Late on the mortgage? Be ready for a lender's inspection.

If you happen to see a contractor walking around your house, taking pictures, don't panic. It's just your lender "inspecting" your property.

According to new rules announced by Fannie Mae this week, mortgage servicers will be required to "order" a "property inspection" no later than 45 days after a homeowner misses a mortgage payment. "The servicer

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