A New York Affidavit for Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure is a legal document used to transfer ownership of a property from the mortgagor (the borrower) to the mortgagee (the lender) in exchange for the cancellation of a mortgage debt. The document is most commonly used when the borrower is unable to make their mortgage payments and the lender agrees to accept a deed in lieu of foreclosure, which is a less costly and time-consuming process than foreclosure. The affidavit is sworn by both the mortgagor and the mortgagee and serves as proof of the transfer of ownership. Generally, there are two types of New York Affidavit for Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure: Non-Judicial and Judicial. Non-Judicial affidavits are used when the mortgage is held by a private lender, while Judicial affidavits are used when the mortgage is held by a government agency such as Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac.