Arkansas · money left over after a foreclosure sale

You can claim it yourself, for free

Who holds it

The trustee or mortgagee who ran an out-of-court (statutory) sale

How long

Not researched yet — ask the clerk

How you claim

Ask the trustee or mortgagee who ran the sale for the surplus. After sale costs, the debt and junior recorded liens are paid, the rest goes to the grantor (owner) or the grantor's successor.

If someone offers to do it for you

Checklist: Arkansas, money left over after a foreclosure sale

Who holds it: The trustee or mortgagee who ran an out-of-court (statutory) sale

How long: Not researched yet — ask the clerk

How you claim: Ask the trustee or mortgagee who ran the sale for the surplus. After sale costs, the debt and junior recorded liens are paid, the rest goes to the grantor (owner) or the grantor's successor.

Your deadline: ____________ (confirm it with the clerk)

Steps

  1. Find the trustee or mortgagee named in the sale notice or trustee's deed.
  2. Ask in writing for a sale accounting and any surplus due to you.

Documents

Not researched yet — ask the clerk

What it costs you

Not researched yet — ask the clerk

If someone offers to do it for you

Official links

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Source: Ark. Code Ann. § 18-50-109; Ark. Code Ann. § 18-50-107(b)(3); Ark. Code Ann. § 18-50-108(b). Researched, not yet checked by a lawyer; confirm with the clerk. Not legal advice.