A foreclosure that requires the lender to sue the borrower in court and obtain a judgment before selling the property. Slower (12-24 months) but provides more borrower protections. Used in approximately 20 states including Florida, New York, and Illinois.
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Reviewed by John Quigley · Founder, BuyHousesInCash · Last updated May 2026
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