Mortgage Relief

Latest Mortgage Relief Articles

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  What happens if you inherit a house with a mortgage?

  First off, the mortgage still needs to be repaid — whatever your ultimate plans for the home are.

  7 min read Feb 23, 2023
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  What is preforeclosure? What can happen when you miss mortgage payments

  Missing a few monthly mortgage payments can befall almost any homeowner.

  3 min read Feb 22, 2023
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  How many mortgage payments can I miss before foreclosure?

  If you’ll miss a mortgage payment, contact your servicer as soon as possible.

  2 min read Feb 20, 2023
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  Mortgage forbearance: How to make up your missed payments

  Skipping mortgage payments isn’t free, unfortunately. Here’s how to get even again.

  5 min read Feb 20, 2023
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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