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Washington Foreclosure FAQs

• Q: Does Washington State Law Allow for a Redemption Period After a Foreclosure?
  A: Washington allows for two types of foreclosures, judicial and non judicial. A borrower is not entitled to any redemption period following a non judicial … More
• Q: Where and When do Foreclosure Sales Take Place in Washington State?
  A: Foreclosure sales of Washington property usually occur on a Friday, unless Friday is a legal holiday in which case they occur on the next business day following that … More
• Q: What Public Notice Requirements are There for a Real Estate Foreclosure in Washington State?
  A: Most loan documents in Washington contain a power of sale clause allowing a lender to foreclose upon a property in certain situations. If a lender pursues a … More
• Q: Can a Lender Sue a Borrower for a Deficiency Judgment if the Lender is Still Owed Money After a Foreclosure Sale in Washington State?
  A: Sometimes. A lender is entitled to a deficiency judgment only if the mortgage agreement explicitly allows such a judgment. If the mortgage agreement is … More
• Q: How Can a Lender Foreclose on a Property in Washington?
  A: The vast majority of property foreclosures in the state of Washington occur without judicial involvement. The lender is provided the right to foreclose on a … More
• Q: How Long Does the Typical Foreclosure Process Take in Washington?
  A: If all of the parties to the foreclosure can be easily found and the proceedings go smoothly then the foreclosure process take about 4 months in the state of … More
• Q: Can I Keep My Home If I File Bankruptcy in Washington?
  A: Sometimes. If you file bankruptcy then you have to meet certain criteria in order to keep your home. Specifically, the amount of equity in your home usually … More

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