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Complaint, Lis Pendens, and a Summons in a Foreclosure: What's the Difference?
Learn about the difference between a complaint, summons, and lis pendens in a judicial foreclosure. ... READ MORE
Who's My Mortgage Servicer?
Here’s how you can find out who services or owns your mortgage loan. ... READ MORE
What Should I Do If My Lender Doesn't Credit Payments to My Account?
Your lender (or more likely the loan servicer) might make a mistake when applying your monthly payment to your loan account. ... READ MORE
Ways to Stop a Foreclosure: Reinstating or Paying Off a Mortgage Loan
Completing a loan reinstatement and paying off the loan are two ways to prevent a foreclosure. ... READ MORE
What Is MERS?
MERS, a company the mortgage banking industry created, eliminates the need for a recorded assignment when a loan is bought and sold. ... READ MORE
 

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Handling a Foreclosure
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