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MORTGAGE MODIFICATION Definition & Legal Meaning

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Mortgage borrower relief option to alter mortgage contract terms. Primarily for borrowers unable to make the mortgage payments under original mortgage contract terms. Refinancing or extending loan terms to reduce the monthly payment amount are the typical methods used.

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