Q: If I file suit against my lender while in foreclosure can the lender continue and sell the house at auction
A:
If you file a bankruptcy, the automatic stay will stop the lender from selling your house as long as you are eligible. Just filing a regular lawsuit usually will not stop a foreclosure sale.
You really should talk with a foreclosure defense attorney to go over all of your options. Most foreclosure attorneys will offer a free consultation. Its normally better to talk to someone who deals with foreclosures on a daily basis then trying to learn the entire process by yourself.
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