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A clause in a deed of trust or mortgage in which the borrower pre-authorizes the sale of property to pay off the balance on a loan in the event of their default. In deeds of trust or mortgages where a power of sale exists, the power given to the lender to sell the property may be executed by the lender or their representative, typically referred to as the trustee.
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What if there are no bidders at the sale?
The property is then returned to the beneficiary. The beneficiary or lender now owns the property and they will receive a Trustee’s Deed within a few days. Their next step would be to make any preparations for taking possession of the property and plans for its disposition or liquidation.

2009 To 2014 Foreclosure Statistics for San Luis Obispo County, California
This document details the number of Notice of Defaults, Notice of Sales, and Trustee's Deeds filed in San Luis Obispo County, CA from January 2009 through 2014. For review of data prior to 2009 please contact our office.