Of course, mortgage delinquencies can have serious consequences, including the most obvious one, foreclosure. But many homeowners also don’t realize just how damaging a single delinquency can be to ...
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How loan modification programs might work, including their downsides
Discover the benefits and drawbacks of loan modification programs, eligibility requirements, and alternatives for struggling ...
Loss mitigation is a collaborative process between borrowers and mortgage servicers to prevent foreclosure. It involves various strategies to help homeowners manage their mortgage payments and avoid ...
Mortgage forbearance allows you to pause your mortgage payments, usually for up to six months, when you have a financial hardship. When forbearance ends, you may ask for an extension, modify your ...
A top housing finance regulator announced that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac would allow lenders to use the traditional FICO score or one from a rival, VantageScore. By Ann Carrns Your credit score helps ...
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After the LA fires, mortgage companies promised to give devastated homeowners a break. Some have not
After January’s fires destroyed 16,000 structures in Los Angeles County, hundreds of banks signed up for a state-run program designed to help homeowners who lost everything. Mortgage companies agreed ...
Neil Smith lost everything when the California Eaton Fire destroyed his home in January 2025. With this in mind, you can imagine his relief when Smith learned about a state-led initiative promising a ...
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