A deed in lieu of foreclosure is a method sometimes used by a lienholder on property to avoid a lengthy and expensive foreclosure process, with a deed in lieu of foreclosure a foreclosing lienholder agrees to have the ownership interest transferred to the bank/lienholder as payment in full. The debtor basically deeds the property to the bank instead of them paying for foreclosure proceedings. Therefore, if a debtor fails to make mortgage payments and the bank is about to foreclose on the property, the deed in lieu of foreclosure is an option that chooses to give the bank ownership of the property rather than having the bank use the legal process of foreclosure.
New Hampshire Offer by Borrower of Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure
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A Deed in Lieu does not clear second (or even third) mortgages, and therefore will not allow the lender to take clear title to the property. (These are sometimes referred to as junior liens.) And if the Deed in Lieu is accepted, the secondary lender may come after you for the deficiency.
Loss in Ownership, Title, and Equity: The most obvious drawback of a deed in lieu is the loss of ownership, title, and equity in the property. A borrower will also lose any improvements that were done on the property, rental income, and other profits related to the property.
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.
Similar to a short sale, a deed in lieu of foreclosure likely will not damage your credit as severely as a foreclosure or a bankruptcy. As noted above, the burden of selling your home shifts to someone else, so it may be more appealing than a short sale.
Advantages to a borrower in offering a lieu deed include, first, the release of the borrower and all other persons who may owe payment or the performance of other obligations secured by the mortgage. However, such persons remain liable if they agree to do so contemporaneously with the lieu deed transaction.
Advantages of a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure Another advantage to you is the ability to avoid the expense, publicity, and time involved in the necessary legal proceedings to enforce your mortgage loan and related obligations. The lender may agree to pay a portion, or even all, of the expenses related to the transfer.
By accepting a deed in lieu of foreclosure, lenders may take possession of the property sooner and keep it in better condition. The lender may be more likely to approve a request for a deed in lieu on a home in good condition so they can sell the property quickly and at a fair market rate.
