Repossessed properties are available in the market, especially after the recent spate of economic problems that the world has gone through. There are a lot of great deals available, but it's good to know some important things before considering buying such properties. 1.    It is possible that the repossessed home was bought through a mortgage deal. With this, the lender expects to recover some of the money including the cost of the defaulted payment if possible. 2.    Lenders don't want this type of property since they would have to go through the entire process of reselling it. 3.    It will also take a long process before the lender will be able to recover the money from it. 4.    Property will most likely be set on auction for a quick sale to get their money back. 5.    Due to financial loss, lenders would most likely avoid repossession if they can help it. Always remember that the lender's interest will be towards recovering the money and they would consider keeping just the original loan amount plus the interest. Auctions are usually public and so bidding is normally hard. That's why it's not a good idea to complete the repossession process before buying the property yourself. Most people will work hard to save the property in the hopes of paying for the original loan. Payments can be more expensive or terms may be extended longer, depending on the circumstances. That's why it's best to consider all options before buying a house facing foreclosure.