The Foreclosure Focus

In West Palm Beach, the process for claiming foreclosure surplus funds is consistent with the rest of Florida. Claims are filed through the Palm Beach County Circuit Court, and the same laws...

Once surplus funds are recovered, the former homeowner can generally use them however they see fit. There are no restrictions on how the funds are used, but common uses include: Paying off...

Recovering surplus funds is not always simple. Here are a few challenges to be aware of: Short Deadlines – In some counties, homeowners only have 60–120 days to file a claim. Multiple...

Claiming foreclosure surplus funds involves several key steps: Confirm Surplus Exists – Check court records or the clerk of court to verify whether excess funds were generated. Check Eligibility – Only certain...

When a home is sold at a foreclosure auction, the sale may generate more money than the homeowner owed on their mortgage. That leftover money is called surplus funds or excess proceeds....

Many former property owners don’t realize they may be entitled to excess funds following a foreclosure sale—experts warn millions go unrecovered each year. For many, the foreclosure process marks the end of...

Former homeowners across the country may be eligible to recover significant funds after foreclosure, but many are unaware of their rights or how to claim them. As foreclosure activity rises across multiple...

When foreclosed homes are auctioned off, the winning bid often exceeds the loan amount and court fees. What many don’t realize is that the leftover balance, or surplus, legally belongs to the...

National Equity Agency specializes in rapid surplus funds recovery, helping homeowners and heirs claim surplus funds left after foreclosure. National Equity Agency, a leading surplus funds recovery agency, has successfully assisted an estate heir...