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Foreclosure Law in Texas

In Bryan, Texas is a process allowing a lender of a mortgage to take possession or ownership of the property that secured the mortgage in the first place, to cut their losses when a borrower defaults on his or her loan.

When consumers have to deal with foreclosure, it almost always involves a home. The bank will typically take possession of the house, and then sell it at auction, to try to cover the balance of the mortgage. Banks usually want sell the property quickly, for as much money as possible.

In Texas, and every other state, foreclosed homeowners can go through a "foreclosure by judicial sale." In this type of foreclosure sale, a court supervises the sale, ensuring that the bank makes every reasonable effort to get the highest price possible for the house. The purpose of this is to maximize the chances that the bank gets, at the very least, the remaining balance of the mortgage. Although this may seem counter-intuitive, it is intended to protect the borrower: it helps prevent them from still owing money after the house is sold at auction.

In a large number of states, but not all of them, mortgages are a type of loan known as a "non-recourse loan." While the regulations governing these loans are complex, it most basically means that, once the house is sold, and the sale price doesn't cover what the borrower owes, the lender can't go after the borrower for the remainder. They simply have to take the loss.

How to Possibly Avoid Foreclosure in Bryan, Texas

First and foremost, you need to communicate with your lender, and not ignore the issue. Ignoring a problem with your mortgage will not make it go away, and can only make things worse. You should be honest with your lender, and stay in touch with them as much as possible.

Throughout all this, you should remember one thing: the bank doesn't really want your house. After all, banks aren't real estate speculators, they're primarily money lenders. They stand to make a great deal of money if you are able to make your mortgage payments until it's paid off. They're likely to make much less if they're forced to sell your house.

If you experience a sudden change in your financial situation, your lender, in an effort to prevent you from defaulting, might be willing to accept lower monthly payments, at least temporarily.

Some buyers in Texas, when none of the above options have worked, resort to a "short sale." This involves selling a house which is about to be foreclosed, usually for less than its market value. If the house sells for less than what's left on the mortgage, the homeowner is relieved of the duty to pay the balance. If you have decided that you have no hope of making your mortgage payments, and foreclosure seems inevitable anyway, this might be the way to go.

Can a Bryan, Texas real estate attorney help?

In Bryan, Texas, dealing with a possible foreclosure is never easy. However, the assistance of a good real estate lawyer can make the whole process much more bearable, and possibly delay or even prevent the foreclosure altogether.

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Life in Bryan

Bryan is located in Texas's Brazos County, with a population nearing 76,300 people. It is surrounded by Brazos Valley and College Station. Specifically, it is near Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, and Austin. As evidence, Bryan has a convenient central location!

Bryan's economy is primarily driven by Texas A M University, the Bryan Independent School District, Sanderson Farms, St. Joseph Regional Health Center, Alenco, and the City of Bryan. The legal industry also has a presence in Bryan because many attorneys call Bryan home. Also, with Bryan being so central to many large cities with top-tier law firms, local businesses and residents have access to top notch legal services.

Famous residents include Terry H. Anderson, Kent Caperton, Chester Dunning, Claude Hall, Devin Lemons, J. Milton Nance, Doug Supernaw, Ty Warren, Jack Kingston, and Lou Zaeske.

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