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Foreclosure Law in North Carolina

Foreclosure in Greenville, North Carolina is a process that authorizes a lender to take possession of the property that was used to secure their loan, in the event that the borrower fails to repay it.

A foreclosure normally 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 normally 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 every U.S. state, including North Carolina, a borrower has a right to a judicial sale of their foreclosed property. A judicial sale is simply an auction overseen by a court. The purpose of this is to make sure that the lender takes reasonable steps to sell the home for the highest possible price, and to ensure that the homeowner has an opportunity to bid on the house, if he or she is able. It is in everybody's interest for the bank to get the highest price possible for the house, even the borrower's. If the house fetches a higher price than what's left on the mortgage, the buyer can keep what's leftover. On the other hand, if it fetches less, the buyer might have to pay the deficiency.

In some states, original mortgages are recognized 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 Greenville, North Carolina

It is absolutely necessary 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.

It's possible that your lender is willing to negotiate a plan that results in temporarily-lower payments on your mortgage, especially if this means that they will be able to get some payments, instead of none at all.

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 North Carolina, the remaining debt is absolved.

Can a Greenville, North Carolina real estate attorney help?

If you live in Greenville, North Carolina 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 accomplished real estate lawyer probably will.

Talk to a Real Estate Law Attorney now!

Life in Greenville

Greenville is located in Pitt County, North Carolina. The city is known as the "health, entertainment, and educational hub" of the Tidewater and Coastal Plain areas within North Carolina. America's Promise Alliance included Greenville as a part of the "100 Best Communities for Young People." Further, Forbes Magazine ranked the city in the top ten for the "Best Place for Business and Careers." Another name the city has is the "BMX Pro Town USA" because many BMX riders call Greenville home.

Famous residents (past and present) include Andre Brown, Derek Cox, Alge Crumpler, Josh Harrington, Mike Laird, Lee Norris, Petey Pablo, Bronswell Patrick, Tom Smith, and Billy Taylor.

The major industries are health care, education, and manufacturing. The top employer is Pitt County Memorial Hospital. Other top employers are Physicians East, NACCO Materials Handing Group, Convergys, Grady-White, Attends Healthcare Products, and DSM. Although not included in the list, the legal force is also strong in Greenville because many attorneys practice in various areas of law. These attorneys are Greenville residents and focus on providing excellent legal services. Therefore, Greenville residents and businesses have no need to worry; all their legal needs can and will be taken care of.

Overall, Greenville is a wonderful place to live, with a business-friendly environment well supported by a strong legal force.

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