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TeachMeFinance.com - explain deed in lieu of foreclosure Deed-in-lieu -- to avoid foreclosure ("in lieu" of foreclosure), a deed is given to the lender to fulfill the obligation to repay the debt; this process doesn't allow the borrower to remain in the house but helps avoid the costs, time, and effort associated with foreclosure. another definition... deed in lieu of foreclosure -- the transfer of title to real property from a delinquent mortgagor to the mortgagee, given to satisfy the obligation of repaying the balance due on the defaulted loan and thus preventing foreclosure. About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial or legal advice. TeachMeFinance.com and its owner recommend consultation with a professional financial advisor prior to any investment or financial decision. Please read our disclaimer.