North Carolina § 53-268 - Time for initiation of foreclosure.

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§ 53-268. Time for initiation of foreclosure.

When a borrower's obligation to repay the reverse mortgage loan is triggered under G.S. 53-267, in addition to all rights conferred upon owners and borrowers under Chapter 45 of the General Statutes, the lender must give the borrower not less than 90 days' notice of its intent to initiate foreclosure proceedings. If the contract so provides, interest will continue to accrue during the 90-day period. History (1991, c. 546, s. 1; 1995, c. 115, s. 1.)

Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does North Carolina General Statutes § 53-268 cover?

Section 53-268 ("Time for initiation of foreclosure.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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