Information gathered from: http://www.foreclosurelaw.org/
- Judicial Foreclosure Available: Yes
- Non-Judicial Foreclosure Available: Yes
- Primary Security Instruments: Deed of Trust, Mortgage
- Timeline: Typically four months
- Right of Redemption: Yes
- Deficiency Judgments Allowed: Yes
(In Colorado, lenders may foreclose on deeds of trusts or mortgages in default using either a judicial or non-judicial foreclosure process. )
Judicial Foreclosure
The judicial process of foreclosure, which involves filing a lawsuit to obtain a court order to foreclose, is used when no power of sale is present in the mortgage or deed of trust. Generally, after the court declares a foreclosure, your home will be auctioned off to the highest bidder.
Non-Judicial Foreclosure
The non-judicial process of foreclosure is used when a power of sale clause exists in a mortgage or deed of trust. A "power of sale" clause is the clause in a deed of trust or mortgage, in which the borrower pre-authorizes the sale of property to pay off the balance on a loan in the event of the their default. In deeds of trust or mortgages where a power of sale exists, the power given to the lender to sell the property may be executed by the lender or their representative, typically referred to as the trustee. Regulations for this type of foreclosure process are outlined below in the "Power of Sale Foreclosure Guidelines".
Power of Sale Foreclosure Guidelines
The Colorado foreclosure process is quite a bit different than in other states because here, the governor appoints a "Public Trustee" for each county in the state. The trustee must act as an impartial party when handling a power of sale foreclosure. In Colorado, the non-judicial power of sale foreclosure is carried out as follows:
The process begins when the attorney representing the lender files the required documents with the Office of the Public Trustee of the county where the property is located. The Public Trustee then files a "Notice of Election and Demand" with the county clerk and recorder of the county. Once recorded, the notice must be published in a newspaper of general circulation within the county where the property is located for a period of five (5) consecutive weeks.
The Public Trustee must also mail, within ten (10) days after the publication of the notice of election and demand for sale, a copy of the same and a notice of sale as published in the newspaper, to the borrower and any owner or claimant of record, at the address given in the recorded instrument. The Public Trustee must also mail, at lease twenty-one (21) days before the foreclosure sale, a notice to the borrower describing how to redeem the property.
The owner of the property may stop the foreclosure proceedings by filing an "Intent to Cure" with the Public Trustee's office at least fifteen (15) days prior to the foreclosure sale and then paying the necessary amount to bring the loan current by noon the day
before the foreclosure sale is scheduled.
The foreclosure sale must take place between forty-five (45) and sixty (60) days after the recording of the election and demand for sale with the county clerk and recorder. The Public Trustee may hold the sale at any entrance to the courthouse, unless other provisions were made in the deed of trust.
The lender has the option to file a suit for deficiency in Colorado and the borrower has up to seventy five (75) days after the sale to redeem the property by paying the foreclosure sale amount, plus interest.
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Sunday, November 2, 2008
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Lenders Help More Homeowners Avoid Foreclosure
By Chris Taylor
The deep economic crisis has more lenders willing to change mortgages or repayment schedules for homeowners at risk of default, to stem their potential losses from foreclosures.
More than 3 million U.S. homeowners have received — or are expected to receive — more affordable loans through ongoing programs initiated over the last 15 months. But even outside the formal programs, says David Kittle, chairman-elect of the Mortgage Bankers Association, lenders are more willing now than a few months ago to agree to changes in monthly payments. In some areas that have a high number of subprime loans or foreclosures, he says, some lenders are even going door-to-door to contact homeowners.
"There's really no reluctance anymore," Kittle said. "Lenders lose $40,000 to $50,000 on every loan that goes into foreclosure."
Kathleen Day of consumer advocate Center for Responsible Lending says even with banks more willing to make modifications, additional help is needed. She also said door-to-door contact with late borrowers may be little more than a public relations ploy.
Some lenders had been reluctant to do loan work-outs because they may hold a large number of risky loans, and modifications carry their own costs to banks. Others simply lacked the staffing or internal programs for systematic loan reviews.
Signs of the shift:
• Mortgage servicers have modified existing mortgages or agreed to easier repayment plans, allowing 2.26 million homeowners to avoid foreclosure since July 2007, according to Hope Now, a private sector alliance of mortgage servicers, counselors and investors.
• As many as 400,000 homeowners may avoid foreclosure over the next three years under a program that started Oct. 1 through the Federal Housing Administration. The program, authorized by Congress in July, allows qualifying homeowners to refinance loans into a 30-year, fixed rate. The mortgage must have originated on or before Jan. 1, 2008.
•Nearly 400,000 homeowners will be able to get more affordable loans under an agreement this month by Bank of America with a number of state attorneys general to modify mortgages originated by Countrywide Financial, now owned by the bank.
Despite banks' forbearance, foreclosure filings are rising, according to the most recent reports. Foreclosure activity increased 12% in August from July and 27% from August 2007, according to industry watcher RealtyTrac. Last year saw 2.2 million foreclosure filings.
The deep economic crisis has more lenders willing to change mortgages or repayment schedules for homeowners at risk of default, to stem their potential losses from foreclosures.
More than 3 million U.S. homeowners have received — or are expected to receive — more affordable loans through ongoing programs initiated over the last 15 months. But even outside the formal programs, says David Kittle, chairman-elect of the Mortgage Bankers Association, lenders are more willing now than a few months ago to agree to changes in monthly payments. In some areas that have a high number of subprime loans or foreclosures, he says, some lenders are even going door-to-door to contact homeowners.
"There's really no reluctance anymore," Kittle said. "Lenders lose $40,000 to $50,000 on every loan that goes into foreclosure."
Kathleen Day of consumer advocate Center for Responsible Lending says even with banks more willing to make modifications, additional help is needed. She also said door-to-door contact with late borrowers may be little more than a public relations ploy.
Some lenders had been reluctant to do loan work-outs because they may hold a large number of risky loans, and modifications carry their own costs to banks. Others simply lacked the staffing or internal programs for systematic loan reviews.
Signs of the shift:
• Mortgage servicers have modified existing mortgages or agreed to easier repayment plans, allowing 2.26 million homeowners to avoid foreclosure since July 2007, according to Hope Now, a private sector alliance of mortgage servicers, counselors and investors.
• As many as 400,000 homeowners may avoid foreclosure over the next three years under a program that started Oct. 1 through the Federal Housing Administration. The program, authorized by Congress in July, allows qualifying homeowners to refinance loans into a 30-year, fixed rate. The mortgage must have originated on or before Jan. 1, 2008.
•Nearly 400,000 homeowners will be able to get more affordable loans under an agreement this month by Bank of America with a number of state attorneys general to modify mortgages originated by Countrywide Financial, now owned by the bank.
Despite banks' forbearance, foreclosure filings are rising, according to the most recent reports. Foreclosure activity increased 12% in August from July and 27% from August 2007, according to industry watcher RealtyTrac. Last year saw 2.2 million foreclosure filings.
Bailout Bill May Help Borrowers
Homeowners at risk of foreclosure may benefit from provisions in the bailout bill designed to modify their mortgages.
The National Association of Realtors said it's pleased with many of the provisions in the revised "Rescue Package" because not only does it help troubled borrowers, but fewer foreclosures will help stimulate many housing markets that have been sagging for the past year.
As of right now it's not been determined which loans will be modified, but many supporters of the provision are hoping that a quick and efficient system is put into place in order to determine loan modification criteria on a large scale, rather than work on each loan case by case.
The plan requires the government to come up with a system to modify loans it acquires through the bailout plan. Changes might be multifarious: lengthening the loan, reducing interest rates or writing down some principal.
Also, borrowers who live in the home and whose loans meet certain criteria, can go into the "Hope for Homeowners" program that was setup during the last housing bill signed into law in July. This program provides the borrower to refinance into a fixed rate loan through the Federal Housing Administration.
The largest problem that still looms deals with the loans the government acquires that are packaged in securities and are no longer held by the originator of the loan, but a servicer. Not a great deal is known, lenders, servicers, and owners of distressed assets are waiting to find out more details as to how to solve the problem and what role the tax payers will play with respect to losses.
Overall, borrowers should engage with their lender, communicate on a regular basis as to their "current status". If the borrower doesn't have time to do this it would be in their best interest to contact a Loss Mitigation company. They can spend the time to reach and inform the lender as to their status. A Loss Mitigation specialist will help negotiate your interest rate with your lender and help you save your home.
The National Association of Realtors said it's pleased with many of the provisions in the revised "Rescue Package" because not only does it help troubled borrowers, but fewer foreclosures will help stimulate many housing markets that have been sagging for the past year.
As of right now it's not been determined which loans will be modified, but many supporters of the provision are hoping that a quick and efficient system is put into place in order to determine loan modification criteria on a large scale, rather than work on each loan case by case.
The plan requires the government to come up with a system to modify loans it acquires through the bailout plan. Changes might be multifarious: lengthening the loan, reducing interest rates or writing down some principal.
Also, borrowers who live in the home and whose loans meet certain criteria, can go into the "Hope for Homeowners" program that was setup during the last housing bill signed into law in July. This program provides the borrower to refinance into a fixed rate loan through the Federal Housing Administration.
The largest problem that still looms deals with the loans the government acquires that are packaged in securities and are no longer held by the originator of the loan, but a servicer. Not a great deal is known, lenders, servicers, and owners of distressed assets are waiting to find out more details as to how to solve the problem and what role the tax payers will play with respect to losses.
Overall, borrowers should engage with their lender, communicate on a regular basis as to their "current status". If the borrower doesn't have time to do this it would be in their best interest to contact a Loss Mitigation company. They can spend the time to reach and inform the lender as to their status. A Loss Mitigation specialist will help negotiate your interest rate with your lender and help you save your home.
Monday, October 20, 2008
American Foreclosure Specialists
We know what you're feeling. You've had more than your share of difficulties the last few months. The good news is that you are not alone. American Foreclosure Specialists can help. We understand that good people sometimes need a second chance. Most foreclosures are a result of an unexpected life event, such as:
When Good People Need A Second Chance
Whatever the difficulty, we understand how it feels to choose between a mortgage payment or groceries. We understand what it's like to have continual phone calls from your lender ... calls at home, calls at work and letters in the mailbox.
You need to save your home but your Denver lender is asking for too much money. You're not asking for them to forgive the loan but you need help creating a payment plan that you can handle. You just need someone on your side to negotiate with your lender to get you back on track.
We have caring people who want to help you save your home and get you back to where you need to be. We want to help you get back in charge of your finances. Fore foreclosure assistance, contact SOS Home Mitigation today! (866) 767-4663
- Death in the Family
- Difficult and costly Divorce
- Lost a job or had to Change Jobs
When Good People Need A Second Chance
Whatever the difficulty, we understand how it feels to choose between a mortgage payment or groceries. We understand what it's like to have continual phone calls from your lender ... calls at home, calls at work and letters in the mailbox.
You need to save your home but your Denver lender is asking for too much money. You're not asking for them to forgive the loan but you need help creating a payment plan that you can handle. You just need someone on your side to negotiate with your lender to get you back on track.
We have caring people who want to help you save your home and get you back to where you need to be. We want to help you get back in charge of your finances. Fore foreclosure assistance, contact SOS Home Mitigation today! (866) 767-4663
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Where to Turn for Foreclosure Assistance
Where to Turn for Foreclosure Assistance
Facing foreclosure can be a scary thing and most people do not know where to turn when it comes to foreclosure assistance.
It’s funny because the least likely place to look for foreclosure assistance is actually the first place you should look. The first thing you need to do is call your mortgage lender. Despite the popular belief, mortgage lenders do not want to posess your home. They are not in the real estate business and it costs them a lot of time and money not only to foreclose, but to sell the house after they acquire it in a foreclosure. No, mortgage lenders do not want your home, what they really want is their loans paid.
The reason you call your Denver mortgage lender first when you need help stopping foreclosure is that your mortgage lender holds your mortgage and may have several ways to assist you. Your Denver lender can decide to let you have more time to pay, agree to modify or change your mortgage payment terms, etc. Most mortgage lenders in Denver will work with you, but there is not requirement that they do that. Some of the lenders out there will not work with you for whatever reason. So you call your mortgage lender first to see if they can help you stop or avoid foreclosure.
Another source to look for foreclosure assistance is to check with several lawyers in your area. The reason for checking with several lawyers is that some lawyers are more helpful than others. And their fees will vary, some charge more than others. You will probably want to talk with a bankruptcy lawyer because bankruptcy lawyers deal with matters of stopping debt collection. A Denver lawyer can tell you your legal rights as well as explain to you the complete foreclosure process.
A third place to look for foreclosure help is the internet. However, you need to be careful. We have seen a number of websites claiming to be stop foreclosure specialists. I do not know of any government or private organization that certifies stop foreclosure specialists. I have also seen websites that claim to tell you the foreclosure law for your state. I know for a fact that some sites have not completely stated my state's foreclosure law and that by being incomplete, they may mislead website viewers. A lot of the information on the internet is good information, but you need to be careful. "If it sounds to good to be true, it probably isn't true".
Whether you look locally or on the internet for assistance in stopping foreclosure help, check several sources use your best judgment as to what is true and what is not true, and be sure of what the fees are before you have any individual or company take any action on your behalf. Be suspect of any individual or company that will not tell you up front what they can do for you to stop or avoid foreclosure.
It is important that you realize that you may have several options to stop or avoid foreclosure, but that not every option will work in every situation.
Facing foreclosure can be a scary thing and most people do not know where to turn when it comes to foreclosure assistance.
It’s funny because the least likely place to look for foreclosure assistance is actually the first place you should look. The first thing you need to do is call your mortgage lender. Despite the popular belief, mortgage lenders do not want to posess your home. They are not in the real estate business and it costs them a lot of time and money not only to foreclose, but to sell the house after they acquire it in a foreclosure. No, mortgage lenders do not want your home, what they really want is their loans paid.
The reason you call your Denver mortgage lender first when you need help stopping foreclosure is that your mortgage lender holds your mortgage and may have several ways to assist you. Your Denver lender can decide to let you have more time to pay, agree to modify or change your mortgage payment terms, etc. Most mortgage lenders in Denver will work with you, but there is not requirement that they do that. Some of the lenders out there will not work with you for whatever reason. So you call your mortgage lender first to see if they can help you stop or avoid foreclosure.
Another source to look for foreclosure assistance is to check with several lawyers in your area. The reason for checking with several lawyers is that some lawyers are more helpful than others. And their fees will vary, some charge more than others. You will probably want to talk with a bankruptcy lawyer because bankruptcy lawyers deal with matters of stopping debt collection. A Denver lawyer can tell you your legal rights as well as explain to you the complete foreclosure process.
A third place to look for foreclosure help is the internet. However, you need to be careful. We have seen a number of websites claiming to be stop foreclosure specialists. I do not know of any government or private organization that certifies stop foreclosure specialists. I have also seen websites that claim to tell you the foreclosure law for your state. I know for a fact that some sites have not completely stated my state's foreclosure law and that by being incomplete, they may mislead website viewers. A lot of the information on the internet is good information, but you need to be careful. "If it sounds to good to be true, it probably isn't true".
Whether you look locally or on the internet for assistance in stopping foreclosure help, check several sources use your best judgment as to what is true and what is not true, and be sure of what the fees are before you have any individual or company take any action on your behalf. Be suspect of any individual or company that will not tell you up front what they can do for you to stop or avoid foreclosure.
It is important that you realize that you may have several options to stop or avoid foreclosure, but that not every option will work in every situation.
5 ways to Acquire Foreclosures
By Chris Taylor
In general, there are five basic ways to acquire foreclosures at discounted prices. All but one of them permit the buyer to pay for qualified assistance from other sources (such as a title and / or escrow company. Unfortunately, the most popular technique (buying properties at the trustee's sales) allows no such luxury. The purchasing process at the trustee's sale requires each buyer to make his own thorough investigation of both title and debt on the chosen property within a limited time frame.
Delinquent Seller
The first and simplest way to buy properties under the fair market value arises when the delinquent (not defaulted) owner is uncovered. The delinquent buyer will not have made recent payments of principal, interest, taxes or insurance and / or may have reduced the value of the property through benign negligence or lack of funds. When the delinquent owner realizes that he will be unable to meet the commitments on promissory notes and trust deeds for an extended period, he may choose to sell his property even at a discounted price rather than proceed through the foreclosure process. The wise buyer will point out to the delinquent (and later defaulted) owner how he will be harmed by proceeding through the brief foreclosure process to the trustee's sale. At that point, the owner will lose his property, lose his equity, reduce his credit standing as a result of the recorded foreclosure and may have taxable income due the IRS for the amount of the debt reduction (elimination of the trust deed debt) resulting from the trustee's sale. Selling to an interested buyer at a discounted price may well be the most convenient solution for the troubled, delinquent owner.
Defaulted Seller
The property owner becomes a defaulted owner when the trustee for the beneficiary records a Notice of Default. During the following three month plus three week periods, a Notice of Trustee's Sale also will be recorded and published in a local adjudicated newspaper once a week for three weeks just prior to the trustee's sale. Live-in buyers of the property of the defaulted owner may negotiate any reasonable purchase price and terms for the property with the defaulted owner. Investors who seek to purchase the primary residence of a defaulted owner of one to four units and who are not related to that owner must work with the equity seller under the restrictions of two California Civil Codes which can make such purchases more difficult. These restrictions require the use of a special contract with a Notice of Cancellation, permit the equity seller to pursue the equity purchaser for unconscionable advantage for two years after the sale, and eliminate the use of outside assistance in the pursuit of a foreclosure property. Investors who unwittingly or intentionally become foreclosure consultants to equity sellers may also place themselves in jeopardy under certain conditions.
Trustee's Sale
Most purchasers of foreclosures prefer to acquire their properties at the trustee's sale. At this time, it is possible to make property purchases without being in contact with the defaulted owner or foreclosing lender. Money talks. Anyone with money may make a purchase regardless of credit, race, religion, etc. The verbal auction permits the highest bidder to acquire a property by paying off only the remaining balance on the foreclosing loan regardless of the fair market value of the property. Debt recorded after the date of recording of the foreclosing loan is eliminated. Problems of unanticipated repair,eviction, payoff of superior loan(s), possible IRS redemption and inadequate research can present formidable obstacles to the inexperienced buyer.
REO Lender
When a trustee's sale is held with no bidder present, the property is said to be "sold" to the foreclosing lender. The REO lender usually will sell the property rather than retain the property as part of the lender's nonperforming assets. Finding that lender who will well the property newly acquired at the trustee's sale at a substantial discount is not easy although it is possible through a careful selection of lender sources of such properties. Individuals (not lending institutions) normally present better opportunities to purchase at a discount.
Friendly Junior Note
The fifth way to buy foreclosures is just a bit more complex but is an attractive way to acquire properties with less competition than purchasing at the trustee's sale. If the holder of the junior loan to the foreclosing loan agrees to sell his promissory note and trust deed at a substantial discount, the purchaser of the junior loan may cure the underlying senior loans and then foreclose himself on the newly acquired junior loan. The sale of the property through the junior loan can bring immediate return on the face value of the junior loan of the acquisition of the property with attractive equity.
In general, there are five basic ways to acquire foreclosures at discounted prices. All but one of them permit the buyer to pay for qualified assistance from other sources (such as a title and / or escrow company. Unfortunately, the most popular technique (buying properties at the trustee's sales) allows no such luxury. The purchasing process at the trustee's sale requires each buyer to make his own thorough investigation of both title and debt on the chosen property within a limited time frame.
Delinquent Seller
The first and simplest way to buy properties under the fair market value arises when the delinquent (not defaulted) owner is uncovered. The delinquent buyer will not have made recent payments of principal, interest, taxes or insurance and / or may have reduced the value of the property through benign negligence or lack of funds. When the delinquent owner realizes that he will be unable to meet the commitments on promissory notes and trust deeds for an extended period, he may choose to sell his property even at a discounted price rather than proceed through the foreclosure process. The wise buyer will point out to the delinquent (and later defaulted) owner how he will be harmed by proceeding through the brief foreclosure process to the trustee's sale. At that point, the owner will lose his property, lose his equity, reduce his credit standing as a result of the recorded foreclosure and may have taxable income due the IRS for the amount of the debt reduction (elimination of the trust deed debt) resulting from the trustee's sale. Selling to an interested buyer at a discounted price may well be the most convenient solution for the troubled, delinquent owner.
Defaulted Seller
The property owner becomes a defaulted owner when the trustee for the beneficiary records a Notice of Default. During the following three month plus three week periods, a Notice of Trustee's Sale also will be recorded and published in a local adjudicated newspaper once a week for three weeks just prior to the trustee's sale. Live-in buyers of the property of the defaulted owner may negotiate any reasonable purchase price and terms for the property with the defaulted owner. Investors who seek to purchase the primary residence of a defaulted owner of one to four units and who are not related to that owner must work with the equity seller under the restrictions of two California Civil Codes which can make such purchases more difficult. These restrictions require the use of a special contract with a Notice of Cancellation, permit the equity seller to pursue the equity purchaser for unconscionable advantage for two years after the sale, and eliminate the use of outside assistance in the pursuit of a foreclosure property. Investors who unwittingly or intentionally become foreclosure consultants to equity sellers may also place themselves in jeopardy under certain conditions.
Trustee's Sale
Most purchasers of foreclosures prefer to acquire their properties at the trustee's sale. At this time, it is possible to make property purchases without being in contact with the defaulted owner or foreclosing lender. Money talks. Anyone with money may make a purchase regardless of credit, race, religion, etc. The verbal auction permits the highest bidder to acquire a property by paying off only the remaining balance on the foreclosing loan regardless of the fair market value of the property. Debt recorded after the date of recording of the foreclosing loan is eliminated. Problems of unanticipated repair,eviction, payoff of superior loan(s), possible IRS redemption and inadequate research can present formidable obstacles to the inexperienced buyer.
REO Lender
When a trustee's sale is held with no bidder present, the property is said to be "sold" to the foreclosing lender. The REO lender usually will sell the property rather than retain the property as part of the lender's nonperforming assets. Finding that lender who will well the property newly acquired at the trustee's sale at a substantial discount is not easy although it is possible through a careful selection of lender sources of such properties. Individuals (not lending institutions) normally present better opportunities to purchase at a discount.
Friendly Junior Note
The fifth way to buy foreclosures is just a bit more complex but is an attractive way to acquire properties with less competition than purchasing at the trustee's sale. If the holder of the junior loan to the foreclosing loan agrees to sell his promissory note and trust deed at a substantial discount, the purchaser of the junior loan may cure the underlying senior loans and then foreclose himself on the newly acquired junior loan. The sale of the property through the junior loan can bring immediate return on the face value of the junior loan of the acquisition of the property with attractive equity.
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