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Modification

Fannie Mae

Updated 10-31-2026

Modification

The act of changing any of the terms of the mortgage by agreement between the borrower and the note holder.

Fannie Mae Glossary of Terms

Fannie Mae · p. 31

FTC

Updated 10-31-2026

Modification

Any change to the terms of a mortgage loan, including changes to the interest rate, loan balance, or loan term.

FTC Real Estate Terms

FTC · p. 12

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