How Long You Can Stay in a House Without Paying the Mortgage?

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How long you can stay in a house without paying the mortgage?
How long you can stay in a house without paying the mortgage?
I’ve never missed not a single payment, but because of terrible economy I cant can’t meet the deprivation of to pay it any longer….I just can’t.Except my lender cut the payment in half.What happen if I stop paying? Shall I let my lender know first? How it will effect my credit?
House is in Virginia,USA.

Can You Buy Down Points in a Refinance Situation?

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I currently have a Flexible Rate Mortgage(ARM). I anticipate getting a large refund back for tax refunds. Can you buy down points if you are trying to get a fixed rate loan. I have gotten behind on some bills and I want to know if It is best to pay off the bills and wait to refinance or try to buy down
points for a better fixed rate loan?

All excellent advice appreciated.
Eddie.