42 Document Guides

Mortgage & Foreclosure Documents

A foreclosure is fought on paper. These guides explain the notes, deeds, assignments, notices, and affidavits in a mortgage file — what each one proves, and where a defective one opens a defense.

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The Loan Documents

The instruments that create the debt and the lien — and the riders that change their terms.

Promissory Note Mortgage / Deed of Trust Deed of Trust Allonge Adjustable Rate Rider Balloon Rider Condominium Rider PUD Rider FHA Security Instrument VA Security Instrument USDA Mortgage Documents

Chain of Title & Transfer

Who owns the loan, and who has the right to foreclose — the paper trail that proves it.

Assignment of Mortgage Substitution of Trustee Lost Note Affidavit Satisfaction of Mortgage Trustee's Deed Sheriff's Deed

Notices & Acceleration

The notices a servicer must send before it can foreclose — and what happens when they are defective.

Notice of Default Notice of Trustee Sale Notice of Acceleration Affidavit of Mailing Affidavit of Publication Affidavit of Service

Loss Mitigation & Workout

The paperwork behind a modification, forbearance, short sale, or deed in lieu.

Loss Mitigation Application Borrower Assistance Package Modification Agreement Forbearance Agreement Repayment Plan Partial Claim Agreement Short Sale Package Deed in Lieu Package Reinstatement Quote Payoff Statement Financial Worksheet Hardship Affidavit Escrow Analysis Payment History Mediation Packet

Bankruptcy & Military Filings

Documents that come into a foreclosure file from a bankruptcy case or SCRA protection.

Proof of Claim (Bankruptcy)Motion for Relief from Stay Occupancy Affidavit Military Affidavit (SCRA)

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Court Documents Foreclosure Defenses Mortgage Servicers Foreclosure Defense Hub

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