Foreclosure sign on house for sale

If you default on your mortgage, the lender can go to court to take the property you mortgaged or sell it to pay the debt. This process is called foreclosure.

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  • This information applies to British Columbia, Canada
  • Reviewed for legal accuracy in October 2017
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