Not in CA. They must foreclose first. Moreover, there are several anti-deficiency statutes that protect borrowers from personal liability altogether, with the lender's remedy being limited to foreclosure. I provide 60-90 minute foreclosure consultations for $295.
No. In fact, if they bid the full amount of the loan at the sheriff's sale - referred to as a "full credit bid" they cannot come after you for any further amounts.
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