Can I be held liable if I walk away from my mortgage, on which I owe more than my home is worth?
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Can I be held liable if I walk away from my mortgage, on which I owe more than my home is worth?
Is VA a non-recourse state for mortgages?
Asked on April 29, 2011 under Real Estate Law, Virginia
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
No, VA is not a non-recourse state regarding mortgage foreclosures. If a property in foreclosure is sold at a public sale for less than the loan amount that the underlying mortgage secures, a "deficiency judgment" may be obtained. This means that the borrower still owes the lender for the difference between what the property sold for at auction and the amount of the original loan.
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