Summary of Massachusetts' Foreclosure Laws

Learn about the key features of Massachusetts foreclosure law.

New Massachusetts Law Limits Time to Challenge a Foreclosure

New law limits the time to dispute the validity of a foreclosure sale from 20 years to three years.

Deficiency Judgments After Foreclosure in Massachusetts

If your home is foreclosed on in Massachusetts, the lender can sue you for a deficiency if the sale proceeds don't cover your mortgage balance.

Massachusetts Timeshare Foreclosure and Right to Cancel Laws

Learn about Massachusetts timeshare laws, including contract disclosures, the right to cancel, and foreclosure procedures and protections.

Massachusetts HOA and COA Foreclosures

If you default on HOA or COA dues and assessments in Massachusetts, the homeowners association can foreclosure on your condo, townhome, or house.

Massachusetts High Court Ends Special Foreclosure Rules in Springfield, Lynn, Worcester and Lawrence

City ordinances in Lynn, Lawrence, and Springfield Massachusetts require a foreclosing lender to participate in foreclosure prevention mediation and to post a bond to maintain the property after foreclosure.

Massachusetts Foreclosure Mediation Programs in Lynn, Lawrence, and Springfield

In the Massachusetts cities of Lynn, Lawrence, and Springfield, you can participate in mediation with your mortgage lender in an attempt to avoid foreclosure.

Massachusetts Foreclosure Prevention Law

The Massachusetts’ Act Preventing Unlawful and Unnecessary Foreclosures helps keep defaulting homeowners in their homes.

Can I Reinstate My Mortgage to Save My Home From Foreclosure in Massachusetts?

If you can pay all of your missed mortgage payments (along with various other costs and fees) by a certain deadline, you may “reinstate” your Massachusetts mortgage.

If I lose my home to foreclosure in Massachusetts, can I get it back?

Find out if you can redeem (repurchase) your foreclosed home in Massachusetts after the foreclosure sale.