LIS PENDENS – A notice recorded in the official records of a county to indicate that an action affecting a particular property has been filed in either a state or a federal court.
A deed in lieu of foreclosure is an agreement between a borrower and their lender to transfer property ownership to the lender if the borrower cannot make their mortgage payments.
Short Answer: After filing a lis pendens, property sales may stall due to legal disputes impacting the title. Misfiling can result in sanctions or slander of title damages. Removal involves court-ordered expungement or voluntary discharge.
Typical Nevada Foreclosure Time Frame: Approximately 120 days. Judicial Foreclosure Available? : Yes. Non-Judicial Foreclosure Available? : Yes. Types of Security Instruments Utilized: Mortgage and Deed of Trust.
Through a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure, you sign your home over to your lender, and in exchange your lender foregoes foreclosure and releases you from your mortgage. The deficiency amount under a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure is the difference between the fair market value of the property and the total debt.
Lender Disadvantages: Subordinate Liens, Encumbrances, and Judgments: Unlike in a foreclosure action, subordinate liens are not extinguished when a lender acquires title by deed in lieu.
The best way to prevent foreclosure is to use a budget to live within your means and build savings. Foreclosure occurs when a homeowner fails to make mortgage payments, leading the lender to take possession of the property. To achieve this: Create a Budget: Start by tracking your income and expenses.
Does Nevada Law Allow for a Redemption Period After a Foreclosure? Nevada law allows for both judicial and non judicial foreclosures. If a lender pursues a foreclosure through the judicial system then the owner has a 1 year right of redemption following the foreclosure sale.
One way to temporarily halt the foreclosure proceedings is to request mediation through Nevada's Foreclosure Mediation program. You can also file a Chapter 13 bankruptcy if you have the ability to enter into a payment plan to cure default. The Bankruptcy Court also has a mediation program for homeowners.