What it appears matters most is who the issuing bank is. 

Since this is my first go around - I'd really appreciate advice on the following:- any references on lawyers /firms to work with to go through the Barment and foreclosure process without breaking the bank.- Ball park ranges - what can I expect the cost of this process to be?

City National Bank has a $50K grant program for homes in certain neighborhoods.

@Dan Dares TMYou can use your familyMember but they will need to be a part of the deal and the bank will most likely want them to personally guarantee the loan.

Central banks were evil.  

Any bank fees.  

This area of banking could do with some standards. 

Banks will provide traditional financing for properties over 50k, assuming the borrower can qualify.

Your bank today on the loan might have sold the loan to someone else, kept the loan and the bank was bought out by other bank, not loan as much on commercial real estate anymore, etc.

More than likely, the bank will not want to invest in attorneys for an eviction if they're looking to sell as-is.