I'll add this also, FWIW: once homeowners have defaulted (pursuant to the definition of "default" in the mortgage contract) the bank/lender will typically refuse to accept any payments that aren't sufficient to cure the default. And I'm sure "typically" morphs to "absolutely" once foreclosure has been initiated. For example, if bank/lender requires $11,500 in past due payments and fees from the Anthonys to cure their default or stop the foreclosure process, and the Anthonys have managed to put together $8,600 - they're still out of luck.
Maybe George and Cindy have already made other housing arrangements and are just waiting for the clock to wind down before they move. Or maybe there will be an 11th hour cash infusion to stop the foreclosure. Who knows? In the interim, all things considered, the few bucks they've thrown at Casey's jail account is pretty inconsequential. Bigger fish and all that...
Now, to keep this post on topic:
If the foreclosure goes through and the house is resold for less than the mortgage balance owed, will the bank seek a deficiency judgment for the deficit? Or will they issue Cindy Anthony a 1099 for the applicable amount? Or is the 1099 avenue only available if a short sale is negotiated in advance?