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3. Unfortunately... falling off the credit report doesn't mean the debt is gone

Thu Feb 5, 2026, 09:34 PM

Feb 5

And while there is a statute of limitations for lawsuits on the debt - that doesn’t get rid of the lien on the home.

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How 'zombie mortgages' are coming back to haunt homeowners years later - PBS NewsHour [View all] question everything Feb 5 OP

And a similar story from NPR question everything Feb 5 #1

Really useful info, thank you. RockCreek Feb 6 #8

It feels like the Republican's point is inflicting pain RockCreek Feb 6 #10

Maybe Timewas Feb 5 #2

They were told by the lenders that the debts were eliminated question everything Feb 6 #6

I understand the concept, my issue I guess Melon Feb 6 #11