Tennessee is a non-judicial foreclosure state, with foreclosure generally following the deed of trust power-of-sale process. Our team helps homeowners in Gibson County understand the state process, explore loss mitigation, and review loan modification and negotiated settlement options.
Tennessee is a non-judicial foreclosure state with a timeline that can move from notice to sale in roughly 60–90 days. Acting early can preserve more options and give you time to consider a workout.
Tennessee deeds of trust commonly include a power of sale that allows non-judicial foreclosure.
Notice of sale is generally published for 3 consecutive weeks in a newspaper and mailed to the borrower.
Homeowners have the right to enjoin, or stop, the sale by filing a lawsuit in court.
Tennessee law provides a 2-year redemption period, and loss mitigation, loan modification, or negotiated settlement may still be available before the sale.
A thorough review now can help you understand what may be possible before the sale date.
Call (213) 536-9372Tennessee generally allows foreclosure through the power of sale in a deed of trust. Here is the broad shape of the process.
After a borrower falls behind, the lender sends a notice under the terms of the deed of trust. The timeline can move from notice to sale in roughly 60–90 days.
Notice of the sale is generally published for 3 consecutive weeks in a newspaper and mailed to the borrower.
The borrower has the right to enjoin, or stop, the sale by filing a lawsuit in court before the scheduled auction.
The property is sold at a public auction conducted in accordance with the power-of-sale provisions of the deed of trust.
Tennessee law provides a 2-year right of redemption after sale (Tenn. Code Ann. §66-8-101), one of the longest in the country.
The purchaser receives a deed after the sale. During the redemption period, the former owner may retain possession in certain cases.
We assist homeowners throughout Gibson County and the surrounding region, wherever the power-of-sale process applies under Tennessee law.
A free, confidential review can help you understand the options available in Gibson County.
Call (213) 536-9372Being organized can help you move faster when exploring your options. Here are common documents to gather and answers to frequently asked questions.
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