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Stop Foreclosure in South Carolina

Know your options before the sale date.

The earlier you act, the more choices you have. Here is a plain-language overview, and how we can help if selling is the right move.

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How Foreclosure Works in South Carolina

South Carolina is a judicial foreclosure state. Your lender must file a lawsuit and get a court order before the property can be sold at a public auction. That process takes time, and until the sale happens you still own the house and can still act.

If you have been served with foreclosure papers, do not ignore them. The papers include deadlines for responding, and missing them limits your options.

Your Options

  • Catch up (reinstatement). Paying the missed payments and fees brings the loan current and ends the foreclosure.
  • Ask for a loan modification or repayment plan. Your loan servicer may change the terms or spread the missed amount over time. Call them and ask what they offer.
  • Request forbearance. A temporary pause or reduction in payments if your hardship is short-term.
  • Refinance. Possible if you have equity and your credit still qualifies.
  • Sell the house before the sale date. If you have equity, a sale pays off the loan, stops the foreclosure, and leaves you with what remains.
  • Short sale. If you owe more than the house is worth, the lender may agree to accept less than the balance.
  • Bankruptcy. Filing can pause a foreclosure. It has serious long-term effects, so talk with a bankruptcy attorney first.

A HUD-approved housing counselor can review these options with you at no charge, and a South Carolina attorney can advise you on your specific case.

How Selling to Us Can Stop a Foreclosure

When selling makes sense, speed matters. We buy with cash, so there is no lender approval or appraisal to wait on, and we can close in as little as 7 days once the title is clear. The closing attorney pays off your mortgage from the sale proceeds, the foreclosure ends, and any remaining equity goes to you.

  • No repairs or cleaning. We buy the house as it is.
  • No fees or commissions, and we pay the closing costs.
  • A written offer within 24 hours, with no obligation.
  • If we cannot help, we will tell you honestly.

See how our process works or read our answers to common questions.

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This page is general information, not legal advice. Foreclosure timelines and options depend on your loan and your situation.