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Latest Mortgage Relief Articles

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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.

  7 min read Feb 17, 2025
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  What is a shared appreciation mortgage?

  A shared appreciation mortgage is a unique home financing arrangement.

  3 min read Feb 12, 2025
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  What is a notice of default?

  A notice of default is the first legal step in foreclosure. If left unaddressed, you could lose your home.

  4 min read Jan 31, 2025
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  Fannie Mae vs. Freddie Mac: What’s the difference?

  And what do their differences mean for you, the mortgage borrower?

  5 min read Jan 31, 2025
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  What is a deed of trust?

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

  6 min read Jan 28, 2025
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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 Jan 16, 2025
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  Los Angeles wildfires: What happens to my mortgage after a natural disaster?

  If you’re a homeowner impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires, contact your mortgage servicer as soon as possible.

  2 min read Jan 13, 2025
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  Conforming loan limits in 2025

  For much of the U.S., the divide between conforming loans and jumbo mortgages will be $766,550.

  2 min read Nov 26, 2024
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  Zombie mortgage: What it is and what to do if you have one

  Some seemingly-dead second mortgages are coming back to life demanding payment.

  4 min read Oct 24, 2024
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  What assets can creditors take away in a bankruptcy?

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

  5 min read Oct 23, 2024