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Real estate as collateral

Property Bonds

Use real estate โ€” usually a home โ€” as collateral to secure a bond.

A property bond uses real estate instead of cash to guarantee bail. The court places a lien on the property for the value of the bond. If the defendant meets every court obligation, the lien is released once the case closes.

Property bonds take longer than a surety bond because the court has to verify ownership, equity, and value โ€” this can add days to the process. We walk you through the paperwork and the lien process so nothing gets missed.

  • Real estate secures the bond instead of cash
  • Court places a lien on the property
  • Slower โ€” requires equity and value verification
  • Lien released when the case concludes

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