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Latest Mortgage Relief Articles

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  Mortgage deferment: What it is and how it differs from forbearance

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

  4 min read Jun 19, 2025
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  What is preforeclosure?

  Preforeclosure is an early step in the foreclosure process, and it’s important to take seriously.

  4 min read Jun 18, 2025
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  What is mortgage forbearance?

  Answers to borrowers most common mortgage forbearance questions

  6 min read May 23, 2025
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  What is an acceleration clause? And what triggers it?

  Trust us, you don’t want to trigger it. Here’s why.

  5 min read Apr 17, 2025
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  What is a short sale?

  It can get a homeowner out of a jam and a buyer a good deal. But it’s tough to pull off.

  5 min read Mar 25, 2025
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  The surprising reasons home prices have held up in this recession

  U.S. home prices rarely fall during recessions, and the latest downturn follows that pattern.

  4 min read Sep 25, 2020
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  Ask Bankrate: Questions about mortgage rates, forbearance relief, real estate and more

  Readers ask: How low can mortgage rates possibly go?

  5 min read Jul 24, 2020