{"id":369124,"date":"2016-04-04T10:47:15","date_gmt":"2016-04-04T15:47:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ability-fl-prod.internetbrands.com\/ability-law\/realestate\/foreclosure\/foreclosure-by-judicial-sale.html"},"modified":"2026-09-22T10:48:12","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T15:48:12","slug":"foreclosure-by-judicial-sale","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/realestate\/foreclosure\/foreclosure-by-judicial-sale.html","title":{"rendered":"Foreclosure by Judicial Sale"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 fl-sectionWithSidebar fl-container fl-flex fl-flex-wrap fl-gap30\">\n<div class=\"fl-page-articles fl-section-main fl-section-main-full-width\"><h1 class=\"fl-no-margin-top\">Foreclosure by Judicial Sale<\/h1>\n\n<section class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline\">\n    <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-content\">\n                    By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/olivia-wathne-jd\/\">Olivia Wathne, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by <a\n                href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/katrina-wilson-esq\/\">Katrina Wilson, Esq.<\/a>\n                | Last updated\n        <time>\n                            September 22, 2026\n                    <\/time>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n    <details class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle fl-gutenberg-byline-legally-reviewed\">\n        <summary>\n            <i class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            Legally Reviewed\n        <\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle-content\">\n            <p><em>This article has been written and reviewed for legal accuracy, clarity, and style by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team.html\">FindLaw\u2019s team of legal writers and attorneys<\/a> and in accordance with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/company-history\/editorial-policy.html\">our editorial standards<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n\n    <details class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle fl-gutenberg-byline-fast-checked\">\n        <summary>\n            <i class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            Fact-Checked\n        <\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle-content\">\n            <p><em>The last updated date refers to the last time this article was reviewed by FindLaw or one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/contributing-authors.html\">contributing authors<\/a>. We make every effort to keep our articles updated. For information regarding a specific legal issue affecting you, please <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/?fli=bylinelink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact an attorney in your area<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"fl-key-takeaways fl-mb30\" data-testid=\"fl-key-takeaways\">\n    <div class=\"fl-card-content\">\n        <div class=\"fl-card-body fl-card-bg-teal fl-flex fl-flex-column\">\n                            <h2 class=\"fl-card-title fl-h2 fl-no-margin\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n                        <ul>\n<li>A <span data-term-id=\"60070829\">judicial sale<\/span> is a type of foreclosure in which a court sells the home through a <span data-term-id=\"60070838\">public auction<\/span>.<\/li>\n<li>The money from the <span data-term-id=\"60070829\">judicial sale<\/span> helps to repay mortgage <span data-term-id=\"60070807\">lenders<\/span> and other eligible parties.<\/li>\n<li>After a <span data-term-id=\"60070806\">judicial foreclosure<\/span>, the former <span data-term-id=\"60070809\">homeowner<\/span> may still be responsible for the remaining debt in some cases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"fl-rich-text\">\n<p>The last thing a <span data-term-id=\"60070809\">homeowner<\/span> wants is to watch someone else sell their home. Foreclosure is hard for many reasons. For one, it can be hard to understand the process and what a <span data-term-id=\"60070810\">foreclosure sale<\/span> will mean for your finances.<\/p>\n<p>Whatever your situation, it might be in your best interest to consult with a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/real-estate-law\/?fli=dcta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">real estate attorney<\/a>. A lawyer can help you understand what you can do when facing foreclosure. In some cases, <span data-term-id=\"60070809\">homeowners<\/span> have options to avoid a <span data-term-id=\"60070806\">judicial foreclosure<\/span>.<\/p>\n<h2><span data-term-id=\"60070829\">Judicial Sale<\/span> vs. <span data-term-id=\"60070814\">Nonjudicial Foreclosure<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Foreclosure by <span data-term-id=\"60070829\">judicial sale<\/span> involves the sale of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/realestate\/mortgages-equity-loans\/mortgage-basics.html\">mortgaged property<\/a> under the supervision of a court and is available in every state. In fact, it is the required method for <span data-term-id=\"60070810\">foreclosure sale<\/span> in many states.<\/p>\n<p>In contrast, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/realestate\/foreclosure\/foreclosure-by-power-of-sale.html\"><span data-term-id=\"60070814\">non-<\/span><span data-term-id=\"60070806\">judicial foreclosure<\/span><\/a>, or foreclosure through the power of sale, allows the mortgage <span data-term-id=\"60070807\">lender<\/span> to conduct the foreclosure process without using the court system. But the <span data-term-id=\"60070813\">borrower<\/span> must agree to a <span data-term-id=\"60070814\">non-<\/span><span data-term-id=\"60070806\">judicial <\/span><span data-term-id=\"60070823\">foreclosure<\/span><span data-term-id=\"60070823\"> action<\/span> via a power of sale clause in the initial mortgage documents.<\/p>\n<h2>What Happens Before a <span data-term-id=\"60070829\">Judicial Sale<\/span>?<\/h2>\n<p>For either judicial or <span data-term-id=\"60070814\">nonjudicial foreclosure<\/span> to occur, the <span data-term-id=\"60070813\">borrower<\/span> must default on either\u00a0their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/realestate\/mortgages-equity-loans\/repayment-terms-and-safeguards.html\"><span data-term-id=\"60070820\">mortgage payments<\/span><\/a> or <span data-term-id=\"60070816\">deed of trust<\/span> payments. But the foreclosure process does not begin as soon as a <span data-term-id=\"60070813\">borrower<\/span> defaults.<\/p>\n<p>First, the <span data-term-id=\"60070807\">lender<\/span> must give the <span data-term-id=\"60070813\">borrower<\/span> a certain amount of time to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/realestate\/mortgages-equity-loans\/behind-on-your-mortgage-payments.html\">make up the missed payments <\/a>before starting the foreclosure process. The <span data-term-id=\"60070807\">lender<\/span> must also send a <span data-term-id=\"60070822\">notice of default<\/span> to the <span data-term-id=\"60070813\">borrower<\/span>, as well as a <span data-term-id=\"60070831\">notice of the sale<\/span>.<\/p>\n<h2>What Happens to the Money From a <span data-term-id=\"60070829\">Judicial Sale<\/span>?<\/h2>\n<p>The proceeds from a <span data-term-id=\"60070829\">judicial sale<\/span> flow as follows:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>First to satisfy the mortgage<\/li>\n<li>Then to\u00a0other <a href=\"https:\/\/dictionary.findlaw.com\/definition\/lien.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-term-id=\"60070808\">lien<\/span> holders<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Finally to the mortgagor (<span data-term-id=\"60070813\">borrower<\/span>)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Foreclosure by <span data-term-id=\"60070829\">judicial sale<\/span> requires the mortgage holder (bank or other mortgage company) to proceed carefully to ensure that all affected parties are included in the court case. This ensures that the new owner of the foreclosed property receives a valid title to the real estate.<\/p>\n<h2>Bringing a <span data-term-id=\"60070806\">Judicial <\/span><span data-term-id=\"60070823\">Foreclosure<\/span><span data-term-id=\"60070823\"> Action<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When a <span data-term-id=\"60070807\">lender<\/span> seeks to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/realestate\/foreclosure\/foreclosure-process.html\">start a foreclosure<\/a> by <span data-term-id=\"60070829\">judicial sale<\/span>, the court will require it to follow several steps. This process includes notifying relevant parties, such as other <span data-term-id=\"60070807\">lenders<\/span>. The two types of parties who may be part of a <span data-term-id=\"60070829\">judicial sale<\/span> are necessary parties and proper parties.<\/p>\n<h3>&#8220;Necessary&#8221; Parties in a Foreclosure by <span data-term-id=\"60070829\">Judicial Sale<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A mortgage holder bringing a suit for foreclosure in court must join any &#8220;necessary&#8221; parties to the case.<\/p>\n<p>To understand what a necessary party is, it helps to remember that the purpose of a <span data-term-id=\"60070810\">foreclosure sale<\/span> is to sell the property as it was when the mortgage was first taken out. Before the property can be sold at a <span data-term-id=\"60070824\">foreclosure auction<\/span>, the mortgage holder must give notice about <span data-term-id=\"60070815\">foreclosure proceedings<\/span> to anyone interested in the property.<\/p>\n<p>Necessary parties include those who have acquired the following on the property after the <span data-term-id=\"60070813\">borrower<\/span> executed the mortgage:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/realestate\/land-use-laws\/easements.html\">Easements <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/realestate\/mortgages-equity-loans\/what-is-a-mortgage-lien.html\"><span data-term-id=\"60070808\">Liens<\/span> <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/realestate\/landlord-tenant-law\/rental-lease-agreements.html\">Leases<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>They can be added or &#8220;joined&#8221; to the case as parties without their consent. The intent is to terminate their interest in the property. If a party is not joined, their interest in the property will remain on the title.<\/p>\n<p>For example, Party A takes out a mortgage from Party B and then takes out a second mortgage from Party C. Party A defaults on Party B\u2019s mortgage, so Party B decides to foreclose on the property. Party B sells the property to Party D at the <span data-term-id=\"60070824\">foreclosure auction<\/span>. But Party B must extinguish Party C\u2019s interest in order to sell the property to Party D. Otherwise, Party C can enforce its mortgage on Party D.<\/p>\n<h3>&#8220;Proper&#8221; Parties in a Foreclosure by <span data-term-id=\"60070829\">Judicial Sale<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The other type of party involved in a foreclosure case is a &#8220;proper&#8221; party. A proper party is a party that is useful, but not necessary, to a foreclosure case.<\/p>\n<p>An example is a party who had an interest in the property before the mortgage was executed. Since this party is not affected by the foreclosure, the individual is considered a voluntary party. Normally, they can\u2019t be court-ordered to join the case.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes courts will require these parties to be joined anyway to clarify their status with respect to the mortgage being foreclosed upon.<\/p>\n<h3><span data-term-id=\"60070821\">Judgment of Foreclosure<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Once all parties have joined the lawsuit, the court will decide whether to approve the <span data-term-id=\"60070823\">foreclosure action<\/span>. If the court authorizes foreclosure, it will begin the sale process.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s important for <span data-term-id=\"60070809\">homeowners<\/span> to consider all <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/realestate\/foreclosure\/avoiding-foreclosure.html\">options for <span data-term-id=\"60070837\">avoiding foreclosure<\/span><\/a> before this point. After the <span data-term-id=\"60070829\">judicial sale<\/span>, the new owner can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/realestate\/foreclosure\/how-to-stop-eviction-after-a-foreclosure.html\">pursue an <span data-term-id=\"60070819\">eviction<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>But in most states, the <span data-term-id=\"60070813\">borrower<\/span> also has the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/realestate\/foreclosure\/regaining-ownership-after-foreclosure-statutory-redemption.html\"><span data-term-id=\"60070811\">right of redemption<\/span><\/a>. The redemption period starts after the <span data-term-id=\"60070810\">foreclosure sale<\/span>. It provides the <span data-term-id=\"60070813\">borrower<\/span> a certain amount of time to buy back their property.<\/p>\n<h2>Foreclosure by <span data-term-id=\"60070829\">Judicial Sale<\/span> Process<\/h2>\n<p>The procedure for a <span data-term-id=\"60070829\">judicial sale<\/span> varies by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/realestate\/foreclosure\/state-specific-information-on-foreclosure.html\">state laws<\/a>. Generally, laws call for either a court-appointed official or a sheriff to conduct the actual sale of the property. This is also called a sheriff\u2019s sale.<\/p>\n<p>The mortgage holder can bid for the mortgaged property. But the <span data-term-id=\"60070835\">highest bidder<\/span> will receive the rights to the foreclosed real estate.<\/p>\n<p>If a <span data-term-id=\"60070808\">lien<\/span> holder \u2014 who acquired the <span data-term-id=\"60070808\">lien<\/span> after the mortgage was executed \u2014 is not named as a party in the foreclosure, the individual can either foreclose the <span data-term-id=\"60070808\">lien<\/span> or redeem the <span data-term-id=\"60070808\">lien<\/span>. If the <span data-term-id=\"60070808\">lien<\/span> holder chooses to redeem the <span data-term-id=\"60070808\">lien<\/span>, they can acquire the property by paying the purchaser the mortgage debt.<\/p>\n<p>The property purchaser also has the option of paying the <span data-term-id=\"60070808\">lien<\/span> holder outright for their interest in the property. They can also re-foreclose on the original mortgage to eliminate the junior <span data-term-id=\"60070808\">lien<\/span> holder. In this case, there would be another <span data-term-id=\"60070810\">foreclosure sale<\/span>.<\/p>\n<h2><span data-term-id=\"60070812\">Deficiency Judgments<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The sale itself isn\u2019t always the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/realestate\/foreclosure\/what-happens-after-the-foreclosure-sale-date.html\">end of foreclosure<\/a>. A home <span data-term-id=\"60070810\">foreclosure sale<\/span> might be insufficient to satisfy the mortgage amount.<\/p>\n<p>In that case, the mortgage holder may bring a <span data-term-id=\"60070812\">deficiency judgment<\/span> against the <span data-term-id=\"60070809\">homeowner<\/span> to make up the difference. There are two ways to calculate the deficient amount.<\/p>\n<h3>Based on Mortgage Debt<\/h3>\n<p>The first way to determine how much a <span data-term-id=\"60070809\">homeowner<\/span> still owes is to use the mortgage balance. For example, a mortgage holder of a $100,000 mortgage only receives $80,000 in a <span data-term-id=\"60070810\">foreclosure sale<\/span>. They may sue the <span data-term-id=\"60070813\">borrower<\/span> for the remainder of the amount due under the mortgage, which is $20,000.<\/p>\n<h3>Based on Fair Value<\/h3>\n<p>Many <span data-term-id=\"60070827\">jurisdictions<\/span> use &#8220;fair value&#8221; legislation to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/realestate\/foreclosure\/what-are-anti-deficiency-laws.html\">temper <span data-term-id=\"60070812\">deficiency judgments<\/span><\/a>. This deficiency calculation uses the difference between the mortgage debt and the fair value of the real estate.<\/p>\n<p>In the above example, a court in a fair value <span data-term-id=\"60070827\">jurisdiction<\/span> might determine that the fair value of the property was only $90,000, which is $10,000 less than the sale proceeds. They must subtract that difference from the <span data-term-id=\"60070813\">borrower<\/span>\u2019s mortgage deficiency. The mortgage holder would only get a <span data-term-id=\"60070812\">deficiency judgment<\/span> of $10,000.<\/p>\n<h2>Protect Your Rights in a Foreclosure by <span data-term-id=\"60070829\">Judicial Sale<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dealing with <span data-term-id=\"60070829\">judicial sale<\/span> foreclosures can be confusing and intimidating. You may want legal representation to consider all available options.<\/p>\n<p>An experienced attorney can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Guide you through the process<\/li>\n<li>Keep you informed so you\u2019ll know what to expect<\/li>\n<li>Ensure the <span data-term-id=\"60070807\">lenders<\/span> or <span data-term-id=\"60070808\">lien<\/span> holders are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/realestate\/mortgages-equity-loans\/mortgage-borrowers-rights.html\">respecting your rights<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Recommend alternatives to foreclosure<\/li>\n<li>Help you achieve the best outcome possible<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you have any questions, find a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/real-estate-law\/?fli=dcta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">real estate attorney<\/a>\u00a0near you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"was-this-helpful\">\n    <div\n            class=\"was-this-helpful__question-container\"\n            aria-labelledby=\"was-this-helpful__question\"\n            role=\"group\"\n    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