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Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure

  Is “Deed in lieu of Foreclosure”, a good option. What are the negative and positive implications?
 
  If the lender agrees to take the property in full payment for the mortgage loan, your credit rating won't take quite as bad a hit as it would if you let the place go to a foreclosure auction.  In addition, the lender will give up the right to come after you for the unpaid balance still due. 
It's not great, but it's a lot better than foreclosure.
    Edith
Originally published on January 19, 2008
 
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