What is an Order of Reference?
The Order of Reference, also known as the OOR or OREF, is a formal request to the court to appoint a Referee to determine the amount due on a mortgaged property. The Referee adds up the total amount that the lender is owed, including the principle, interest and any late charges and foreclosure fees. When the Referee reports his or her findings to the judge, the bank can then ask the court to enter a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale that allows your home to be sold at auction to complete the foreclosure.
The Order of Reference is usually filed along with a request for a default judgment. Keep in mind that your home is still in “pre-foreclosure” when the Order of Reference is filed, and you may still have options to avoid foreclosure.
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