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Stop Foreclosure
Foreclosure is the legal proceeding in which a mortgage holder obtains a court-ordered termination of a mortgagor's equitable right of redemption. Equitable right of redemption is the right of a mortgagor, who has defaulted on the mortgage, to redeem the title to the property by paying off the entire mortgage prior to the foreclosure sale. Foreclosure usually occurs after the borrower has failed to make payments according to the terms of the mortgage or deed of trust. When the foreclosure process is complete:
- The lender can take possession of the property and sell it to pay off the mortgage costs.
- The borrower's credit score will be lowered by several hundred points.
- And the borrower will be disqualified for a new mortgage for at least 3 years.
We
can help you to avoid the foreclosure of your property.
Here are the alternatives to foreclosure:
- Loan Modification - Through
a negotiation between the lender and the borrower, the loan terms
are modified without refinancing. The rate and terms of your loan
are restructured to fit your current financial situation. If we are
able to qualify you, the lenders may allow you to add the delinquent
amount owned to the current principal balance owed. They may even
lower your rate and the monthly payment to help you avoid default
and get your credit status restored with them.
- Forbearance
Agreement - Under the right circumstances, we can help you work
out a repayment plan with your lender, allowing you to cure your delinquent
amount over a period of time, and reinstating your home loan with
a manageable monthly payment.
- Short Sale - Sometimes it is in the best interest of the homeowners to sell their
home; perhaps due to a change in income or lifestyle (newborns, marriages,
divorces, etc.) they can no longer afford their mortgage payment.
It is never easy to decide to sell under these circumstances. With
the current real estate market situation, if you have a little or
no equity you may end up with a loss on the actual sale of your home.
When you owe more than your home is worth, a short-sale occurs. Our
company will assist you, provided the lender agrees, in the sale of
your home under the right circumstances. The lender would agree to
any net proceeds as full payoff. An appraisal is required for a short
sale. I
am a certified short sale professional (CSP). I have completed special
training for this process.
- Deed in Lieu
of Foreclosure - Perhaps you can no longer afford your mortgage
payment, you cannot qualify for a loan modification, and neither foreclosure
nor short sale are an option for you. You might be able to voluntarily
give your property rights back to the investor. Normally your lender
will demand a walk-through inspection of your property before they
will accept a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure. Your credit history will
still be impacted negatively. However, in most cases this action is
viewed more positively by future creditors when compared to a foreclosure
or bankruptcy filing.
- Reinstatement
Plan - Your lender agrees to reinstate the original terms of your
loan once you are caught up.
- Repayment
Plan - Your lender will tack an extra amount onto each payment
for a set period of time.
- Loan Refinance - Refinancing may be an option if you have equity in your home and
a credit score of over 620.
- Pre-Foreclosure
Sale - You agree to sell your property before foreclosure takes
place. (Requires equity)
- Bankruptcy - Seek legal advice before choosing this option. I can refer you to legal counsel.