An agreement where a homeowner signs the property's deed back to the lender to avoid foreclosure. The lender forgives the loan in exchange. Credit impact is significant (typically 85-125 point drop) but less than foreclosure.
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Reviewed by John Quigley · Founder, BuyHousesInCash · Last updated May 2026
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