{"id":369140,"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\/regaining-ownership-after-foreclosure-statutory-redemption.html"},"modified":"2026-09-24T11:13:35","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T16:13:35","slug":"regaining-ownership-after-foreclosure-statutory-redemption","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/realestate\/foreclosure\/regaining-ownership-after-foreclosure-statutory-redemption.html","title":{"rendered":"Regain Home Ownership After Foreclosure: Statutory Redemption"},"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\">Regain Home Ownership After Foreclosure: Statutory Redemption<\/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 24, 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>Some states have a statute of redemption, which grants you the legal right to regain ownership of your home after a foreclosure sale.<\/li>\n<li>This option is only available during the redemption period following the sale.<\/li>\n<li>Homeowners must pay all costs required under state law to reclaim the property.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"fl-rich-text\">\n<p>Few people buy and own their home outright. In fact, if you have a mortgage, your lender has a significant interest in your property. As a result, if you fail to make your mortgage payments, you may face foreclosure and eviction.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Foreclosure is devastating. It can affect your credit score and impact your ability to buy another property in the future. However, depending on your state&#8217;s laws you may be able to regain ownership of your foreclosed home through statutory redemption after the foreclosure sale.<\/p>\n<p>This article describes how to get your home back through the process of statutory redemption. If your home is currently facing a foreclosure sale, it is essential to know your state&#8217;s foreclosure laws. A <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/foreclosure-alternatives\/?fli=dcta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">real estate attorney<\/a> can review your circumstances and help you make a plan.<\/p>\n<h2>Can I Get My Home Back After It&#8217;s Sold?<\/h2>\n<p>If your property is located in a statutory redemption state, you may have the right to regain your home before losing it permanently. Even if someone else has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/realestate\/foreclosure\/what-happens-after-the-foreclosure-sale-date.html\">purchased your home<\/a> in an auction, you have a limited time to reverse the sale and regain your ownership.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>But if you don&#8217;t live in a statutory redemption state, you may only have a chance to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/realestate\/foreclosure\/how-to-avoid-foreclosure.html\">prevent foreclosure<\/a> before the sale. This is known as <a href=\"https:\/\/dictionary.findlaw.com\/definition\/equity-of-redemption.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">equitable redemption<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>What Is Statutory Redemption After Foreclosure?<\/h2>\n<p>Statutory redemption allows\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/realestate\/mortgages-equity-loans\/mortgage-basics.html\">mortgagors<\/a> to reclaim their property through repayment. There is usually a designated amount of time that a mortgagor has to complete the repayment. Mortgagors must be able to pay what the property sold for at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/realestate\/foreclosure\/more-foreclosure-frequently-asked-questions.html\">foreclosure sale<\/a>, along with a statutory interest rate to the foreclosure sale purchaser.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>If the property sells for less than the mortgage loan amount, the lender will likely seek a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/realestate\/foreclosure\/what-are-anti-deficiency-laws.html\">deficiency judgment<\/a> against the mortgagor. This is a court order that forces the mortgagor to pay off the remaining home loan balance. This includes any unpaid <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/realestate\/owning-a-home\/property-tax-basics.html\">property taxes<\/a> and late fees.<\/p>\n<h2>How the Statutory Redemption Process Works<\/h2>\n<p>Right of redemption procedures <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/realestate\/foreclosure\/state-specific-information-on-foreclosure.html\">vary by state<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Typically, the process begins when the foreclosed homeowner makes a written demand to the purchaser. This is a request for a statement of the total amount required to reclaim the foreclosed property. The party that bought the property at the foreclosure auction will have a limited amount of time to send an itemized statement of charges. For example, in Alabama the foreclosed homeowner has up to a year after the foreclosure sale to redeem the foreclosed property.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Depending on your state&#8217;s laws, you may be able to redeem the property without having to pay the redemption price or the cost of any improvements to the real estate. Otherwise, you give up your claim if you cannot pay the redemption price during the allotted time frame. The purchaser then becomes the new owner. This means they acquire <a href=\"https:\/\/dictionary.findlaw.com\/definition\/title.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the title<\/a>, along with all rights and interests in the property. If you fail to evacuate the home at this point, you will likely face eviction or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/realestate\/land-use-laws\/trespassing.html\">trespassing charges<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Junior lien holders also have a right to redeem under statutory redemption laws, but they cannot do so until after the redemption period for the mortgagor runs out.<\/p>\n<h2>State Statutory Redemption Laws<\/h2>\n<p>In most states, mortgagors may keep possession of the property during the redemption period. The redemption period ranges from 30 days to as high as two years. Once this period ends, the purchaser may <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/realestate\/foreclosure\/how-to-stop-eviction-after-a-foreclosure.html\">evict the mortgagor<\/a> if they&#8217;re still living in the home.<\/p>\n<p>Many states reduce the redemption period if the borrower abandons the property. Borrowers may also waive their redemption rights in many states.<\/p>\n<p>The redemption period may also depend on the type of foreclosure proceedings. For example, in California a homeowner can redeem the foreclosed property within three months to one year if the foreclosure was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/realestate\/foreclosure\/foreclosure-by-judicial-sale.html\">judicial<\/a>. If it was a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/realestate\/foreclosure\/foreclosure-by-power-of-sale.html\">nonjudicial foreclosure<\/a> instead, the homeowner only has ninety days after the foreclosure sale to pay the total amount of the real estate in question.<\/p>\n<h2>Pre-Foreclosure Options for Equitable Redemption<\/h2>\n<p>Once a homeowner starts missing payments, the lender will send a notice of default. This is the very beginning of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/realestate\/foreclosure\/foreclosure-process\/\">pre-foreclosure process<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If the homeowner does not make up the missing payments as requested by the notice of default, the lender will send a notice of sale to the homeowner. Pursuant to federal law, a borrower generally has 120 days to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/realestate\/mortgages-equity-loans\/behind-on-your-mortgage-payments.html\">make up the missing payments<\/a>. Most state laws require the lender to send a notice of default and a notice of sale to the borrower before they can start the foreclosure process.<\/p>\n<p>Outside of the right to redemption, homebuyers have some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/realestate\/foreclosure\/alternatives-to-foreclosure.html\">options to help avoid foreclosure<\/a>, including refinance options, loan modification, and forbearance. It is important that homeowners take advantage of these options during the pre-foreclosure process.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a federally-backed mortgage loan, you may be eligible for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/realestate\/foreclosure\/special-forbearance.html\">loan forbearance.<\/a>\u00a0This is when a lender gives a borrower a temporary break on mortgage payments to allow them to get back on their feet.<\/p>\n<p>Another option is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/realestate\/foreclosure\/mortgage-modification.html\">loan modification<\/a>. Sometimes a lender is willing to reduce monthly payments or extend the loan term. A\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hud.gov\/counseling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">housing counselor<\/a>\u00a0from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) can help you negotiate a potential loan modification with your lender.<\/p>\n<h2>Learn More About Redemption<\/h2>\n<p>Your state&#8217;s laws significantly impact your rights when dealing with foreclosure, redemption, or other real estate issues. You&#8217;ll want to ensure that you make informed, intelligent decisions.<\/p>\n<p>Gain the assistance of an experienced and knowledgeable professional. 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