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This article is general Wyoming foreclosure information. Consult with an attorney if you are behind on payments or going thru a foreclosure to explore your options Judicial Foreclosure : YES Non-judicial Foreclosure : NO Foreclosure by Advertisement Wyoming permits the use of a deed of trust which allows foreclosure by advertisement. The deed of trust names a trustee who will conduct the foreclosure. Preliminary Notices Advertising Notice of the foreclosure must be published once a week for four consecutive weeks in the newspaper for the county in which the property is located. Mailing Notice must be mailed or delivered to the borrower and the occupant at least ten days before the first publication of ads in the newspapers. Sale Procedures Time The foreclosure sale must take place at public auction between the hours of 9 A.M. and 5 P.M. Judicial Foreclosure In judicial foreclosure, the lender forecloses by filing a lawsuit and obtaining a court-ordered sale. There are no prescribed advertising procedures on court-ordered sales, but they are usually advertised. The sheriff usually conducts the sale. The sale takes place between the hours of 10 A.M. and 5 P.M. The sheriff will then issue a certificate of purchase to the high bidder at public auction. Deficiency A lender may sue for a deficiency if there is a note associated with the mortgage or deed of trust, or it contains a separate covenant to pay. Redemption Redemption is permitted.
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