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After a moratorium on foreclosures due to the Covid-19 pandemic, foreclosures are now growing. As an outcome, we can expect to see a boost in the variety of REO residential or commercial properties readily available on the marketplace in the coming months.
Whether you're a relatively new real estate agent or one who's remained in the business for a while, you most likely might use a refresher on these bank-owned homes.
Our resident REO professional, Jeff Underwood, shares what real estate agents require to learn about REO residential or commercial properties in Alabama.
What is an REO residential or commercial property?
Put simply, an REO residential or commercial property is real estate that is owned by a bank or lending institution after failing to cost a foreclosure auction. But to really comprehend REO residential or commercial properties, you first require to comprehend the foreclosure procedure.
The Foreclosure Process
When a specific with a mortgage stops paying on that mortgage for any reason, the foreclosure process will begin. The mortgage arrangement will consist of language about when the bank can begin this process. Typically, a lender will not start the foreclosure process until the debtor has actually missed out on 4 successive payments.
Not all residential or commercial properties that go into the foreclosure procedure are really foreclosed upon. Jeff Underwood, handling lawyer at South Oak Title & Closing in Auburn, states, "In numerous cases, the mortgage is restored or the lending institution will exercise loss mitigation options to prevent foreclosure. A debtor who declares Chapter 13 bankruptcy will also stop the foreclosure process."
This procedure looks various in every state. Underwood discusses, "Alabama is a nonjudicial state. This means that the bank does not need to submit a suit against the defaulted mortgagor to foreclose. Instead, the bank sends out a series of notifications that informs the mortgagor that they are in default and supplies details about reinstatement. Failure to do so will result in a foreclosure sale." Other states, such as Florida, require lending institutions to file a suit versus the mortgagor in state court to foreclose.
In Alabama, notices about the upcoming foreclosure sale are likewise released in the county paper for three weeks. If the bank or lender is the high-bidder or only purchaser at the foreclosure sale, this residential or commercial property ends up being "realty owned", or an REO residential or commercial property.
Selling an REO residential or commercial property
Jeff Underwood says, "Lenders aren't in business of maintaining these residential or commercial properties. Their goal is to offer the home and recoup their losses from the foreclosure. After the foreclosure sale, the residential or commercial property will go on the marketplace as an REO residential or commercial property." The lending institution sends out a referral for this residential or commercial property to both a property brokerage and a title business.
Listing Process for REO residential or commercial properties
Listing an REO residential or commercial property for sale is really comparable to noting any other residential or commercial property, with a couple of crucial distinctions. There's still an indication in the backyard, a listing on the MLS, and images of the residential or commercial property. The broker's goal is to discover a purchaser for the residential or commercial property. But instead of a specific client, the broker represents a loan provider. On the MLS, this residential or commercial property will be designated as bank-owned.
Underwood says, "These residential or commercial properties may not look like a typical home that's market-ready. We had one REO residential or commercial property where the previous owner took everything out of the home, consisting of sinks and banisters. The bank will employ a business to clean things up and ensure things are working, but purchasers won't discover a staged, updated home."
Lenders want to sell REO residential or commercial properties for fair market worth as quickly as possible, so pricing is determined by getting a BPO, or broker rate viewpoint. Two real estate agents will give their viewpoint on the market rate of the residential or commercial property, and then these opinions are balanced to get the market price. If the residential or commercial property languishes on the marketplace, the bank will begin dropping the price in incremental portions to find a buyer.
Title Process for REO residential or commercial properties
When the title company gets the recommendation for an REO residential or commercial property, they will initiate a title search, simply as they would for any other residential or commercial property. "We do this before the residential or commercial property is listed for sale, and as with any title search and examination, we're looking for any prospective problems so that we can present a clear title to the purchaser," Underwood explains.
If the title is clear, this file is prepared for when the residential or commercial property goes under contract. If there are problems that need to be addressed such as judgments, encumbrances, or liens, the title business will clear the title so that it's prepared for a future purchaser. Once the residential or commercial property goes under contract, all that's required is an update to title.
Common Title Issues with REO Properties
Several typical title problems can occur with REO residential or commercial properties. Tax redemption problems are especially typical. In Alabama, taxes are paid in defaults. If they're not paid by December 31, they're subject to penalties and interest. If taxes are still unpaid by April, the county will have a tax sale in May. In the of cases, the county is the high bidder. But in other cases, a 3rd party will buy the tax certificate.
Underwood states, "If the county owns the tax certificate, solving this is a quite straightforward procedure. But if it's owned by a 3rd celebration, it can get made complex." To redeem from a specific, a bank is needed to pay the delinquent taxes, charge, interest, as well as the value of any improvements on the residential or commercial property. In some situations, there can be an extended settlement procedure to eliminate this tax lien.
Encroachment issues are likewise common with REO residential or commercial properties. Residential or commercial property lines aren't always plainly defined, which is why surveys are a required part of the title search and examination. Underwood discusses, "An advancement is any structure that exists on a neighbor's land or residential or commercial property - a fence, a shed, a mobile home, or even part of a house or barn." It can be complicated to clear these concerns and sometimes, a quitclaim deed might be required.
And similar to any other residential or commercial property, we can find any number of other title concerns. Missing deeds, deeds in the back chain of title that lack marital status, and other encumbrances can also be found during the title search and examination. Title business experienced with REO residential or commercial properties know exactly which concerns to look for and how to address them to present REO purchasers with a clear title.
Owner's title insurance coverage protects homebuyers from covert threats to their title after purchase. A boosted owner's policy might be recommended for people who purchase an REO residential or commercial property. But despite the policy, REO residential or commercial property buyers ought to constantly be aware of laws worrying the right of redemption.
Right of Redemption Laws
Individuals, consisting of the foreclosed debtor or beneficiaries of the debtor, can redeem or buy back a foreclosed residential or commercial property for approximately a year after the foreclosure sale. Underwood discusses, "To redeem a foreclosed residential or commercial property, the redeeming party should pay the amount of the foreclosure bid, interest, and other charges consisting of taxes, insurance coverage, and repairs."
"Because foreclosure sales can occur relatively quickly in Alabama, the redemption duration is longer than in a lot of states. For mortgages originated before 2016, that redemption duration is a year. For mortgages originated after January 1, 2016, the redemption period is reduced to 180 days."
He continues, "Redemptions of foreclosed homes are very uncommon, however anyone purchasing an REO residential or commercial property requires to deal with a lawyer who knows and comprehends the law." These laws vary from state to state and can alter, so always consult your closing lawyer with particular questions about the right of redemption.
Buyers purchasing an REO residential or commercial property before the redemption period expires need to be aware that owner's title insurance coverage will never ever supply affirmative protection over the right of redemption. For money buyers, this will be noted as an exception in Schedule B-2 of the owner's title insurance policy for the duration of the redemption period.
Lenders providing financing for REO purchases will typically need affirmative protection for the remaining redemption period. Options, such as a bond, exist if the loan amount is up to 30% greater than the foreclosure bid, but buyers must comprehend that affirmative coverage for the staying redemption period only protects the lender.
The Future of REO Properties
Due to the pandemic, a moratorium on foreclosures was in location till November 2021. As this moratorium has actually raised, loan providers have implemented loss mitigation procedures to keep individuals in their mortgages and assist them keep their residential or commercial properties. However, if loss mitigation methods are unsuccessful, the foreclosure procedure begins.
Underwood says, "Foreclosure starts are up 39% over the last quarter, and we're expecting to see a boost in these as the year progresses. Starting in the third quarter of this year, we'll start to see a higher-than-normal percentage of REO residential or commercial properties on the market. It will not be like it remained in 2008, however it will definitely be more than what we're utilized to seeing."
There's no requirement for real estate agents to be daunted by REO residential or commercial properties. As more of these residential or commercial properties appear in the MLS, real estate agents who comprehend the subtlety of buying a bank-owned home are better geared up to serve their clients.
At South Oak Title and Closing, we love partnering with real estate agents to assist them much better serve their customers. Whether you have specific questions about working with REO residential or commercial properties or simply require an REO professional in your corner, we're here for you. Contact us with your questions today.
Jeff Underwood
Jeff is a Birmingham native and graduate of the Birmingham School of Law. He has actually invested years dealing with banks, loan providers, and REO residential or commercial properties through his time leading the REO division at a Birmingham law office. Jeff is married and has two daughters: one current graduate and one current student at Auburn University.
Jeff Underwood is the Managing Attorney at South Oak Title & Closing in Auburn.
This article is intended to provide basic information about REO residential or commercial properties in Alabama and ought to not be thought about legal advice. Laws worrying REO residential or commercial properties also vary from state to state. Please consult your local lawyer with concerns.
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