Facing foreclosure in Florida? You have more time — and more options — than you think.
Florida's judicial foreclosure process gives homeowners one of the longer windows in the country to work out a solution. SwiftHome Solutions serves all 67 Florida counties — from Jacksonville to Miami, Tampa to Naples — with loan modification, forbearance, short sale, deed in lieu, and equity protection.
Judicial state
Lenders must sue in court — giving you time and procedural defenses.
120-day rule
Lenders must wait 120 days from first missed payment before filing.
~8–12 months average
From first missed payment to foreclosure sale — use every day of it.
Florida foreclosure timeline
Know exactly where you are — and how much runway you have left.
- 1Missed paymentDay 1–30
Grace period. Lender will call and send letters. No public record yet.
- 230–90 days lateMonth 1–3
Lender transfers to default servicing. Loss-mitigation options are most open here.
- 3Notice of Default (NOD)After 120 days
Florida requires the lender to wait at least 120 days before filing. This is the last clear window.
- 4Lis Pendens filedMonth 4–6
The foreclosure lawsuit is filed with the court. Now a matter of public record — investors start calling.
- 5Summary JudgmentMonth 6–12+
Court rules in the lender's favor. Redemption window closes quickly after this.
- 6Foreclosure sale~1 year total
The county clerk auctions the home. You typically have a brief post-sale right of redemption.
Cities & counties we serve in Florida
Statewide coverage across all 67 Florida counties — from the Panhandle to the Keys.
Southeast Florida
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Central Florida
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Tampa Bay & West Coast
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North Florida
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Don't see your city or county? We serve all of Florida — call us or submit a consultation request.
What we can do for Florida homeowners
- Review your loan and hardship to identify every available loss-mitigation option
- Negotiate loan modifications with FL servicers — rate reductions, term extensions, principal deferrals
- Push for deficiency waivers in short sales and deeds in lieu so you walk away clean
- Coordinate with licensed Florida bankruptcy attorneys when an automatic stay is the right move
- Protect your equity from lowball investor offers that follow a public Lis Pendens filing
- Connect you with top local listing agents if a traditional sale is the right exit
- Provide bilingual (English/Spanish) case advocacy for Spanish-speaking homeowners
Florida foreclosure — common questions
How long does foreclosure take in Florida?
Florida is a judicial foreclosure state, meaning lenders must sue you in court. The average timeline runs 8–12 months from first missed payment to sale, though contested cases can take longer. This is actually more time than many states — use it.
Can I stop a Florida foreclosure after the lawsuit is filed?
Yes. Even after a Lis Pendens is filed you can still negotiate a loan modification, short sale, or deed in lieu. A bankruptcy filing can also pause the process via the automatic stay. The key is acting before summary judgment is entered.
What is a deficiency judgment in Florida?
If your home sells at auction for less than you owe, the lender may sue you for the difference. Florida allows deficiency judgments in many cases. A short sale or deed in lieu negotiated correctly can include a waiver of the deficiency — something we push for in every case.
Does Florida have a right of redemption after foreclosure?
Florida has a very limited post-sale right of redemption — only until the court confirms the sale. Once the certificate of title is issued it is effectively over. This makes early action critical.
Talk to a Florida foreclosure specialist — free, today.
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