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Understanding Surplus Funds

Learn the basics of what surplus funds are, how they're created, and who may be entitled to claim them.

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Eligibility Guide

Find out if you qualify to claim surplus funds and review common scenarios that may make you eligible.

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The Recovery Process

Understand the step-by-step process of recovering surplus funds from start to finish.

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State Laws & Regulations

Learn how surplus funds laws vary by state and what rules apply to your specific situation.

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Foreclosure Basics

Understand the foreclosure process, timelines, and what happens to surplus funds afterward.

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Tax Sales Explained

Learn how tax sales work, how surplus funds are created, and how to claim them.

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Key Things to Know About Surplus Funds

Billions Go Unclaimed

It's estimated that billions of dollars in surplus funds go unclaimed every year across the United States.

Time Limits Apply

Each state has different deadlines for claiming surplus funds. Some allow claims years after the sale.

Not Just Homeowners

Heirs, lienholders, contractors, and other parties may also be entitled to claim surplus funds.

Notification Isn't Guaranteed

Many people never receive notice that surplus funds exist. Notices may be sent to old addresses.

You May Not Owe Anything

Checking for potential claims is free. You may be entitled to funds with no upfront costs to you.

Private Companies Can Help

Professional services exist to help navigate the complex process of recovering surplus funds.

Glossary

Key Terms to Know

Important definitions related to surplus funds and property sales:

Surplus Funds

Money remaining after a property is sold and all debts secured by that property have been paid in full.

Foreclosure

A legal process where a lender attempts to recover the balance of a loan from a borrower who has stopped making payments, typically by selling the property.

Tax Sale

A public auction of a property conducted to collect unpaid property taxes.

Redemption Period

A timeframe during which the former owner may reclaim their property by paying the full amount owed.

Lien

A legal claim against a property that must be paid off when the property is sold.

Deed

A legal document that transfers ownership of real property from one party to another.

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