What Is Partial Claim Mortgage

The partial claim defers the repayment of mortgage principal through an interest-free subordinate mortgage that is not due until the first mortgage is paid off. Under the partial claim option, lenders are authorized to advance funds on behalf of a borrower, to reinstate a delinquent loan.

What is a partial claim?

A partial claim is a federally backed interest-free loan from HUD that homeowners can use to make their mortgage current and avoid foreclosure. The HUD partial claim program pays the homeowner’s past-due mortgage payments to the lender to avoid foreclosure.

Is a partial claim a second mortgage?

Tip. HUD partial claim forgiveness pays your lender enough money so that you won’t foreclose on your home. Then, you have a second mortgage that abides by rules established by HUD.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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