Mortgage Relief

Latest Mortgage Relief Articles

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  As housing market cools, conforming loan limits to rise for 2023

  For much of the U.S., the divide between conforming loans and jumbo mortgages will be $726,200.

  1 min read Nov 29, 2022
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  Bank-owned properties: What are they and where can I find them?

  Bank-owned properties can be a fit for a specific type of homebuyer or investor, but they can be difficult to find in today’s market.

  3 min read Nov 21, 2022
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  What are homestead exemptions?

  It can shield you from financial claims or taxes imposed on your home.

  5 min read Nov 17, 2022
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  What is judicial foreclosure?

  Judicial foreclosures, as opposed to non-judicial ones, are executed in the court system — meaning they involve a lawsuit.

  3 min read Oct 06, 2022
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  Lenders offer mortgage relief for victims of Hurricane Ian

  Following the storm, Fannie Mae and others have authorized forbearance plans for affected borrowers.

  2 min read Oct 05, 2022
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  What are 40-year mortgages?

  A 40-year mortgage can get you lower monthly payments, but comes with higher interest.

  7 min read Oct 05, 2022
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  What is mortgage deferment?

  Although used interchangeably, deferment isn’t the same as forbearance.

  2 min read Sep 29, 2022
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  What can creditors take in a bankruptcy?

  When filing Chapter 7, you must disclose all assets, but it doesn’t mean you can’t keep some.

  4 min read Sep 28, 2022
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  What is a deed in lieu of foreclosure?

  A deed in lieu is generally a last resort by a homeowner to avoid foreclosure.

  5 min read Sep 27, 2022
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  What is mortgage loss mitigation?

  Here’s what to know about loss mitigation and mortgage relief.

  3 min read Sep 26, 2022