Q: Pros and Cons of Deed in Lieu v Foreclosure post Chapter 7 discharge
My Bankruptcy was discharged in late August. I would like for the bank to take my house ASAP. They had started foreclosure proceedings before I filed, so I know they probably will not sit on it forever, but it is December now and I want to move on. Are there any dangers in trying to do a deed in lieu of foreclosure to speed things up or should I just wait for a foreclosure. Are there any pros or cons to either? Do they try to slip things in or is it a simple clean process? The debt was discharged and the debt was not re-affirmed so taxes are not a concern, I owe them $0. Since I don't owe them anything, I am assuming whatever is on my credit report is on my credit report regardless of which one I choose. Is that correct? Any help is appreciated.
A: Just make sure they do not,slip in that you are liable for any deficiency.
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