The second mortgage can legally collect on the mortgage after a foreclosure by the first mortgage. Here are your options:
Do nothing - I do not suggest this, they may eventually sue you for the debt.
Pay the full amount of the debt - this would make it go away
Settle the debt - you can see if they will accept less than the full amount owed - be careful about the tax consequences associated with this.
File for bankruptcy - a second mortgage after a foreclosure is unsecured debt. Unsecured debt can be discharged in a bankruptcy. There are many factors that go into whether you would qualify and whether a bankruptcy is the best option for you.
Answered on Aug 09th, 2012 at 11:41 AM