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Deed-In-Lieu
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deed-in-lieu
- to avoid foreclosure ("in lieu" of foreclosure), a deed is given to the lender to fulfill the obligation to repay the debt; this process does not allow the borrower to remain in the house but helps avoid the costs, time, and effort associated with foreclosure.
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development