Thanks to a new rapid equity claim model, Florida residents are now seeing approved surplus refund claims finalized in as little as two weeks — a major shift from previous timelines of 60 to 90 days.
“We’ve optimized every step — so homeowners and heirs can get their money without delay,” said a claims coordinator.
This expedited track is now available in Orange, Miami-Dade, Hillsborough, and Duval counties.
Community Colleges Across Florida Now Offering Workshops on Equity Reclaim and Surplus Recovery
Jacksonville, FL – April 2025
Florida’s community colleges are launching free financial literacy workshops that include a dedicated module on reclaiming surplus equity after foreclosure. These events are open to students, alumni, and the public.
“Equity recovery is a hidden opportunity — and we’re bringing it to the classroom,” said a program instructor.
Workshops include live Q&A sessions, case review stations, and digital claim filing stations.
Surplus Funds Left From Pandemic-Era Foreclosures Now Being Released for Refund Filing
West Palm Beach, FL – April 2025
Thousands of foreclosure sales that occurred between 2020 and 2022 are now being finalized by the courts, unlocking millions in surplus equity ready for refund. Equity recovery teams are actively reviewing these dockets and contacting potential claimants.
“We’re calling this the ‘second chance wave’ — because it’s money families didn’t know they could still access,” said a regional claim lead.
Free outreach services are available to homeowners and heirs across all Florida counties.
Florida Homeowners With Inherited Foreclosure Cases Urged to File Before Summer Deadlines
Naples, FL – April 2025
Heirs of foreclosed homes may only have a few weeks left to file for surplus equity refunds before the claim period closes. Probate delays and missed notifications are contributing to millions in unclaimed funds statewide.
“We’re helping families who lost homes — and thought they lost everything — realize they still have a claim,” said a probate recovery advisor.
Assistance is now available for heirs filing without a will or estate plan.
Local Churches Across Florida Partner With Equity Groups to Host ‘Reclaim Sunday’ Events
Deltona, FL – April 2025
A new statewide initiative called Reclaim Sunday is rolling out in Florida churches, encouraging members to check if they’re owed surplus equity refunds from past foreclosures. Volunteers will help with onsite case reviews and referrals.
“It’s financial ministry in action — restoring what the community may have lost,” said a faith-based outreach leader.
Congregations in Miami, Jacksonville, Orlando, and Tampa are scheduled to participate this May.
Florida Surplus Fund Recovery Specialists Report Spike in Cases From Rural Counties
Brooksville, FL – April 2025
Surplus equity claims are rising sharply in Florida’s rural counties, where auctions often yield higher-than-expected bids. Recovery teams are now focusing on areas like Hernando, Levy, Highlands, and Columbia counties, where equity is going unclaimed due to lack of awareness.
“There’s no billboard or office out here — so we’re hitting mailboxes, clinics, and libraries to get the word out,” said a rural equity coordinator.
Remote filing support is being deployed across north-central and inland Florida counties.
