When a home is sold at a foreclosure auction, it often brings in more than the amount owed on the...

Even after losing a home to foreclosure, there may be a silver lining: surplus funds. These funds are the remaining...

Despite the fact that surplus funds belong to the former homeowner or heirs, over 80% of these funds are never...

Facing foreclosure is difficult, but many people are unaware that it can still end with a financial benefit. If a...

When a deceased person’s home is foreclosed, any leftover proceeds from the auction — surplus funds — may legally pass...

Too often, homeowners believe that receiving surplus funds after a foreclosure is a courtesy from the court. In fact, it...

In real estate, surplus funds from foreclosures represent an often-overlooked financial asset. These funds, created when auction prices exceed debt,...

While fraud often makes headlines, legal professionals say the bigger risk with foreclosure surplus funds is inaction. Every state has...

Contrary to popular belief, banks are only entitled to what they’re owed in a foreclosure sale. If a property sells...

When foreclosure auctions result in high bids, the extra money doesn’t go to the bank — it goes to the...