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What is a notice of default?
Plain-language explanation of a notice of default (NOD) and why it matters — with a path to Ask Short-Sale.com for your situation.
A notice of default (sometimes called an NOD) is a formal notice that the borrower has fallen behind and the lender or trustee is starting or continuing a foreclosure-related process. Exact names, filing requirements, and timelines depend on your state and loan documents.
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- They received a letter or recorded notice and do not know what changes next
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- They need a calm checklist before calling the servicer or a counselor
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