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Delinquency Defined

In the context of mortgages, delinquency refers to the failure to make loan payments on time. When a borrower misses a scheduled mortgage payment, or makes a payment later than the due date, the loan is considered delinquent. The delinquency period begins immediately after the payment due date has passed without full payment being received. Early intervention and communication with the lender can often provide solutions to avoid the escalation of delinquency.

Mortgage payments are usually due on a specific date each month, and lenders often provide a grace period (commonly 15 days). If the borrower fails to make the payment within this grace period, the mortgage is marked as delinquent. Prolonged delinquency can lead to more severe consequences, such as late fees, negative impacts on the borrower's credit score, and eventually, if unresolved, it may lead to foreclosure, where the lender takes possession of the property to recover the unpaid loan balance. The severity of these consequences typically escalates the longer the delinquency continues, underscoring the importance for borrowers to address any payment issues as quickly as possible. Additionally, lenders may offer options like loan modification or forbearance programs to help borrowers get back on track and avoid foreclosure.

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