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Future Consequences of a Foreclosure vs. a Short Sale

Josh Talayka | February 22, 2011

When making the decision to walk away from your home (whether a strategic walk-away or hardship), the first question always asked is; why bother going thru a short sale, rather than just letting the bank foreclose? Although to most a short sale may be the obvious choice, the answer may vary depending on a person’s individual circumstance. However before making the decision, you should always take into account all the future ramifications of your decision. Here is a simple comparison chart of the different ways a foreclosure vs. a short sale will affect you in the years following your decision:

Assembly Bill No. 471 changes who may be awarded a deficiency judgment in Nevada.

Josh Talayka | February 17, 2010

In the state of Nevada, it has been possible for a borrower to receive a deficiency judgment even after they’ve already lost their home to foreclosure. Effective October 1, 2009 Assembly Bill No. 471 addresses this issue by limiting who may be awarded a deficiency judgment relating to real property.

What Happens to the second mortgage if the first forecloses?

Josh Talayka | June 1, 2009

When the first lender carries out a foreclosure sale, the second mortgage lender may be able to take the following steps: Deficiency Judgment, civil judgment, bid for the property, charge-off