Forbearance

Definition

• When foreclosure on a property is suspended or delayed because the borrower has arranged to pay the amount in arrears.
• The act by which a lender extends time for payment of a debt or delays their right to enforce legal action on a mortgage that is in default.

Synonyms
delinquent borrower

Related Terms and Acronyms

• Bankruptcy (BK) — Acronym, Important,
  • A court action under the Federal Bankruptcy Code by which a debtor's debts may be discharged, usually by transferring assets to a trustee, or rescheduled.
• Debt Consolidation — Definition,
  • The replacement of multiple loans with a single loan, often with a lower monthly payment and a longer repayment period. It's also called a consolidation loan. CanEquity has access to Canada's best debt consolidation products, for more info about debt consolidation see our debt consolidation page.
• Delinquent Mortgage — Definition, Important,
  • A mortgage loan where the borrower fails to make payments as specified in the loan agreement.
• Foreclosure — Definition,
  • The legal process by which a borrower in default under a mortgage is deprived of his or her interest in the mortgaged property. This usually involves a forced sale of the property at public auction with the proceeds of the sale being applied to the mortgage debt.
• Loan — Definition,
  • Letting another party use something of value temporarily.
• Mortgage (mtg) — Abbreviation, Important,
  • A mortgage is a contract stipulating a specific real property, typically a residence or building, as collateral for a loan. The mortgage incurs a rate of interest that varies according to term and other features.
• Notice of Default (NOD) — Acronym, Important,
  • The step in the foreclosure process where the lender informs the court that the borrower is in arrears.
• Power of Sale — Definition,
  • The right of a mortgagee to force the sale of the property without judicial proceedings should default occur.
• Repossession — Definition,
  • The taking back of property after a borrower has stopped making payments.
• Restructured Loan — Definition,
  • A mortgage in which basic terms -- such as interest rate, term and monthly payment -- have been changed to prevent foreclosure. Not a normal practice in Canada.
• Unsecured Claim — Definition,
  • A claim or debt where the creditor has no guarantee of repayment because collateral is not required from the borrower. Credit is granted solely on an assessment of the debtor's future ability to repay the claim or debt.