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Foreclosure is a very serious matter, your now receiving all sorts of letters in the mail from different companies all telling you that they can help you. They could be all very confusing. If you've noticed, they all want you to do one of the following, so let's go over each of them one at a time.

Just Walk Away
It has come to our attention that some organizations are advising people on the phone and by mailers to home owners, to just walk away and let it go to foreclosure. It appears the organizations behind this campaign may be groups of investors that want to buy your property cheap at auction. This can be devastating for home owners in many states, as the home owner is responsible for the deficiency, which means if you owe $225,000 on your loan, and your home sells for $100,000 at auction, you're on the hook for the $125,000 difference. They can garnish wages to get it. This means the investor gets a great deal and the homeowner gets a huge bill as they are being kicked to the curb.

Private Investors/Lenders:
They will tell you that they will bring your mortgage current and payoff all back fees to save your home, and they will too, for a price of coarse.

In order for them to do that you must " quick Deed" (sign over your home to them in their name). In turn they will gladly lease your home back to you with 15-20% higher payments for maybe 1-2 or 3 years until they have made their investment back. Then they will agree sign your home back to you. Sounds good so far right? But here's the trick.

In the contract that you sign, always somewhere in the fine print. It will say if the leasee (you) are 24 hours late with your monthly payment within the duration of your contract, that the lessee (you) must evacuate the premises. Usually within 5 - 7 days. Over 90% of homeowners that fall for this trick end up losing there homes. These investors all know that you've had payment problems in the past, that's why they prey on homeowners in your situation. Next thing you know your family is out on the street, with no home or hope and the investor just tricked you out of your $150,000 home that cost them only $4,000 to $5,000 so PLEASE BEWARE, don't do it.

New Loan:
you to take out another loan (it sounds good on the surface but you'll pay much, much more in the long run). You have to start of a new loan from the beginning, you eventually lose all of your equity. All of your past payments are just wasted. You gain nothing. Don't fall for it.

Bankruptcy:
Don't do it! It will only save your home temporarily. Big rouble awaits you around the corner. Everyone says "file for bankruptcy it's easy don't worry we can get you squared away". Yea right. Do yourself a huge favor Don't do it!!

If you truly would like to save your home and have your case handled correctly, call the professionals. We will evaluate your case for free and inform you of your rights as a homeowner. We will introduce you to the many options that are available to save your home. To get your free evaluation either fill out a short questionier by clicking here or call now, 1-888-209-1424.


Tennessee Foreclosure Process

If you do not FULLY understand the foreclosure process outlined on this page and how it may apply to you please take advantage of our FREE consultation by clicking here.

Judicial foreclosure available: Yes, (rarely used)

Non-Judicial foreclosure available: Yes

In Tennessee, foreclosures are usually done under a deed of trust accompanied by a note.  Regular mortgages requiring judicial foreclosure are seldom used.

Non-judicial Foreclosure

Non-judicial foreclosure is usually done under a deed of trust which has a power of sale provision. If the deed of trust lacks such a provision, then the borrower must file a lawsuit (bill in chancery) and undertake judicial foreclosure.

Preliminary Notices

Contents

The foreclosure notice should give the names of the borrower and lender, describe the property, give any street address and state the time and place of sale. Advertising The notice of foreclosure sale must be first published at least 20 days before the sale. The ad must be published three different times in a newspaper in the county where the land is located.

Sale Procedures

Time

The time of sale shall be between the hours of 10 AM. and 4 P.M. on the day specified in the foreclosure notice.

Place

The sale is made at the place specified in the foreclosure notice, which is normally the courthouse door.

Manner

The sale is for cash to the highest bidder.

Deficiency

A lender may seek a deficiency judgment against persons who assume debt.

Redemption

The redemption time period is two year  The right of redemption can be waived in the original deed of trust.

 


This information is a general overview of the Tennessee foreclosure laws. We don't imply or guarantee it's accuracy as house foreclosure laws can change. Please contact us directly at 1-888-209-1424 we would be happy to assist with any stopping foreclosure questions you may have.

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