Virginia foreclosure help
Stop a Virginia foreclosure before the auction.
Virginia moves fast — no clerk hearing, no post-sale redemption. Get a no-obligation cash offer from a real person while you still have a window to act.
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Options before a Virginia foreclosure sale
Because there is no post-sale redemption, the notice period is usually the practical window to act.
Loan modification
Contact your servicer early about modification, forbearance, or repayment options while the federal waiting period and notice clock are running.
Short sale
If you owe more than the property is worth, a lender-approved short sale may resolve the debt before auction — important in a state with unlimited deficiency exposure.
Bankruptcy / automatic stay
Bankruptcy can pause foreclosure through the automatic stay, but it is a serious legal step. Talk with a licensed Virginia attorney before filing.
Sell for cash — how we help
A cash sale can close before the auction, pay off the balance, and stop foreclosure. With no post-sale redemption in Virginia, selling before the sale date is often the last practical window. Submit the form above and a real person on our team will walk you through timing — not an anonymous quote.
Use the form above →We can make your payments for you
In some situations, we're able to step in and make your mortgage payments on your behalf so you can avoid the foreclosure and its impact on your credit. This isn't the right fit for every situation, and it depends on your loan — call us to see if this could work for you.
Use the form above →Want to understand the full legal process? Here's exactly what happens, step by step.
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Key difference from North Carolina: deficiency judgments
Virginia allows deficiency judgments without the residential purchase-money limits that often restrict lenders in North Carolina. If the auction price does not cover what you owe, you may still face a claim for the shortfall. That risk is one reason many borrowers consider selling — or another workout — before the sale date. Compare with our North Carolina foreclosure guide.
Virginia foreclosure timeline
- 1
Breach letter
The lender sends a breach letter according to the deed of trust and loan documents.
- 2
120-day federal waiting period
Federal mortgage servicing rules under 12 C.F.R. § 1024.41 typically require a 120-day wait after the first delinquency before certain foreclosure actions begin — the same federal rule that applies in North Carolina.
- 3
60-day notice of sale (owner-occupied)
Notice of sale must be mailed at least 60 days before the sale for owner-occupied property under Va. Code § 55.1-321, including legal aid and HUD counselor information.
- 4
Trustee affidavit of notice
The trustee files or prepares an affidavit confirming that required notice was sent under Va. Code § 55.1-320.
- 5
Notice of sale published
Notice is published once weekly for two weeks, or for three consecutive days, under Va. Code § 55.1-322.
- 6
Foreclosure sale at auction
The sale may be held no earlier than 8 days after the first advertisement and no more than 30 days after the last advertisement.
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No post-sale redemption
The sale is final. There is no post-sale redemption period. The borrower can redeem only before the sale by paying the loan in full.
Virginia Foreclosure FAQs
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Statute references: Va. Code § 55.1-320; § 55.1-321; § 55.1-322; 12 C.F.R. § 1024.41 (2025).
This page is general information about the Virginia foreclosure process, not legal advice. Laws and timelines can change, and your facts may differ. Consult a licensed Virginia attorney or a HUD-approved housing counselor about your situation.