In the context of foreclosure, what is a power-of-sale foreclosure?

In the context of foreclosure, a power-of-sale foreclosure refers to a process where the lender is granted the authority to sell the property without court intervention if the borrower defaults on their loan. This process is typically outlined in a deed of trust or mortgage agreement.

The advantage of a power-of-sale foreclosure is that it can be executed more quickly than judicial foreclosures, which require court proceedings. Upon default, the lender can initiate the sale process, notify the borrower, and ultimately sell the property at a public auction to recover the owed amount. This streamlined process is designed to help lenders minimize losses and expedite recovery while still providing borrowers with a notification period and potential remedies before the auction takes place.

In contrast, options that involve court-ordered sales or public auctions related to delinquent taxes do not pertain specifically to a power-of-sale foreclosure, as they follow different legal proceedings and requirements.