The Foreclosure Process

 This is the time line of the California foreclosure process.

Santa Cruz, California bank foreclosed homes may differ in their process than other states. Please consult a local real estate professsional or attorney for your situation. The process and time lines may be different.


Foreclosure is a legal procedure used by lenders to recover their investment when borrowers fail to make payments required under a promissory note secured by a deed of trust. In most cases, foreclosures are handled by Independent Trustees who act as neutral third parties. Any irregularity in the statutory provisions which govern foreclosures can invalidate the trustee's sale. For this reason, lenders will want a trustee who is accurate, knowledgeable, and experienced in dealing with these types of circumstances.


The process begins with recordation of a Notice of Default. The minimum time allowed by law is three months and twenty one days.

If you are thinking you may be having this process started on your home call 1-888-995-4673 ( HOPE) and find out what they can offer.

If you are in the process of a foreclosure, you may want to consult and attorney regarding your rights, as well as the bank doing the foreclosing to see what your alternatives are. Please do not ignore the bank. A foreclosure will remain on your record for 10 years and the credit consequences will cost you in higher interest rates in the future.

California Foreclosure Timeline

 Day 1:  Notice of Default Records
 Within 10 working days:  Notice of Default is mailed to Owners and [others with a recorded Notice of Default
 Within 30 days:  Notice of Default is mailed to others with an interest
 After 3 months:  Sale date can be set
 25 days before the Sale:  Last day to notify the IRS, if they have a lien
 20 days before the Sale:  Publish and post the Notice of Sale, and mail to owners and others with an interest
 1 4 days before the Sale:  Record Notice of Sale
 5 days before Sale:  Reinstatement rights end
 Day of Sale:  Property is sold to highest bidder or reverts to the beneficiary(bank)

 

 



This process, if all went by the book, will take a minimum I think of 111 days. Contact you lender or an attorney for information an help on this process. With the govenment willing to help,that should be a first step. If you are a tenant, you should contact the landlord and check with an attorney and the bank regarding any agreements that you have or had.     

Contact Gregg Camp to get started in Santa Cruz real estate today. Call him at 831-818-7524 for an appointment.Whether you are relocating to Santa Cruz or just looking for a beach home or a house for your UCSC student, family or senior,Gregg can help you find the Santa Cruz home that fits your budget.

If you are a renter and want to become an owner, get your self approved for a loan.You can check and see what bank owned homes may be of interest to you. YOU have to be pre-approved for a loan before you can submit an offer, so start the process of getting pre-approved first.

Santa Cruz Bank owned foreclosures and other regions

priced $700,000 - $800,000

All Listings Under $100,000 $100,000 - $200,000
$200,000 - $300,000 $300,000 - $400,000 $400,000 - $500,000
$500,000 - $600,000 $600,000 - $700,000 $700,000 - $800,000
$800,000 - $900,000 $900,000 - $1,000,000 Over $1,000,000

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MLS# 80833141

MLS ID: 80833141
Price: $700,000
City: Salinas Monterey Highway

MLS# 81005046

MLS ID: 81005046
Price: $702,900
Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1
Square Foot: 893
City: Capitola

MLS# 81010938

MLS ID: 81010938
Price: $715,000
Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2
Square Foot: 1,846
City: San Jose

MLS# 81012572

MLS ID: 81012572
Price: $715,000
Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3
Square Foot: 2,356
City: Salinas Monterey Highway

MLS# 81006039

MLS ID: 81006039
Price: $725,000
Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3
Square Foot: 1,994
City: San Jose

MLS# 81006038

MLS ID: 81006038
Price: $735,000
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2
Square Foot: 1,660
City: Redwood City

MLS# 81009398

MLS ID: 81009398
Price: $736,400
Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3
Square Foot: 2,467
City: San Jose

MLS# 80956407

MLS ID: 80956407
Price: $739,900
Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3
Square Foot: 2,210
City: Pacifica

MLS# 80954287

MLS ID: 80954287
Price: $749,000
Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 2
Square Foot: 1,832
City: Saratoga

MLS# 80957584

MLS ID: 80957584
Price: $749,900
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 4
Square Foot: 2,545
City: Pebble Beach

MLS# 81010317

MLS ID: 81010317
Price: $749,900
City: Los Gatos

MLS# 80946467

MLS ID: 80946467
Price: $750,000
Square Foot: 4,478
City: San Jose

MLS# 81011085

MLS ID: 81011085
Price: $750,900
Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 3
Square Foot: 2,477
City: Fremont

MLS# 81007986

MLS ID: 81007986
Price: $765,000
Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 3
Square Foot: 1,300
City: Redwood Shores

MLS# 80957894

MLS ID: 80957894
Price: $792,000
Square Foot: 2,101
City: Mountain View
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Contact Gregg Camp to get started in Santa Cruz real estate today. Call him at 831-818-7524 for an appointment.Whether you are relocating to Santa Cruz or just looking for a beach home or a house for your UCSC student, family or senior,Gregg can help you find the Santa Cruz home that fits your budget.