Tampa, FL – April 2025
A recent statewide audit of foreclosure filings has revealed over $58 million in unclaimed surplus funds sitting in Florida court accounts. These funds come from foreclosure sales where properties sold for more than the mortgage debt — but the rightful owners never stepped forward to claim the surplus.
Legal professionals warn that these funds are often overlooked, especially by heirs or families of deceased homeowners.
“If you’ve had a foreclosure in the family, especially in the past 10 years, it’s worth checking. You might be owed thousands,” said Carlos Rivera, a legal analyst in Hillsborough County.
