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How Bad is a Previous Foreclosure on Credit?

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how bad is a previous foreclosure on credit?



A property foreclosure is one of the most damaging events in a borrower's credit history. In terms of the effect on credit history, a deed in lieu of foreclosure or a short sale are preferable options to a forced foreclosure.