Orlando, FL – April 2025
A new statewide initiative is connecting equity recovery specialists with legal aid organizations to help low-income Florida residents reclaim surplus equity after foreclosure. The service targets communities hit hardest by COVID-era economic fallout.
“Our goal is simple: bring financial justice to those who’ve been left behind,” said a nonprofit partner attorney.
Residents can access bilingual support, affidavit assistance, and zero-cost filing options.
Retirees Reclaiming Equity: Florida Seniors Recover Thousands in Surplus Refunds
The Villages, FL – April 2025
Florida’s senior homeowners who experienced foreclosure in recent years are discovering they may still be eligible for surplus equity refunds. Many are now recovering money to fund medical bills, housing, and living expenses in retirement.
“We’re seeing senior homeowners reclaim $20K, $50K — even more,” said a senior equity recovery counselor.
Support is now being offered through aging resource centers and mobile claim filing teams.
Florida Foreclosure Refund Program Launches to Assist Victims of Hurricane-Driven Property Losses
Fort Myers, FL – April 2025
Homeowners who lost properties to foreclosure due to hurricane damage may now qualify for rapid surplus equity recovery under a new disaster-response program. Surplus refunds from auctions are being prioritized for storm-affected families.
“Disaster may have taken the home, but the equity is still yours to reclaim,” said a relief fund caseworker.
Priority filing lines and document waivers are available through approved relief partners.
