Kentucky home facing foreclosure

Behind on payments?
There is still time.

Kentucky's judicial foreclosure process moves through the courts, which usually means more time than other states. That time is not unlimited.

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Behind on payments

Kentucky gives homeowners more time, not unlimited time

Kentucky is a judicial foreclosure state. That means a lender cannot simply schedule an auction. They have to file a complaint in circuit court, in the county where the property sits, and get a judgment before a sale can happen. That process typically takes longer than in non judicial states, sometimes six months to over a year.

That extra time is valuable, but it is easy to let it slip by waiting for a solution to appear on its own. Once a judgment is entered and a sale date is set, options narrow quickly.

A cash sale can pay off the mortgage balance and any fees before the court date, which stops the foreclosure entirely and, in many cases, leaves the homeowner with equity in hand instead of losing the property at auction.

What we see

Common Kentucky scenarios

A complaint has already been filed

If you have received a summons or complaint from the lender's attorney, reach out right away. There is usually still time to close a sale before judgment, but the calendar starts moving faster from this point forward.

Behind but no complaint yet

Some homeowners are a few months behind but have not been sued yet. This is the easiest stage to work from, since there is no court deadline pressing on the transaction.

Underwater or near break even

Even when there is little or no equity, a cash sale can still be worth it if it avoids a foreclosure judgment on your record and the stress of a court process. We will tell you plainly if the numbers do not make sense for you.

The process

Three steps to your cash offer

1

Submit your address

Tell us the property address and a bit about the situation. Two minutes, statewide coverage.

2

Review your offer

A written cash offer within 48 hours, no obligation to accept.

3

Pick your closing date

Close in as little as two weeks with a licensed Kentucky title company, on your schedule.

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Step 1 of 3 — Property

Step 2 of 3 — Situation

Step 3 of 3 — Contact

Behind on payments

Answered plainly

How much time do I actually have?

It depends on your county's circuit court and how far along the case is. Some counties move faster than others. Call us with your case number or notice date and we can help you understand where things stand.

Will selling stop the foreclosure?

A completed sale that pays off the loan balance before judgment and sale date does stop the foreclosure process, since the debt is satisfied.

Do you buy homes with liens or back taxes owed?

Often yes. We are used to working through liens, back taxes, and multiple mortgages as part of closing, and we will walk you through exactly how that affects your net proceeds.

Is my information kept private?

We do not share your information, and speaking with us does not obligate you to anything. Many homeowners find it easier to at least know their options.