Maine Foreclosures and Foreclosed Homes for Sale

Both judicial and non-judicial foreclosures can occur in Maine, although lenders most commonly need to go through the courts to obtain a proper judgment. Before the lender can approach the court, however, they must send a notice of default to the borrower, demanding payment in full, plus interest, within 30 days. If the borrower fails to pay the amount in the specified time, the lender will file a lawsuit in court. Borrowers can respond to the lawsuit, which will result in a trial. If no objection is heard, the court rules in favor of the lender.

After the court pronounces the borrower in default, the borrower has no less than 90 days to halt the foreclosure by making all payments in full. After this time period, however, the lender is free to schedule an auction date and begin posting notices of sale in public places. With the court procedures, the pre-foreclosure process usually takes around six months.

By Maine law, the lender must publish a notice of sale in a local newspaper for three weeks. Usually, the first notice of sale will appear one month prior to the auction date. Read through these notices carefully, as they will have a wealth of information pertinent to the auction, such as a thorough property description, and the date, time, and place of the sale.

It is important to note the location of the auction, as this will vary. It may be held at the county courthouse, on the property, or at the office of the presiding attorney. The general public is welcome to bid on the real estate, which includes the lender. The highest bidder will be awarded the property, as long as the deposit requirements are met. The remaining funds must be paid within 30 days, after which, ownership is transferred to the winner.

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