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Can the Lender Foreclose on My House If I’m Current on My Payments?
by Amy Loftsgordon, Attorney · University of Denver Sturm College of Law
If you breach (break) important provisions in your mortgage agreement, like failing to pay your property taxes, you might face a foreclosure. ... Read more
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Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) vs. Mortgage Protection Insurance (MPI): What's the Difference?
by Amy Loftsgordon, Attorney · University of Denver Sturm College of Law
Private mortgage insurance (PMI) protects lenders; mortgage protection insurance (MPI) is for borrowers who can’t make their mortgage payments for certain reasons. ... Read more
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Can I Take Over a Mortgage If My Loved One Dies?
by Amy Loftsgordon, Attorney · University of Denver Sturm College of Law
Learn about your rights if you inherit a mortgaged home or get ownership of the property through a divorce or other intra-family transfer. ... Read more
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Canceling Your Mortgage Escrow Account
by Amy Loftsgordon, Attorney · University of Denver Sturm College of Law
You might be able to cancel your mortgage escrow account and pay the property tax and homeowners’ insurance bills on your own. ... Read more
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The Difference Between a Mortgage Lender and a Servicer
by Amy Loftsgordon, Attorney · University of Denver Sturm College of Law
Your mortgage servicer might not be the same company that initially gave you your home loan. Learn the difference between a lender and a servicer—and why the distinction is significant. ... Read more
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The Difference Between a Mortgage and Deed of Trust
by Amy Loftsgordon, Attorney · University of Denver Sturm College of Law
A mortgage and a deed of trust are similar because they're both agreements in which a borrower puts up the title to real estate as security (collateral) for a loan. ... Read more
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What Should I Do If My Lender Doesn't Credit Payments to My Account?
by Amy Loftsgordon, Attorney · University of Denver Sturm College of Law
Your lender (or more likely the loan servicer) might make a mistake when applying your monthly payment to your loan account. ... Read more
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Ways to Stop a Foreclosure: Reinstating or Paying Off a Mortgage Loan
by Amy Loftsgordon, Attorney · University of Denver Sturm College of Law
Completing a loan reinstatement and paying off the loan are two ways to prevent a foreclosure. ... Read more
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Fees the Bank Can Charge If You're Late on Mortgage Payments
by Amy Loftsgordon, Attorney · University of Denver Sturm College of Law
If you fail to make your mortgage payments and the bank starts a foreclosure, you’ll likely incur a variety of fees and costs in the process. ... Read more
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What Is MERS?
by Amy Loftsgordon, Attorney · University of Denver Sturm College of Law
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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The Difference Between a Mortgage Assignment and a Note Endorsement
by Amy Loftsgordon, Attorney · University of Denver Sturm College of Law
If you're facing a foreclosure, you should learn about endorsements and assignments. Find out why. ... Read more
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