A Practice Note discussing residential foreclosure procedures and proceedings under. This guide has basic information about.In this guide, we'll explain the process and timing for lenders to complete a foreclosure in the state of California. If the lender chooses a nonjudicial foreclosure, it must complete the out-of-court procedures described in the state statutes. The mortgage note specifies that the borrower must repay the noteholder, which may differ from the original lender if the loan is sold. This booklet is a guide of the events and steps which occur in the foreclosure process and contains useful information about the. Foreclosure happens when the property owner fails to make their mortgage payments to the lender and defaults on the terms of the mortgage loan. Step 1: PreForeclosure (Missed Payments). The foreclosure process begins when a homeowner misses one or more mortgage payments. The Register of Deeds Office creates a public record for all land situated in Oakland County.