Indebtedness.
2. Access to property for inspection by buyer and no damage to property
3. Redeem Property by paying amount bid, plus interest and Fees before Redemption Period end.
4. Home owner maintains property, Insurance, and utilities
Redemption end/eviction (#2)
Eviction (for #1)

Eviction Procedure begins if property isn't volountarily vacated for property lien Less than <= 2/3 of Indebtedness

Redemption end/eviction
Eviction (for #2)

Eviction Procedure begins if property isn't volountarily vacated & property Lien Greater than >= 2/3 of Indebtedness and for Farming Property

Redemption end/eviction
Eviction (for #2)

Eviction Procedure begins if property isn't volountarily vacated & property Lien Greater than >= 2/3 of Indebtedness and for Farming Property