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Any transaction can be initiated by either party, but the signatures of both will be required on the deed-in-lieu agreement and property transfer documents.

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Q: Can a deed in lieu be initiated with a cosigner?
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Can you do Deed in lieu after foreclosure?

deed in lieu after foreclosure?


Deed in lieu?

Often confused with a "short sell", a "deed in lieu" is used when a homeowner facing foreclosure asks the lender to accept the deed instead (in lieu) of foreclosure. A sample request for a deed in lieu can be found at the source below.


Does a Deed in lieu of foreclosure affect credit the same as a foreclosure?

Deed in lieu of foreclosure is not nearly as devastating to your credit as is a full foreclosure. Below is an article about the pros and cons of deed in lieu.


Can you use a deed in lieu to put property you bought from father back into fathers living trust without effecting credit if he agrees?

You need to provide more details. A deed in lieu is a deed from a borrower to a lender in lieu of a foreclosure. That does not seem to be your case. You can provide more detail on the discussion page.You need to provide more details. A deed in lieu is a deed from a borrower to a lender in lieu of a foreclosure. That does not seem to be your case. You can provide more detail on the discussion page.You need to provide more details. A deed in lieu is a deed from a borrower to a lender in lieu of a foreclosure. That does not seem to be your case. You can provide more detail on the discussion page.You need to provide more details. A deed in lieu is a deed from a borrower to a lender in lieu of a foreclosure. That does not seem to be your case. You can provide more detail on the discussion page.


Can a wife whose name is on the deed and the mortgage do a deed in lieu without the husband?

No. If the husband is a grantee on their deed then he must sign the deed in lieu of foreclosure. If only the wife signed then the lender would acquire only the wife's interest in the property.No. If the husband is a grantee on their deed then he must sign the deed in lieu of foreclosure. If only the wife signed then the lender would acquire only the wife's interest in the property.No. If the husband is a grantee on their deed then he must sign the deed in lieu of foreclosure. If only the wife signed then the lender would acquire only the wife's interest in the property.No. If the husband is a grantee on their deed then he must sign the deed in lieu of foreclosure. If only the wife signed then the lender would acquire only the wife's interest in the property.


Can banks be forced to accept a deed in lieu of foreclosure?

NO.


Can a deed in lieu of be on an investment property?

Yes. Absolutely.


Do you have to short sale before a deed in lieu?

yes.


Where may you obtain a 'Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure'?

A deed in lieu of foreclosure is a deed to real property accepted by the lender from a borrower who is in default. It is accepted in order to avoid the expense of a foreclosure. If you are in default you would need to negotiate with your lender to see if they would accept a deed in lieu of foreclosure from you. There may be other consequences of a deed in lieu so you should seek the advice of an attorney if you are in default and contemplating your options. There may be a community service available for foreclosure counseling in your area.


Can the cosigner sell the house if his name is not on the deed and the primary borrower has missed 3 payments?

No. If you are not on the deed, you can't sell the property. The only "right" you have as a cosigner is the obligation to make the payments.


How long does a deed in lieu stay on your credit?

7 yrs


Will a deed in lieu of foreclosure go on your credit report?

Yes.