Jamil and Vicki Have Been Experiencing Financial Troubles and Are

question 48

Multiple Choice

Jamil and Vicki have been experiencing financial troubles and are unable to keep making their mortgage payments.They both want to improve their financial situation as best they can,so they agree to sell their home.However,they know that they will not be able to sell their home for the full amount of their loan.They negotiate with their mortgage lender,who agrees to accept the selling price as satisfying the mortgage.Jamil and Vicki are selling their home as part of

• A)an assumption of loan.
• B)a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure.
• C)a short sale.
• D)a sale.

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