Mortgage Relief

Latest Mortgage Relief Articles

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  How to refinance an underwater mortgage

  Even if you owe more than your home is worth, there are options to refinance.

  6 min read Jul 14, 2023
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  What is a first mortgage?

  It’s what we think of when we think “mortgage”: a big loan used to buy a home.

  4 min read Jul 14, 2023
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  What is an acceleration clause?

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

  5 min read Jun 22, 2023
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  What is a foreclosure? How it works and how to avoid it

  After several missed payments, your lender can start the foreclosure process.

  8 min read Jun 14, 2023
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  Mortgage loan modification: What it is and how to get one

  If you can’t pay your mortgage, you may be able to have it modified. Here’s what to look for.

  8 min read Jun 13, 2023
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  What to do when your mortgage forbearance period ends

  Here are options if your mortgage forbearance plan is expiring.

  3 min read May 24, 2023
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  Pandemic mortgage forbearance draws to a close, but new relief options emerge

  Though the pandemic emergency has ended, mortgage borrowers still have relief options.

  4 min read May 09, 2023
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  How to buy a foreclosed home: A 5-step guide

  Buying a foreclosed home can be complicated. Learn how to do it like a pro.

  6 min read Apr 13, 2023
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  What is a deed of trust?

  It’s like a mortgage, only it makes foreclosure a lot easier. Homebuyer beware.

  7 min read Mar 28, 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