title clear title liens tax irs denis dasilva foreclosure short sales hud reo bank owned bankownedlistscom: When I buy a foreclosed home, what's the condition of the title?
- 06/13/08 02:57 PM
Often when purchasing foreclosures buyers are concerned about the quality issued by the lender. A common belief is that there may be liens or judgments clouding the title. This is a myth. The lender will bid at auction only if it wants the property. The lender, typically the senior lien holder, wipes out all junior lien holders or judgments in the process. If the foreclosing lender does not bid at that sheriff's sale or auction, it probably doesn't want the property. This may be due to excessive superior liens, such as IRS or tax liens. (Tip: If the lender doesn't bid (0 comments)