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A deed in lieu of foreclosure is a loss mitigation (foreclosure avoidance) choice, along with short sales, loan modifications, payment strategies, and forbearances. Specifically, a deed in lieu is a transaction where the homeowner voluntarily transfers title to the residential or commercial property to the holder of the loan (the bank) in exchange for the bank concurring not to pursue a foreclosure.
For the most part, completing a deed in lieu will launch the debtor from all commitments and liability under the mortgage contract and promissory note.
How Does a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure Work?
Deficiency Judgments Following a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure
Mortgage Release Program Under Fannie Mae
Should You Consider Letting the Foreclosure Happen?
When to Seek Counsel
How Does a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure Work?
The first step in getting a deed in lieu is for the debtor to ask for a loss mitigation bundle from the loan servicer (the company that handles the loan account). The application will require to be completed and submitted in addition to documentation about the borrower's earnings and costs consisting of:
- proof of income (normally two recent pay stubs or, if the borrower is self-employed, an earnings and loss statement).
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