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Documents Required to Start a Non-Judicial Foreclosure

A beneficiary/Lender shall present to LFS the following documents in order to commence a non-judicial foreclosure:

  1. Evidence of Debt: Original Promissory Note,  or surety bond in the even of lost note;
  2. Security Instrument: Deed of Trust, All-inclusive Deed of Trust, or Land Purchase Contract, Assignment of Deed of Trust;
  3. Any modifications to Note and Deed of Trust, if applicable;
  4. Guaranty and/or Continued Guaranty, if applicable;
  5. Records of payment received;
  6. Security Agreement and UCC filings, if applicable;
  7. Copy of cancelled checks and any advances made to pay tax, insurance or senior liens, and legal expenses;
  8. Copy of balloon payment notice and demand letters required by the loan documents;
  9. Request to Prepare Notice of Default;
  10. Substitution of Trustee; and
  11. Evidence of compliance with California Homeowner’s Bill of Rights, of applicable.