Deed-in-Lieu
Frequently Asked Questions

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Question 1: When a mortgagor has been approved for utilizing a DIL of foreclosure, how much time does a mortgagee have to complete the DIL?

Answer: A DIL of foreclosure must be completed within 90 days of initiation of the process.

Question 2: Does HUD allow $2,000 to pay off second liens when determining if a mortgagor is eligible for a DIL?

Answer: Effective with Mortgagee Letter 2002-13, HUD increased the mortgagor's DIL of foreclosure consideration to not exceed $2,000. The funds may be paid to the mortgagor upon vacating the property or they may be used to pay off junior liens in order to clear title.

Question 3: Can a mortgagee revert from a foreclosure process to the acceptance of a DIL from a mortgagor?

Answer: This is a business decision the mortgagee is to decide based upon what is stated in the mortgagee's Quality Control Plan.

Question 4: Does a mortgagee have the ability to accept a DIL of foreclosure when there is an existing Partial Claim?

Answer: Mortgagee Letter 2000-05, page 37, paragraph E. Condition of Title, states, "Good and marketable title must be conveyed to the Secretary. The lender must complete a title search and may be required to secure release of junior liens and/or endorsements to the title policy. HUD will not accept title subject to most junior liens including IRS liens. However, HUD will allow liens securing repayment of Section 235 assistance payments, partial claim advances and Title I liens."