Thursday, June 30, 2011

Understanding The Difference Between Judicial and Non-Judicial Foreclosures

By Kenneth F. McCallion, Esq. 

It is very important to understand the difference between judicial foreclosures and non-judicial foreclosures. In simple terms, a judicial foreclosure requires a proceeding in a court. A non-judicial foreclosure does not require any proceeding in a court. In each type of procedure, a lender has the right to auction a property if the lender has properly filed all of the necessary paperwork. Let’s review important aspects of each.