Q: I’m behind on the house payments. My bank stopped accepting payments, and I received a letter saying that my mortgage has been referred to a lawyer for foreclosure. What does that mean? Will filing a bankruptcy help this situation?
A: “Foreclosure” is the process by which the lender on real estate takes title back from the borrower because of a default, usually by missing payments. There is no minimum number of missed payments that will trigger this action. If payments are not made according to the schedule set out in the note, the bank has the discretion to foreclose.