City of St. Louis foreclosures move fast – NO redemption period after auction
City of St. Louis Foreclosure Help
Facing foreclosure in Downtown, South City, North City, or anywhere in the City of St. Louis? Understand your options and timeline before it's too late.
City of St. Louis ≠ St. Louis County
The City of St. Louis is an independent city, separate from St. Louis County. They have different government offices and records systems. Make sure you're working with the correct jurisdiction.
Why Time is Critical
Missouri's non-judicial foreclosure process moves quickly. From first missed payment to trustee sale can be as short as 120 days. And unlike tax sales, there is NO redemption period after the auction.
Foreclosure in City of St. Louis
The Process
- 1.Miss payments → lender sends default notice
- 2.20-day wait period after default notice
- 3.Notice of Sale published in local newspapers (3 weeks)
- 4.Trustee sale at Civil Courts Building or specified location
- 5.Sale is FINAL – no redemption in Missouri
Your Options
- ✓Reinstatement – Pay all past-due amounts
- ✓Loan Modification – Change your loan terms
- ✓Sell – Pay off mortgage, keep equity
- ✓Forbearance – Temporary payment relief
- ✓Bankruptcy – "Automatic stay" halts process
Foreclosure vs. Tax Sale – Know the Difference
A foreclosure is from your lender/bank for unpaid mortgage payments. A tax sale is from the City of St. Louis for unpaid property taxes. Different processes, different rights, different timelines.Learn about City tax sales →
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