New York is a judicial foreclosure state, which means your lender must go through the court system to foreclose on your home. This typically takes 12 to 18 months from the initial filing, sometimes longer if the case is contested. The timeline gives you opportunities to negotiate with your lender, apply for loan modifications, or explore other alternatives. However, the process moves faster if you don’t respond to the foreclosure complaint, which is why it’s crucial to act quickly once you receive foreclosure papers.