Which of the following is an outcome of delinquency in mortgage payments?

Delinquency in mortgage payments can lead to foreclosure, which is a legal process where the lender takes possession of the property after the borrower fails to meet the obligations of the loan. When a borrower misses payments, the lender may eventually initiate foreclosure proceedings to recover the owed amount through the sale of the property. This is typically seen as a last resort for lenders after attempts to work with the borrower have failed.

Foreclosure not only results in the loss of the home for the borrower but also significantly impacts their credit score and financial future. It serves as a crucial reminder for borrowers to maintain their payment schedules to avoid such severe consequences.

While loan modification may be a potential outcome, it typically arises as an attempt to avoid foreclosure, rather than being a direct result of delinquency. Similarly, increased interest rates or credit improvement are not direct outcomes of delinquency; they may occur in different contexts but not as a consequence of missed mortgage payments.