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Foreclosure Law in Indiana

In Indianapolis, Indiana, foreclosure is a process through which a lender that issued a mortgage loan retakes possession of the property that was purchased with the mortgage in the event that the borrower has defaulted on his or her payments.

A foreclosure typically involves a forced sale of the house at auction, so the bank can recover at least some of the loss it has incurred as a result of the default. Banks typically want to rid themselves of the property as soon as possible, collect as much money as they can from the sale, and then move on.

In all states in the U.S., including Indiana, borrowers have the option of foreclosure by judicial sale. This allows a court to oversee the sale of the property by the bank. The purpose of this is to get the house to sell for the highest price possible. While this might seem like something that would only benefit the bank, it is also a great benefit to the borrower, since it increases the likelihood that the sale will cover the full balance of the mortgage, preventing them from having to pay it.

In some states, original mortgages are identified as "non-recourse" loans, making the above problem a non-issue. This basically means that once the mortgaged property is sold by the lender, the debt is discharged, even if the sale nets less than the remaining balance on the mortgage. The borrower will simply have to write this off as a loss. However, this usually does not apply to refinanced or second mortgages.

How to Possibly Avoid Foreclosure in Indianapolis, Indiana

It is absolutely imperative that you maintain a line of communication with your lender. Your can't expect your lender to accommodate your changed financial situation if they don't know about it. Ignoring the issue and hoping it will go away is the worst possible solution.

Bear in mind that banks aren't in the business of real estate speculation - they're in the business of lending money, and making profits through interest on their loans. In short, the bank doesn't really want your house - they'd much rather have you continue making your mortgage payments. For banks, foreclosing on a home is a last resort. Basically, nobody likes foreclosures, and everyone wants to avoid them.

Because banks don't particularly enjoy foreclosing, they will probably be willing to work out an alternative payment plan with you, if necessary. However, if you think that this might be needed in the near future, you should contact your lender immediately. The sooner they know about it, the more options you have.

As a last resort, some borrowers consider a "short sale." In a short sale, the homeowner sells the house to the highest bidder, and uses the proceeds to pay off the remaining debt. If there is any extra from the sale, it goes to the borrower. If the sale price is worth less than what's left of the mortgage in Indiana, the remaining debt is excused.

Can a Indianapolis, Indiana real estate attorney help?

If you live in Indianapolis, Indiana and believe that your house is in danger of being foreclosed, you may have more options and protections than you think. You may not know what all of them are, but an efficient real estate lawyer probably will.

Talk to a Real Estate Law Attorney now!

Life in Indianapolis

Indianapolis is a wonderful place filled with many family attractions. Families have an ample selection of sights to see while visiting Indianapolis.

For starters, families can enjoy wonderful trips to the Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Hall of Fame Museum, and the Indianapolis Zoo. For families to relax and have some fun there is the Central Canal filled with gondola rides, pedal boating, and the like. There is also the Oldfields-Lilly House and Gardens, Victory Field, Fort Harrison State Park, and White River State Park.

Indianapolis is also filled with many small to mid-size firms that are home to enthusiastic attorneys who put their clients' needs above their own. Thus, Indianapolis residents are blessed with a family-friendly atmosphere and a capable legal force to handle any and every need.

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