Deed in lieu (DIL) of foreclosure is a smart agreement in order to get relief from home loans burden. If you are facing difficulty in making your mortgage payments, you can opt for a DIL instead of opting for foreclosure. This is helpful for you becuase you can get free from your mortgages very quickly. Moreover, it damages your credit score less than the foreclosure does.
For your lender, it is more acceptable since the process is more easy and fast than foreclosure. Besides, in case of DIL, your lender can take control of your home. However, in case of foreclosure, this is not possible. You need to however check out with your lender whether or not DIL is within the scope of their functions. You are required to communicate your desire to opt for DIL instead of foreclosure to your lender. Depending upon their scope and benefits, they can offer you DIL.
It is your lender who will offer you a deed in lieu of foreclosure. You need to contact your lender and apply for a deed in lieu of foreclosure in order to get rid of the property. However, the lender will offer you this option if you're delinquent on your mortgage payments or you can show proper financial hardship.