Friday, June 27, 2014

Florida’s Foreclosure Process

Foreclosure is a process best avoided at all costs. However, knowledge of Florida’s foreclosure process can help you understand what you need to do if you find yourself sucked into it in the future. The process takes place as follows:


  1. You fall behind on several mortgage payments. The mortgage servicer starts calling to remind you of your delinquency and tries to collect payments. The servicer may try to work out a deal to help you stay current on your loan, such as a loan modification, forbearance, or payment plan.
  2. You are sent a breach letter informing you that your loan is in default. The letter will demand you to cure the default and will recommend an action to do so.
  3. You become delinquent on your loan for 120 days and the mortgage servicer gains the authority to file a case against you in state court to start the foreclosure. You are served a summons, which gives you 20 days to file an answer. If you don’t file an answer, the lender gets a default judgment from the court, otherwise…
  4. You provide a reasonable defense and the case goes to trial.

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