Does anyone know how to obtain foreclosure lists from banks?

Question

I'd like to know how to obtain actual foreclosure lists from banks instead of going through a service that usually has unreliable or misinformation.

Answer 1

Clerk of courts

Answer 2

I have been involved with foreclosures for many years. Banks generally won't give out the info unless it is a property already auctioned off and they bought it. There are numerous web sites that advertise that you can get foreclosure lists from them for a price. I have not found a single one yet that would be worth a $1 a month. HUD ends up with very few houses these days since you can get 100% financing conventionally. And, the HUD houses and REO houses have already gone through foreclosure. The best place is to go to the Clerk of Court. They normally will have a list of all foreclosure filings. In most areas, the property will be advertised a few days after the filing, so, you can find them by checking all your local newspapers (they are usually posted on the paper's web site also). Properties that have been reinstated prior to the advertising will not be advertised so the Clerk's list will have more on the list.

Answer 3

Clerk of courts and check with your county businesses, even if you call the wrong place you can tell then what your looking for and they can point you in the right direction. Maybe check with local banks too, they may be able to tell you more...

Answer 4

Banks do not release such lists. However, you can obtain the information at your local land office, register of deeds, or similar.

Answer 5

you don't need a list from the bank. get it directly from the government. IT'S FREE!! IT'S ACCURATE!! and IT'S LEGIT!!

go to: www.hud.gov