What is the Foreclosure Process in Judicial States & Non-Judicial States?
A lender is required to file a foreclosure in a courthouse in judicial states. The process is similar to any other lawsuit where a summons and complaint are served to the homeowner. The foreclosure complaint will outline all the details of why you are being foreclosed on and will notify the homeowner when they need to file a response. Homeowners in judicial states have more rights than a homeowner who lives in a non-judicial state.
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