You meant to say "recourse" states - non-recourse means that the bank can't pursue you for any remaining amount you owe on the house after they foreclose on the

You meant to say "recourse" states - non-recourse means that the bank can't pursue you for any remaining amount you owe on the house after they foreclose on the house. Non-recourse is not very common, but California is a non-recourse state, for example.