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Plain-language guides to surplus funds and the laws that decide who gets paid.
Decoding the Legal Jargon: Surplus Funds Explained Simply
If your home was sold at a foreclosure auction, there’s a good chance money from that sale is sitting in a court or government account — waiting for you to claim it. Most former homeowners never find out it exists. This guide explains what surplus funds are, where they come from, and exactly what it…
State Statutes for property foreclosures
Here are some of the state statutes regarding surplus funds from tax or mortgage foreclosures Alabama Tax Overage Statutes: Title 40-10-28 Mortgage Foreclosure Statutes: Alabama Mortgage Foreclosure Laws Alaska Tax Overage Statutes: Alaska Tax Overage Laws (file within 6 months) Mortgage Foreclosure Statutes: Alaska Mortgage Foreclosure Laws Arizona Statutes Arkansas Tax Overage Statutes: Title 26…
The Game-Changing Victory for Homeowners: Tyler v. Hennepin County
Buckle up because we’ve got a tale that could rival the legend of Robin Hood. This time, it’s not Sherwood Forest, but the halls of justice where the arrows of fairness were aimed straight at the heart of injustice. The Supreme Court case, Tyler v. Hennepin County, just set a precedent that’s got everyone at…
Understanding Surplus Funds: How They Arise and Your Right to Reclaim
Introduction: Navigating the complex world of real estate and finance can be daunting. One aspect that often remains shrouded in mystery is the concept of surplus funds generated from property foreclosures. In this post, we’ll demystify this topic, explaining how surplus funds come about and how you, as the property owner or heir, are entitled…
Welcome to Bow and Bounty, LLC
If your property was sold at foreclosure, you may be owed thousands of dollars — at no cost to you unless we recover it. When a foreclosed property sells for more than what was owed, the excess funds belong to you — not the bank, not the county. Most former homeowners never know this money…