deed-in-lieu

deed-in-lieu
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deed-in-lieu, Also called a deed in lieu of foreclosure. It conveys title to a lender when a defaulting borrower wants to prevent foreclosure. A lender can choose whether to stop foreclosure activity when the borrower requests a deed-in-lieu. It can help prevent foreclosure preparation documents from being recorded and becoming a matter of public record.

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