Foreclosure Prevention

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What is foreclosure?

Foreclosure is a legal action used by a mortgage company to recover any money from a customer when the customer does not pay his or her debt in accordance with the mortgage agreement. In other words, it's the legal remedy used by a mortgage company to assume ownership of a property when the required loan payments are not made. Foreclosure obliterates otherwise good credit.

How does foreclosure happen?

Although the actual process varies from state to state, foreclosure revolves around a homeowner's inability to keep up with monthly mortgage payments. The farther behind the homeowner gets, the closer to foreclosure the homeowner becomes.

Is anyone exempt from foreclosure?

No. Everyone with a mortgage is subject to foreclosure, should non-payment become an issue.

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Foreclosure Prevention

Common Myths About Foreclosure

Avoiding Foreclosure

Tips to Avoid Foreclosure

Foreclosure Prevention

About Foreclosure Scams

About Foreclosure Scams (Pg. 2)

Consumer Alert - Foreclosure Scams

Foreclosure Resources

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