A 'deed in lieu of foreclosure' in NC allows a distressed borrower to:
Why Transfer the deed voluntarily to the lender to satisfy the debt and avoid foreclosure proceedings Is Correct
Answer B: Transfer the deed voluntarily to the lender to satisfy the debt and avoid foreclosure proceedings
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Key Terms to Know
A written legal instrument used to transfer ownership of real property from one party (grantor) to another (grantee).
Debt-to-Income Ratio (DTI)A lender's measure of a borrower's monthly debt obligations relative to their gross monthly income, used to evaluate loan eligibility.
Discount PointsPrepaid interest paid to a lender at closing to reduce the mortgage interest rate, with each point equal to 1% of the loan amount.
Deed of TrustA security instrument used in many states instead of a mortgage, involving three parties: borrower (trustor), lender (beneficiary), and a neutral trustee.
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