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How does a Loan Modification Work?

Thursday, May 07

An accredited mortgage modification is a process where a lender re-evaluates a loan in the event the homeowner (also called the borrower) cannot continue paying the full amount of the original mortgage payment.  In many cases lenders may waive late fees, lower interest rates to as low as 1.5%, ad...