How to Stop Foreclosure in North Carolina?

Filing Chapter 13 bankruptcy stops North Carolina foreclosure the instant the petition is filed, even on the morning of the auction. Chapter 13 then lets you cure arrears over 3-5 years while resuming current payments. Chapter 7 provides a shorter pause. State law may also offer loss-mitigation and reinstatement options.

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