The new guidelines from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) make it easier for people to assume an existing mortgage when their loved one dies. While the 2014 rule requires loan servicers to provide certain information about the mortgage to heirs, the 2018 rule requires lenders to have procedures in place to quickly identify "successors in interest" and communicate with those who have the legal interest in the property. Entitlement to Loss Mitigation Options The CFPB rules make … [Read more...]
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CFPB Rules Can Help You Keep a Mortgaged Property When Your Loved One Passes Away
Don’t Leave Your Family Hanging When You Die
When a person becomes incapacitated or dies without an adequate estate plan in place, his or her loved ones are left trying to make decisions based on what they believe the person would want. In some cases, loved ones may not be able to make any decisions at all. An estate plan provides guidance to friends and family members about their loved one's desires regarding the end of life care, after death plans, and property distribution. The Last Will Dying intestate can leave property and even … [Read more...]