Served with a Foreclosure Lawsuit? We Can Stop the Sale.
South Carolina is a Judicial Foreclosure state. You are facing a lawsuit, not just a notice. We are local experts who help homeowners pause the legal process and save their credit.
Stop The Master-in-Equity Sale
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You Have Been Served a "Summons and Complaint." Now What?
Unlike other states where the bank simply sends a letter, in South Carolina, the bank must sue you in county court. The moment the Sheriff or process server hands you those papers, the legal clock starts ticking.
The “Lis Pendens” Have you noticed a sudden flood of junk mail? That’s because the bank filed a Lis Pendens—a public notice that your property is in litigation. Scammers use this list. Be careful. Trust a local expert.
THE SC JUDICIAL TIMELINE
Step 1
The "Right to Cure" Notice
Before filing, SC law requires the lender to send a notice giving you 30 days to pay the arrears. This is your first warning.
Step 2
Service of Process (The Lawsuit)
You are served papers. CRITICAL: You have exactly 30 days to file a formal “Answer” with the court. If you fail to do this, the bank gets a Default Judgment automatically.
Step 3
Master-in-Equity Hearing
There is no jury. You appear before a specialized Equity Judge. They review the debt. If valid, they authorize the sale. We must have a solution in place before this hearing concludes.
Step 4
The Judicial
Sale
The property is auctioned at the county courthouse (e.g., Greenville, Spartanburg, Charleston). Once the gavel falls, it is extremely difficult to reverse.
The Danger of "Deficiency Judgments" in SC
In South Carolina, if your house sells at auction for less than what you owe, the bank can sue you for the difference. This debt follows you even after you lose the home. It can lead to wage garnishment or liens on other assets.
Our Promise: Our goal isn’t just to buy your house; it is to ensure the debt is legally satisfied so you can walk away free and clear.
YOUR SOLUTIONS
“As-Is” means exactly that. You don’t paint, you don’t clean, and you don’t make repairs. We take care of everything after closing.
Mortgage Takeover ("Subject-To")
We step in, pay the arrears to reinstate the loan, and take over future payments.
- Lawsuit Dismissed Immediately
- No New Loan Needed
- Rebuilds Your Credit
Fast Cash Sale
If you have equity, we buy the house for cash before the hearing. You pay off the debt and keep the rest.
- Close in 7-14 Days
- Protect Your Equity
- No Repairs Needed
Short Sale / Waiver
Underwater? We negotiate with the bank to accept less than owed and waive the deficiency.
- Avoid Deficiency Judgment
- Legal Debt Settlement
- Clean Fresh Start
The Master-in-Equity is Scheduling Hearings Now.
Don’t wait for the court date. Let’s find a solution today.
Frequently Asked Questions
We believe in 100% transparency. Here are honest answers to the most common questions we get.
What happens if I don't file an "Answer"?
If you fail to respond to the Summons within 30 days, the bank will request a “Default Judgment.” This speeds up the foreclosure process significantly because you have essentially admitted guilt by staying silent.
Is there a "Right of Redemption" in SC?
Generally, no. Unlike Tax Sales (which have a 1-year redemption), Mortgage Foreclosures are final once the bidding closes at the auction. There is no getting the house back later. You must act before the sale.
Will a "Subject-To" deal stop the lawsuit?
Yes. Once we pay the arrears and “reinstate” the loan, the default is cured. South Carolina law generally requires the bank to dismiss the foreclosure action once the loan is brought current.