What is the foreclosure process?
After several missed payments, your lender can start the foreclosure process.
How mortgage forbearance works
Borrowers request a forbearance when there’s a change in their financial situation.
What is preforeclosure?
Missing a few monthly mortgage payments can befall almost any homeowner.
How to stop a foreclosure
If the foreclosure process has already started, halting it can be challenging.
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New mortgage forbearance relief plan announced by President Biden
Some homeowners are still struggling from pandemic income losses.
2 min read Jul 23, 2021
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Mortgage and real estate news this week: Moratoria extended and all-cash home price bids
The extension of the national foreclosure and eviction moratoria, and how data is used in targeting mortgage offers.
2 min read Jun 26, 2021
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Eviction and foreclosure moratoria extended, offering relief to homeowners and renters
The national foreclosure and eviction moratoria will remain in place through July 31.
2 min read Jun 24, 2021
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High lumber prices ease: Here’s what it means for homeowners and homebuyers
Lumber price spike has added more pressure to home renovation and new home costs.
2 min read Jun 22, 2021
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Risks of walking away from an underwater mortgage
Underwater homeowners who skip out on their mortgages face a slew of consequences.
7 min read Jun 17, 2021
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What is a bargain and sale deed?
A bargain and sale deed crops up in foreclosure or tax sales. Here’s what it means.
3 min read Jun 15, 2021
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This index shows where you should buy a home, and where you’re better off renting
See which markets are more likely to reward renting over buying, and vice-versa.
2 min read Jun 03, 2021
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Mortgage borrowers’ credit scores rise to new record high
Americans with near-perfect credit scores are reaping the rewards of record-low mortgage rates.
2 min read Jun 01, 2021
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What assets do I have to list in bankruptcy?
When you’re filing for bankruptcy, disclose all your assets, no matter how trivial.
3 min read May 27, 2021
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Housing Heat Index: Which state real estate markets are doing the best, worst during the real estate boom?
Utah, South Dakota and Montana rank atop Bankrate’s Housing Heat Index. Hawaii remains at the bottom.
5 min read May 26, 2021