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A deed in lieu is a mutual agreement between a homeowner and their lender, while in a foreclosure, the lender involuntarily takes back the property after an extended period of nonpayment by the homeowner.
On top of adding the deed in lieu indicator to the mortgage trade line, a ?deficiency balance? for the unrecovered amount will appear as the outstanding loan balance. The consequences will be worse for your score than a $0 balance ? with a higher dollar amount leading to a lower score.
Disadvantages to Lender A lender should also hesitate before accepting a lieu deed where there are outstanding subordinate liens or judgments against the property. In such a situation, the lender will have to foreclose its mortgage, with the attendant expense and time involved to obtain clear title.
A deed in lieu might make sense for you if: ? You're already behind on your mortgage payments or expect to fall behind in the near future. ? You're facing a long-term financial hardship. ? You're underwater on your mortgage (meaning that your loan balance is higher than the home's value).
Disadvantages of a deed in lieu of foreclosure You will have to surrender your home sooner. You may not pursue alternative mortgage relief options, like a loan modification, that could be a better option. You'll likely lose any equity in the property you might have.