Loan Modifications Can Keep You in the House

05/09/2011 21:07

You knew this was coming as the economy began to slow down and your income began to shrink. Your bills continued to pile up and you had to let the mortgage slide. You have just E20-825 received a notice of default and know that your house is about to go into foreclosure. What can you do to stay in the house? It is a good idea to contact an attorney who has worked with foreclosures before and knows what your options are. They are experienced and know the ins and outs of working with the people in the banking industry.
There are several options that are available to you depending on your actual situation. For instance, if you have a good credit history, your bank may be willing to work with you on a refinancing of the home loan, possibly at a lower interest rate. A refinanced loan that results in lower monthly payments may be just what you need. However, if your credit is less than perfect E20-820 you may be guided by your lawyer to other options.
One option that has great success is loan modification. Loan modifications have been around for many years, although many people who do not work in the banking industry have never heard this term before. The basic concept is that the existing contract you have with the bank for your home loan will be modified to the satisfaction of both parties, in other words, both you and the lender. There are a number of parts of the agreement that can be modified that will make a difference to you, the homeowner. For instance, the payment can be changed - whether in amount or timeframe, or both. The interest rate may be changed - either singly or in conjunction with other things. The interest rate may be raised and the term of the loan lengthened to give you more time to make the payments, but the payments are also lowered. There is also the possibility that the lender will forgive a portion of the loan, thus lowering payments.
The nice thing E20-670 is that you don't need to be an expert on loan modifications in order to stay in your house. If you hire a knowledgeable attorney, he can guide you through the entire process and make sure that you are being taken care of properly. He will be able to advise you through your part of the process, and will be able to work with the legal counsel that the lender has hired. You won't have to feel out of your league dealing with the big boys.

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